Woodward, Inc

SAP Finance Analyst

Woodward, Inc$105K — $155K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in SAP Record to Report processes
  • Strong understanding of financial accounting, including ledgers and fixed assets
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA global implementations and rollouts
  • Knowledge of government accounting standards like DCAA/DCMA, CAS
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to design and optimize business processes using modeling tools
  • Experience in managing change and leading training initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and document business requirements; evaluate solution options and define scope
  • Coordinate and execute system and integration testing; ensure systems meet business needs
  • Facilitate solution design and implementation with cross-functional teams
  • Act as a liaison between business and IT; manage stakeholder communications
  • Identify and resolve complex platform issues, provide support, and manage enhancements

Benefits

  • Standardized and compliant processes for career growth
  • Opportunity to work on a large-scale SAP transformation project
  • Involvement in both local and global SAP initiatives
  • Potential for professional development through stakeholder training
Full Job Description

A Level 3 SAP Record to Report Analyst supports end-to-end SAP finance processes across Record-to-Report, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, controlling, close, and financial reporting, while helping ensure standardized, compliant, and scalable processes across the enterprise. The role partners closely with global business and IT teams to support the design, configuration, testing, and rollout of SAP S/4HANA RTR capabilities aligned to a global template, including key integrations with upstream and downstream business processes. This analyst executes functional and integration testing, resolves defects, supports master data and process readiness, and assists with cutover and hypercare activities during go-lives. A strong emphasis is placed on enabling consistent finance processes, strengthening cross-functional integration, and supporting regional adoption during the global SAP transformation.

Travel Requirements:
This role currently supports a large, multiADyear, coADlocated project that requires travel approximatelyA0every other week, with frequency expected toA0increase or decrease at different phases of the project. Outside of this project, typical business travel is estimated atA05-10% annually.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Business Requirements Analysis: Independently elicit, analyze, and document business requirements; Evaluate enhancement vs. new solution options; Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope.

  • Documentation and Testing: Own documentation for assigned projects; Coordinate and execute system testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing to ensure the system meets business needs and traceability.

  • Solution Design and Implementation: Facilitate cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions; Configure platform modules to meet business requirements, including cross-module integration; Ensure alignment with organizational standards and promote reuse of existing capabilities.

  • Stakeholder Communication and Training: Act as a liaison between business and IT; Lead training sessions and manage stakeholder expectations.

  • System Development and Support: Identify and resolve complex platform-related issues, providing timely support to users; Manage enhancements and bug fixes; Collaborate with developers to ensure quality and adherence to standards; Own small-to-medium development efforts; Mentor other team members as needed.

Key Skills:

  • Working knowledge of all SAP Record to Report (Finance) processes, with specialization in Parallel Ledgers, Fixed Assets, Taxes, Foreign Currencies, AR, AP, GL, Treasury and capital projects and integration points with sourcing, sales & distribution and inventory highly preferred.

  • Experience with government accounting standards such as DCAA/DCMA, CAS, etc.

  • Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA global implementations or rollouts, including functional testing, defect resolution, and hypercare support across sites

  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Analyze complex problems and recommend solutions. Use data to support decisions; Advanced problem-solving skills to address complex system issues.

  • Business Process Modeling: Design and optimize business processes; Use modeling tools to support solution design; Ability to identify inefficiencies in platform-related processes and recommend improvements.

  • Change Management & Training: Lead training and change initiatives; Develop materials and measure adoption; Experience in managing change requests and implementing system changes.

  • Documentation & Traceability: Own documentation for projects; Ensure version control and audit readiness.

  • Project Coordination & Execution: Lead small projects or workstreams; Ensure timely delivery and attention to detail.

  • Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Independently gather, analyze, and validate requirements; Facilitate workshops and resolve requirement conflicts.

  • Solution Design Thinking: Translate requirements into functional designs. Evaluate solution options.

  • Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate meetings, manage expectations, and resolve conflicts.

  • Technical Acumen: Proficient in using and analyzing data within at least one enterprise system; Deep knowledge of specific platform modules and their integration points; Collaborate with technical teams to support integrations, configurations, and troubleshooting; Demonstrate continuous learning mindset, interest in technology trends, platform direction.

  • Testing & Quality Assurance: Lead testing efforts; Ensure traceability and quality standards.

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company92s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).A0A0 All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 92Green Card holder92), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

About Woodward, Inc

Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company's innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient equipment. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, and serves customers worldwide.
Learn more about Woodward, Inc
Size
7,200 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$228.5 million
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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