Business System Analysis Manager, FP&A (SAP)

NBCU has deployed SAP to run financial, logistics, and HR processes. SAP BPC is deployed to run the planning processes at an enterprise and division level. NBCU currently has 16 BPC solutions to support financial planning processes. NBCU is also on a Finance transformation journey that will result in most of the planning solutions moving to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).

As the Business System Analysis Manager , you will be the bridge between finance strategy and technical execution. You will lead the support and delivery of planning solutions within the FP&A Studios portfolio , ensuring our global users have the tools they need to drive the business forward. This role will be responsible for supporting other SAP Analytics Cloud solutions within the Studios Organization.

This role is considered a critical role in Enterprise Applications, and the job also requires working flexible hours to support accounting/planning users globally.

Responsibilities:

Applies unique or broad expertise to unearth and solve broad challenges. Decisions can have a substantial impact on the area of contribution

Solves complex problems; enhances and develops new methods, systems, and/or tools

Deliver solutions to solve business problems around financial planning, headcount planning, and operational planning (driver-based & allocations) using SAP BPC and SAP Analytics Cloud

Configure processes, develop reports, and templates for FP&A related activities

Proven capability to translate business processes to functional requirements to developers as needed

Review & participate in solution build and test activities on FP&A Systems implementations, rollouts, and upgrade projects; may be asked to step in to conduct project solution architect activities from time to time

Participate in the solution roadmap for FP&A systems projects

Collaborate with peers in the Technology team to apply best practices to integrate between technology solutions

Interacts with multiple cross-functional peers and teams to execute work agreements and plans, maintains relationships with internal/external customers and partners

Become the trusted voice of the Technology team with other IT groups in envisioning success

Become the trusted internal advisor for key business users

Assist in troubleshooting production support issues

Assist with other tasks as assigned

Enhance expertise for products relevant to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) business, by keeping abreast of literature, participating in web/seminars, industry and vendor (SAP or other) events as necessary

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business from an accredited institution or equivalent

8+ years of ERP FP&A systems (SAC, Anaplan, OneStream, etc) SAP BPC hands-on experience, leading up to Lead Architect level work in an IT capacity, implementing planning solutions of high complexity and large scale

This role requires prior hands-on experience in implementing BPC or other FP&A solutions as a technical/functional analyst with proven skills to develop templates, configuration of new environments/models, dimensions, logic, and computations

Demonstrated ability to learn new FP&A technologies

Skillful at translating complex technical requirements into "finance-speak" for executive stakeholders

Ability to gather & present business requirements into functional and technical specifications

Ability to guide technical development using specifications documentation

Ability to work and collaborate within a cross-functional matrix

Possess interpersonal skills to engage with all levels of business and IT

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to expand depth of knowledge

Adherence to project methodologies and change control processes

A strong understanding of FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and consolidated financial reporting

Familiarity with data modeling and ETL processes

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Willingness to work off business hours and weekends as needed in a demanding environment

Desired Characteristics:

Knowledge and experience of building models within SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and/or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)

Familiarity with SAP ERP for FICO, BW in a functional capacity (SAP BW4/HANA or SAP S4/HANA) or other ERP applications

Familiarity with SAP Business Data Cloud (Datasphere, Databricks)

Project time and cost estimation ability

Project management familiarity/experience (MS Project, project time, and estimation)

Experience with BI reporting tools: SAP BusinessObjects, SAP Analysis for Office (AOE), or other similar applications

Experience in Media Entertainment Accounting and/or core accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS)

Clear written & verbal communication

Passion and desire to make a difference, matched by ingenuity, dedication, and pragmatism

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid : This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contri…