Senior Business Analyst SAP FICO Integration

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• Min Experience: 4+ years
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
• JobType: full-time
• We are looking for an experienced
• Senior Business Analyst – SAP FICO Integration to bridge business requirements and technical integration solutions across SAP and non-SAP systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SAP FICO, OData-based API design, data integration, and finance business processes, along with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, developers, and solution architects.
• In this role, you will drive requirements analysis, define integration specifications, support end-to-end solution design, and ensure that integration initiatives align with business objectives, enterprise architecture standards, data security requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Key Responsibilities
• Lead the gathering, analysis, and documentation of business requirements, with a strong focus on system integrations and data exchange.
• Understand end-to-end finance processes and align SAP FICO solutions with the Global Finance Core Platform and broader business objectives.
• Design and document API interfaces, particularly using OData protocols, to enable seamless communication between SAP and external applications.
• Define project scope, develop functional specifications, and translate business requirements into clear integration requirements.
• Prepare SDLC-compliant system design documents, ensuring traceability, maintainability, and adherence to architecture standards.
• Apply knowledge of integration patterns, middleware technologies, reusable components, and SAP/non-SAP integration landscapes.
• Collaborate with developers, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to design and implement effective integration solutions.
• Document new and modified integration interfaces, data flows, and system changes.
• Support application testing, implementation, user training, and post-implementation activities.
• Conduct quality reviews of deliverables associated with projects and change requests.
• Provide expert consultancy to Finance teams on SAP FICO capabilities and integration solutions.
• Ensure data security, compliance, data integrity, and customer-centricity are incorporated into solution designs.
• Manage day-to-day work prioritization in collaboration with business stakeholders across multiple workstreams.
• Mentor junior business analysts and contribute to knowledge sharing, capability development, and team effectiveness.
• Perform business process modelling and re-engineering to identify inefficiencies and optimize process flows.
• Analyse cross-functional requirements and contribute to end-to-end solution design across interconnected business processes.
• Partner with business stakeholders to develop business cases, evaluate solution options, and recommend appropriate approaches.
• Constructively challenge and influence senior stakeholders to establish clarity, resolve issues, and drive informed decisions.

Must-Have Skills

• SAP FICO:
• Strong understanding of SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling processes and their implementation in enterprise environments.
• OData:
• Hands-on experience designing OData-based APIs and interfaces for SAP and external systems.
• SAP S/4HANA:
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and its finance capabilities.
• Business Analysis:
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, functional specification development, process modelling, and stakeholder management.
• Integration Design:
• Practical experience with SAP/non-SAP interfaces, API development, ETL flows, and data integration.
• Analytical Thinking:
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to convert complex business needs into structured functional solutions.
• Communication:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage business and technical stakeholders effectively.

Good-to-Have Skills

• SAP ECC 6.0:
• Experience working with SAP ECC 6.0 and its finance modules.
• SAP S/4HANA:
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA finance architecture, processes, and integration capabilities.
• SAP Cloud Integration:
• Exposure to SAP Cloud Integration and cloud-based integration platforms.
• REST APIs:
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration technologies.
• Middleware and Orchestration:
• Familiarity with process integration, orchestration architecture, and reusable integration components.
• Data Integration:
• Knowledge of ETL processes, data exchange patterns, and integration between SAP and non-SAP applications.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Approximately 3–6 years of experience in business analysis, with the ability to independently manage requirements and deliverables.
• Around 4–5 years of hands-on experience with SAP FICO, interface and integration design, and API development.
• Demonstrated experience in OData-based API design, ETL flows, and data integration.
• Strong understanding of finance business processes and their technical implementation within SAP.
• Experience working with SAP integration landscapes, middleware, and cloud-based integration platforms.
• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• BAEP certification or an equivalent business analysis qualification is desirable.
• Familiarity with a broad range of business analysis, requirements engineering, and modelling techniques.

Key Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and influence senior stakeholders constructively.
• Comfort working in ambiguous environments and shaping solutions from early project stages.
• Excellent multitasking, prioritization, and coordination skills across multiple workstreams.
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on shared outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Active listening and the ability to ask insightful questions to uncover underlying business needs.
• Attention to detail, sound business acumen, and a structured approach to problem-solving.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate combines strong SAP FICO expertise with business analysis and integration design capabilities. They can independently understand complex finance requirements, design robust SAP/non-SAP integration solutions, communicate effectively with technical and business teams, and ensure that solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise architecture and business goals.