FICO Business Analyst

This is a Hybrid role based in our current Citywest HQ office- might involve travel to our various facilities depending on projects and requirements.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Represent / deliver SAP FI/CO expertise in any of the Uniphar Group technology initiatives / projects, e.g. S/4HANA implementation.

• Actively participate in Workshops
• Definition of / the review of Requirements and WRICEFs.
• Create / contribute to / review of the Functional and Technical Design documents.
• Contribute to / review of Configuration Rationale documents.
• Participate in / Delivery of / Validation of sprint demos.
• Identification of / support the definition of end to end test scenarios.
• Participate in System integration testing.
• Participate in / support delivery of Functional acceptance testing.
• Support Data Migration activities as it pertains to SAP FI/CO deliverables.

Provide Business As Usual support as required.

Liaise with other Application Specialists in case of cross application processes.

Liaise with software implementation partners, software vendors, third party specialists, third party support, technical specialists, application support and business key users.

There may be an aspect of foreign travel associated with the role.

Competencies that'd make you be successful in this position

• Team player.
• Results orientated.
• Conceptual thinker with analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to translate functional requirements into technical specifications.
• Strong communicator with effective written and verbal skills

Qualification, experience & skills required

• More than 5 years of experience with SAP FICO – design, implementation, roll-outs, support
• Deep knowledge of SAP FICO functionalities, preferably in logistics companies: Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, New GL and document splitting, Bank accounting, Asset accounting, Tax, Controlling – CCA, PCA, Internal orders, COPA.

• Expertise in configuration and implementation of SAP Finance & Controlling
• Demonstrated ability to lead stakeholder engagements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others, and establishes understanding for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Certification in SAP S/4HANA Finance & Controlling preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies and new functionalities.
• Willingness to learn on the job and work on functionality outside of SAP FI/CO.

Nice to have

• Expertise in Fiori Apps
• Prior experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations on private cloud or hyperscalers.
• Flexibility to travel to support project initiatives.
• Knowledge of integration with SD, MM, EWM, Vistex, VIM

Company Background

The Uniphar Group is a leading service provider within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector headquartered in Ireland. We have grown significantly in recent years, both organically and through acquisitions. We now employ close to 2,000 people at 15 office locations and depots in Ireland, the UK and the Netherlands and intend to expand further into mainland Europe.

Operating a strong service-based culture and working closely with our partners, we provide an innovative range of services and integrated solutions based on our core capabilities. These services include product distribution, outsourcing and resourcing, multichannel account management, data analytics, market access and patient management solutions into the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors. The business is divided into three trading divisions: Supply Chain & Retail Services, Product Access Services and Commercial and Clinical Services.

• Supply Chain Services provides both pre-wholesale and wholesale distribution of pharmaceutical, healthcare and animal health products to pharmacies, hospitals and veterinary surgeons in Ireland. The business supports a diverse customer base through the provision of strong service levels coupled with innovative commercial initiatives. In addition, the business provides services and supports that help independent community pharmacy to compete more effectively in an increasing difficult environment and runs a network of Uniphar-owned pharmacies under the Life and Allcare brands.
• Our Product Access Services businesses support healthcare professionals and their patients to access unlicensed or otherwise difficult to