Principal Business Systems Analyst, SAP Finance (Remote)

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Principal Business Systems Analyst at MKS, you will have deep knowledge of SAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, strong functional and technical understanding, and proven experience in end-to-end implementations, rollouts, and support projects. Basic understanding of SAP Project System (PS) is also required, as cross-functional collaboration with PS-related processes is expected in this role.

This position is Remote

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP FICO solutions across global and regional projects.
• Execute configuration and support activities across SAP FI components, including: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Configuration, Payment File Setup, Bank Communication Protocols (e.g., EBICS, SWIFT), Treasury, Tax, and Audit Processes.
• Execute SAP CO configuration and support in: Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Cost Planning & Controlling, COPA
• Ensure proper integration and provide support for finance-related aspects of SAP Project System (PS), particularly in cost flow and settlement processes.
• Work closely with business stakeholders and Business Relationship Managers to gather requirements and align SAP solutions with business goals.
• Manage a large backlog of SAP FICO enhancements, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Support and integrate with third-party applications including Kofax, Coupa, HFM, tax engines, and middleware platforms.
• Oversee and contribute to SAP-related projects from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment with timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with IT teams and business users for testing, documentation, and user training.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems or other 4-year degree focusing on information technology.
• 7+ yrs relevant work experience
• Strong expertise in SAP FICO best practices and configuration.
• Basic understanding of SAP Project System (PS) with a focus on financial integration and cost settlement.
• Solid understanding of SAP cross-module integration (MM, SD, PP, PS etc).
• Experience preparing detailed functional specifications, test scripts, and training documentation.
• Proficient in data migration using LSMW, and comfortable analyzing SAP data using Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with ABAP concepts and the ability to work effectively with technical teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates in a professional office environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

In addition to the above responsibilities, the following are considered material job duties of the position:

• Ability to take and follow directions and instructions.
• Ability to interact with other employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, or the public, in a safe, professional, and respectful manner.
• Access to sensitive and confidential business systems and software, personally identifying information, the company’s financial information, and/or the ability to maintain physical security and safety.
• Because this position involves the above material job duties, trustworthiness, reliability, and good judgment also are material job duties.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $145k - $155k per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wi