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National Grid Principal Analyst, SAP Finance in Waltham, Massachusetts
About us
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a SAP Finance Principal Analyst, and find your superpower. We need you! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aXvnvdoZHI)
We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Principal Analyst for our SAP S4 transformation program . This position can be located in Waltham, MA or Brooklyn, NY (candidates may also reside in either Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Maine). If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our IT & Digital organization, we want to hear from you!
What you'll do
As a Record to Report Principal Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in our large-scale SAP ECC to S4 transformation program. Key responsibilities include the following:
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements related to SAP Finance processes and functionalities.
Provide strategic guidance and oversee the translation of business requirements into functional specifications, ensuring alignment with SAP Finance best practices and standards.
Drive the configuration and customization of SAP Finance modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, and Financial Reporting, to meet business needs.
Manage system testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of the solution.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and technical consultants, to integrate core Finance with other modules and external systems.
Mentor and provide guidance to team members, ensuring their professional development and growth.
Investigate and resolve complex issues and incidents, working closely with business users and technical teams.
Stay updated with the latest SAP Finance trends, features, and industry best practices, and provide recommendations for process improvements and system enhancements.
Participate in project planning, estimation, and implementation activities, ensuring successful delivery within budget and timeline.
Ensure compliance with governance, security, controls and data integrity standards, and drive continuous improvement in processes and methodologies.
Contribute to the documentation of technical specifications, user manuals, and training materials related to SAP Finance solutions.
About you
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or in a related field
Extensive experience in SAP Finance modules, including configuration, customization, and integration aspects.
Proven leadership experience in leading a team of functional analysts.
Strong expertise in gathering and analyzing business requirements and translating them into functional specifications.
In-depth understanding of financial accounting principles and processes.
Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Finance and SAP ECC.
Ability to drive strategic initiatives and lead change management efforts.
Experience with system testing and user acceptance testing.
Knowledge of SAP implementation methodologies and project lifecycle.
More Information
Are you the right fit for this exciting role? You want to learn more about the position and National Grid's ambitious Digital Transformation? Then let's chat!
Rewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning . Review our digital benefit guide at negbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions.
Our organization follows a hybrid work structure in our service territory (NY & MA and adjacent states) where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. We work with our employees to foster a flexible work schedule.
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Salary
Dowstate NY $162,000 - $190,000 a year
Massachusetts $150,000 - $177,000 a year
Salary is commensurate with experience and location
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.