Job Description :
Responsibilities
Implement solutions to solve business problems in the area of financial planning and operational planning using SAP BPC HANA/NW.
Configure processes in SAP BPC using EPM skills, BADI, script logic, and computations.
Review & participate in solution build and test activities on BPC implementations, rollouts, upgrade projects; may be asked to step in to conduct project management activities from time to time
Participate, support and advise on solution roadmap for BPC projects
Collaborate with peers in the Technology team to apply best practices to integrate with SAP applications (ERP, BW, BO, and BPC)
Assist, and lead when needed, to troubleshooting production support issues related to EPM / BPC
Enhance expertise in the area of SAP products relevant to Enterprise Performance Management, by keeping abreast of the literature, participating in webi/seminars, industry and SAP events as necessary
Collaborate with technical teams to provide input on technical solutions and support end to end solution delivery
Build effective relationships within a matrixed organization with other IT teams, Controllership & Film Finance contacts within Business Units to support change request solution design & testing
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business from an accredited institution or equivalent
5+ years of progressive Outlooksoft/SAP BPC MS and/or BPC Netweaver hands-on experience leading up to senior administrator level work in an IT capacity developing planning solution of high complexity and large scale
This role requires prior hands-on experience in implementing BPC as a technical/functional analyst with EPM skills to develop templates, the configuration of new environments/models, dimensions, script logic and computations using BPC skills.
BADI skill is required. Must have enough experience to work on BADI’s independently.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess interpersonal skills to engage and collaborate in a team environment
Self-starter to work on multiple projects simultaneously with a keen desire to learn and expand the depth of knowledge
Adherence to IT/SAP project methodologies, and change control processes
Familiarity and comfort in working with a variety of support models with onsite & offshore resources
Willingness to work off business hours and weekends as required for production support when issues arise
Proven experience completing assigned tasks on multiple projects with tight deadlines successfully
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills able to identify flexible and forward-thinking IT solutions
Excellent written and oral communications – ability to communicate to all levels of the organization, both business and IT
Strong understanding of IT project management SDLC processes and methodologies, such as Waterfall, Agile Scrum and associated best practices
Desired Characteristics
Experience with Media/Entertainment
Prior experience supporting financial based ERP applications
BPC EPM 10.1 HANA or Netweaver experience
Migration experience from MS to NW platform for BPC
Familiarity with SAP ERP for FICO, BW in a functional capacity
Project time and cost estimation ability
SQL server knowledge
.NET understanding
ABAP knowledge
Experience with studio-based accounting practices
A passionate learner and follower of industry and technical trends
Experience with HANA Views