Solution Analyst SAP FICO

JOB TITLE: SOLUTION ANALYST SAP FICO

WORK LOCATION: HALLE, BELGIUM

LANGUAGES: DUTCH

MODE OF WORK: FULL TIME AND HYBRID (2-3 DAYS ONSITE PER WEEK)

CONTRACT DURATION: ASAP - LONG TERM+ POSSIBLE OF EXTENSION

JOB DESCRIPTION:

You will be involved in both run and build activities, with a strong focus on stable operations, sustainable solutions and continuous improvement.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze incidents and recurring issues, identify root causes and deliver both short-term workarounds and sustainable long-term solutions.
• Analyze and document business, functional and non-functional requirements, including fit/gap analyses between current processes and the target operating model.
• Translate business requirements into SAP FICO solution designs and functional specifications, hand these over to developers where needed and ensure end-to-end follow-up.
• Configure and optimize SAP FI and CO solutions within an S/4HANA environment, in line with agreed architecture, controls and business processes.
• Assess and manage integrations between FI/CO and related domains, particularly MM Invoice Verification, and other relevant SAP or non-SAP components.
• Define test scenarios, prepare test documentation and execute functional and integration testing.
• Support key users during user acceptance testing, deployment and post-go-live stabilization.
• Prepare end-user and key-user documentation, training materials and knowledge-transfer sessions.
• Build functional knowledge within the SAP Service Center and support colleagues and key users through documentation, coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Perform daily checks and monitoring activities and contribute to the operational reliability of the SAP finance landscape.

Expected Deliverables

• Documented root-cause analyses and solutions for end-user incidents and recurring issues.
• Fit/gap analyses, solution designs and functional specifications for SAP FICO changes.
• SAP FI/CO configuration and documented configuration decisions.
• Test scenarios, test scripts, test evidence and defect follow-up.
• User documentation, training materials and knowledge-transfer sessions.
• Implementation and hypercare support for delivered solutions.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Essential experience and knowledge
• Strong functional expertise in SAP FI and CO within an SAP S/4HANA environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP FI/CO configuration and with translating business requirements into workable SAP solutions.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end finance and controlling processes and the integration between FI and CO.
• Experience with SAP Invoice Verification (MM-IV) and its integration with FI/CO.
• Experience in functional analysis, fit/gap analysis, functional specifications, testing and implementation support.
• Ability to work independently across both operational support and project/change activities.

Relevant complementary knowledge

• Experience with SAP FI-CA is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of integrations with adjacent SAP modules and external applications is an asset.
• Experience with S/4HANA transformation or migration initiatives is an asset.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distinguish symptoms from root causes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders, key users, developers and other IT specialists.
• Structured documentation and follow-up, with attention to quality, controls and maintainability.
• Pragmatic and service-oriented approach, combined with the ability to challenge requirements where appropriate.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and strengthen the internal team.