Location: Herndon, VA (Hybrid) | Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid) | High Point, NC (Hybrid)
Compensation: $125,000 – $140,000 Base
A well-established, growth-oriented organization in the food and process manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced SAP Configuration Analyst to support and optimize its enterprise SAP S/4HANA environment.
This role will play a key part in leading configuration, design, enhancement, and support activities across Finance and Controlling (FI/CO), ensuring business alignment, operational stability, and continuous improvement of SAP functionality.
This is a high-impact role within a collaborative IT and business transformation team.
The SAP Configuration Analyst will:
Lead SAP configuration and functional analysis activities across strategic initiatives
Support ongoing S/4HANA implementation and optimization efforts
Design, develop, and enhance system functionality aligned with business goals
Ensure system stability, compliance with IT controls, and uninterrupted operations
Partner closely with Finance, Operations, and cross-functional business stakeholders
Lead solution design and system configuration within SAP FI/CO
Manage activities across project lifecycle phases (Define, Design, Develop, Implement, Support)
Develop functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams on enhancements (interfaces, reports, conversions, forms, user exits)
Ensure proper integration across FI, CO, PP, MM, and SD modules
Facilitate process improvements through enhanced SAP functionality
Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression testing plans
Support issue resolution and end-user knowledge transfer
Maintain system configuration documentation and user access controls
Support compliance with IT governance and internal controls
Participate in broader SAP initiatives including Finance, Controlling, and integration with logistics modules
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business (Finance concentration), or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of IT experience, including:
6+ years of hands-on SAP FI/CO functional configuration
Experience supporting SAP ECC 6.0 and S/4HANA environments
Strong knowledge of integration and financial value flow between:
FI / CO / MM / PP / SD
Experience with full-cycle SAP implementations
Experience with BAPI, IDOC, BDC, LSMW, and related interface methods
Working knowledge of SAP security and access controls
Strong experience in:
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
New General Ledger
Cost Center Accounting
Fixed Assets
Internal Orders
Bank Accounting
Product Costing
Material Ledger
Basic COPA
SAP Fiori for accounting processes
SAP Certification (FI and/or CO; S/4HANA preferred)
Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud and/or Signavio
Exposure to SD, MM, PP, EWM, or QM modules
Experience with ALE / EDI / IDOC
Project management experience or certification
Experience in process manufacturing, consumer products, or food production environments
Plant accounting and product costing experience
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Accountability and ownership mindset
Customer-focused approach (internal and external)
Proactive problem-solving ability
Collaborative team orientation
Continuous improvement mindset
Hybrid work model (onsite presence required in designated location).
Standard office environment with routine computer-based work.
This is a confidential search. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for further discussion.