SAP Business Analyst

We at Viterra are excited to announce an opening for a SAP Business Analyst who will take responsibility for the overall SAP business processes and contributing to the continuous improvement of the architecture function.

This role sits alongside the SAP Solution Architect and looks at the overall business from a process angle. They are responsible for the strategic target operating model that SAP operates within and, when improvements are available/suggested, consider the business processes to reflect the new ways of working. They understand the operational aspects of the business and the processes both inside and outside SAP. They liaise with senior managers, capturing the new innovative ideas and suggestions from within the business functions, bringing them back to the team as requirements to build upon and validate. They control the expectations of the business and help work with them to define/redesign working practices for the new improvements.

• Take responsibility of the overall SAP business processes and contributing to the continuous improvement of the architecture function.
• Use best practices, you will establish business processes within the best practices for daily use within operations that are simple and have scalability, maintainability, and resiliency.
• Facilitate the design of the overall SAP global template including evaluation of business needs and which technology solutions meet those needs, developing integration plans to deliver the target business process, and establishing standards and sustainability plans for the design.
• Focus on business drivers and system functionality to influence stakeholders while providing architecture and delivery of the full ERP and business system vision.
• Work side-by-side with functional SAP consultants and the business, leveraging, and learning best practices in client service, issue synthesis and problem resolution. The scope of your work will include the transactional core, analytics hubs, and reporting and visualization layers.
• Responsible for functional quality assurance on projects and change management.
• Join the Design Authority and provide input to the enterprise architects.

Dimensions

• Directly responsible for: global business processes within SAP solution (FICO, FSCM, PI, GRC, Solman, BW modules all on S4 HANA)
• Accountable for: Optimizing the Viterra SAP business processes.
• Stand by and overtime allowance is applicable.

• Designing, advising, and presenting (target) architectures and roadmaps, and architectural guidance and validations.
• Making complex analyses and connections between business input and the multi-year strategy
• Knows how to share complex ideas very clearly in words and writing in English, chooses the right tone, is expressive, responds well to others and can resolve misunderstandings.
• Feels comfortable in a demanding, analytical role and is required to maintain contact with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Continuing to organize time effectively, prioritize and achieve when under time pressure in the face of setbacks, resistance or when multiple people simultaneously ask for contribution. Does not wait for something to happen, is alert to opportunities to contribute appropriately without being told.
• Responsibility, accuracy, and reliability are key factors to success in this role.
• Drive to gather, document, and share knowledge.
• Combine an eye for detail with a holistic view on the application and related domains.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in English.
• Working together to achieve more and communicate together.
• Service orientated to the business (and act responsible).
• Willing and motivated to solve the issue to serve the “client”.

Relationships

• Key relationships: Viterra IT teams, Project teams, External vendors
• Key customers: End-users, Key users, Business process owners, Senior Management.

• A challenging position in our Global IT department within a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network;
• A competitive salary;
• An additional full month’s salary each year as an annual holiday allowance;
• Exciting opportunities to progress your career within our international network;
• A professional and stimulating environment in which enthusiastic and driven colleagues work together in a practical and informal way;
• An annual bonus scheme, based on company results and your performance;
• A flexible and attractive pension scheme, fully funded by Viterra; 27 days of annual leave, including Good Friday and one flexible day during the Christmas and New Year period;
• Access to a range of free and exclusive classes to improve your physical and mental wellbeing as part of Viterra’s Vitality programme;
• Tailored learning & development opportunities;
• Yearly organisation wide cultural and sport activities, such as: The Harbour Run, football tournaments, and teambuilding activities;
• A modern, open and inspiring office in the centre of Rotterdam, next to the Markthal and Blaak station;
• Complimentary daily lunch service from our Viterra restaurant;
• Options for flexible working, in accordance with our working from home policy;
• Business laptop;
• Reimbursement of travel to work (via public transport).

A reference check and integrity screening by a third party are part of our procedure.

Our world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable and quality-controlled agricultural products. With our talented people, decades of experience and diverse capabilities, we offer innovative solutions to open pathways and create value for customers through our supply chains. As a responsible long-term business, we will continue to invest in and develop our network, allowing us to meet the needs of a growing world.

What do we stand for?

At Viterra we welcome all suitable applicants with equal enthusiasm. We believe that our differences can contribute to the best possible results. With our worldwide talented people, we value diversity and work inclusively to bring together many minds, many talents and many perspectives. We offer an inclusive and diverse work environment where you are equally paid and receive fair and equal opportunities to reach senior roles within Viterra.

Together, we are stronger and achieve more.

Who are we looking for?

• University degree in Information Technology or similar.
• Minimum of five to ten years hands on experience in the requirements gathering / fit-gap, design / blueprinting within SAP transformation programs with SAP modules FICO, FSMC (preferably in S4 HANA, SD/MM is a pre).
• Excellent understanding of accounting, controlling and finance processes and able to translate this into SAP solutions. SOX knowledge is a pre.
• Deep knowledge of SAP software products and in particular S/4 HANA (on-premises), and other key SAP solution like e.g. Concur, SAP HANA, SAP Business Warehouse, PI, and their functional needs)
• Subject matter expertise in multiple accounting & treasury business and translating business requirements in best practices SAP processes.
• Proven track record of applying expertise to deliver business impact and influencing executives to set strategic directions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with the ability to develop creative and efficient solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of an organization and to work both independently and in various team settings.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage client expectations effectively.
• Understanding of architectural applications (such as ARIS