Lead Business System Analyst

Apply now » Title: Lead Business System Analyst Job Req ID: 18377 Description: Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization. Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP Central Finance Specialist to join the Digital Finance Transformation Division within the Digital Finance Department. Your primary role, is to play a pivotal part in driving our digital finance transformation initiatives and implementing cutting-edge solutions for Saudi Aramco. The Digital Finance Department (DFD) is responsible for coordinating, developing, and managing information systems used in financial accounting, financial planning and forecasting, performance management, treasury, and the full suite of digital solutions for the Finance service line. Our team comprises multidisciplinary professionals with strong functional experience in financial applications and robust IT technical backgrounds. The Digital Finance Transformation Division (DFTD) provides program management services for the design, development, testing, and rollout of group finance solutions. Duties and Responsibilities: You will be required to perform the following: Partner with business stakeholders to scope, design, develop, test, and roll out group financial solutions using SAP Central Finance, Group Reporting, performance management, and related business and analytical solutions. Assess SAP Central Finance and Reporting requirements, including financial system landscape assessments, and drive implementation activities. Provide solution architecture expertise and guidance to facilitate the design and implementation of crucial data mappings, process harmonization, and configuration of CFIN and Group Reporting functionality. Provide expertise and support for the design and oversight of Finance master data objects through the implementation of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Coordinate the CFIN data migration strategy with data replication and data reconciliation using Application Interface Framework (AIF) and relevant analysis tools. Coordinate with affiliate organizations to ensure infrastructure readiness, address integration requirements, troubleshoot issues, and enable data exchange within the group ecosystem. Provide expertise and support for the design and implementation of performance reporting and financial analytics, specifically, to drive Actual/Plan/Forecast alignment. Analyze and resolve complex system issues, collaborating with the IT team for technical escalation when needed. Communicate concepts, artifacts, and findings effectively to technical and business audience. Document processes and maintain user guides for efficient knowledge transfer within the team. Design comprehensive reports and consolidated financial statements according to IFRS standards or GAAP, if required. Participate in system upgrades, providing expertise and ensuring smooth transitions. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting solutions to ensure smooth transaction processing, data accuracy, and continuous improvements. Obtain necessary technology certifications to stay current with industry trends and best practices. Minimum Requirements As the successful candidate, you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized and approved program. Possession of an advanced business degree, such as an MBA, and/or relevant professional financial certifications (e.g., CMA, CFA, CPA) is preferred, but not required. Any attained professional SAP certifications, such as SAP Certified Consultant in Financial Applications, SAP Central Finance, SAP Group Reporting, and related areas, are highly valuable and will strengthen your application. You will have up to ten years of experience in the implementation of SAP-based financial solutions, with at least four years of specific experience in solutions related to SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting. Additi

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized and approved program. An advanced business degree (e.g., MBA) and/or relevant professional financial certifications (e.g., CMA, CFA, CPA) are preferred but not required. Professional SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Consultant in Financial Applications, SAP Central Finance, SAP Group Reporting, and related areas) are highly valuable. Up to ten years of experience in the implementation of SAP-based financial solutions, with at least four years of specific experience in SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting.

Partner with business stakeholders to scope, design, develop, test, and roll out group financial solutions using SAP Central Finance, Group Reporting, performance management, and related business and analytical solutions. Assess SAP Central Finance and Reporting requirements, including financial system landscape assessments, and drive implementation activities. Provide solution architecture expertise and guidance to facilitate the design and implementation of data mappings, process harmonization, and configuration of CFIN and Group Reporting functionality. Provide expertise and support for the design and oversight of Finance master data objects through the implementation of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Coordinate the CFIN data migration strategy with data replication and data reconciliation using Application Interface Framework (AIF) and relevant analysis tools. Coordinate with affiliate organizations to ensure infrastructure readiness, address integration requirements, troubleshoot issues, and enable data exchange within the group ecosystem. Provide expertise and support for the design and implementation of performance reporting and financial analytics, specifically to drive Actual/Plan/Forecast alignment. Analyze and resolve complex system issues, collaborating with the IT team for technical escalation when needed. Communicate concepts, artifacts, and findings effectively to technical and business audiences. Document processes and maintain user guides for efficient knowledge transfer within the team. Design comprehensive reports and consolidated financial statements according to IFRS standards or GAAP, if required. Participate in system upgrades, providing expertise and ensuring smooth transitions. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting solutions to ensure smooth transaction processing, data accuracy, and continuous improvements. Obtain necessary technology certifications to stay current with industry trends and best practices.