SAP Core Finance Functional Lead (Business Analyst IV)

Serves as the SAP Core Financials Functional lead on the FOCUS Business Support Group (FBSG) in the department. Manages a team of business analysts and works with various business process owners to maintain the functional aspects of the SAP system. Responsible for conducting business process redesign and ensuring system functionality.

Leads the day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and overall activities of the Core Financials functional team, serving as the subject matter expert and the main liaison for the financial modules in SAP including FI-CO, GL, AA, AP, AR, FM, GM, PS and TR. Acts as the lead coordinator, primary contact and representative from the FBSG during discussions with the county management, Fairfax County Public Schools, other business process owners and the Department of Information Technology. Holds a primary role in the change management process for the SAP system by leading the development of new functionality, and/or enhancement of existing functionality, as well as troubleshooting and resolving incidents/problems with current functional configuration. Maintains a comprehensive understanding of countywide procedures and policies and requirements related to processing in SAP system, including financial processing, security policies and procedures, reporting, state and federal financial policies, procedures and guidelines, internal and external auditing and controls, organizational structure, and other county business processes that are impacted by the SAP enterprise resource planning system. Responsible for the life cycle process for new development activities related to all current and future SAP modules. Serves as a core member of the overall FBSG leadership team and is a designated back-up for the FBSG division directors as needed.

NOTE: Fairfax County's current telework policy allows employees to telework up to 60% of the weekly working schedule. For this position, that generally equates to a maximum of 3 days a week of remote work and at least 2 days a week in the office at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax, VA.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
Provides direction to align technology with organization's strategy, priorities, and business needs;
Serves as lead system administrator for multiple complex interdepartmental systems in multiple environments on a variety of platforms;
Develops the processes and policies to ensure compliance with federal and state systems and regulations;
Serves as agency's point of contact to coordinate and funnel agency's needs and requests through Human Services' centralized IT Strategic Planning Group;
Oversees the evaluation and redesign of business processes to enhance business functionality and efficiency and to facilitate large-scale change;
Leads efforts to seek ways of applying new and existing technology to business processes, providing expertise on technical trends and external practices;
Manages the business process activities for the systems development life cycle for new and/or existing complex systems;
Manages the development, implementation, interoperability, quality assurance, and security of systems;
Identifies and maintains key performance measures for business processes associated with technical systems;
Manages workgroups that perform documentation of system requirements and specifications detailing user needs to be utilized by system technical support members;
Manages staff performing the functional testing process during solution implementation to ensure that they function correctly to serve user needs without compromising other system functions;
Determines appropriate system life cycle techniques and methods for implementation;
Supervises the delivery of training classes to user groups;
Evaluates, prioritizes, and educates others on the technical implications of requested changes and improvements on systems;
Coordinates multi-system solutions to clarify interdependencies so that systems interface seamlessly with each other;
Communicates with other IT functional areas to apprise them of project status, inform senior management of progress, and keep DIT's technology and service managers aware of user issues needing resolution;
Stays abreast of technology changes.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Advanced knowledge of methods, metrics, tools, and techniques of business process reengineering;
Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods and tools for conducting performance assessments of IT systems, change management theories, and their application in a business environment;
Advanced knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation and tools for analyzing and developing test and evaluation procedures;
Advanced knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of information technology assessment;
Considerable knowledge of interdepartmental and/or countywide processes, procedures, and requirements;
Considerable knowledge of the capabilities of information technology software, hardware, and network communication technology;
Considerable knowledge of the capabilities of various computer platforms functioning in centralized, distributed, client server, and stand-alone environments;
Considerable knowledge of effective processes, methods, techniques to analyze and evaluate business operations;
Considerable knowledge of effective project management methods, practices and techniques;
Knowledge of effective supervisory methods, practices, and techniques;
Ability to manage/administer multiple computer systems in a diverse computing environment;
Ability to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis requires a comprehensive understanding of hardware/ software systems solutions;
Ability to manage both small and large long and short-term projects under project timeline and resources;
Ability to write computer program operating instructions;
Ability to write effectively, including technical writing;
Strong analytical and conceptual skills with a demonstrated track record in new concept development for various projects and complex technical plans;
Ability to understand how IT affects an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business processes;
Ability to work cooperatively with technical staff and end users and establish and maintain relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Bachelor's degree in computer information systems, business administration, or related field; plus five years of experience in information systems and process redesign, managing and implementing all phases of the systems development life cycle, including at least one year of supervisory experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience leading multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations and S/4HANA transformation projects, with strong proficiency in end to end solution design and execution.
• Experience with configuration, implementation and support within SAP Financials.
• Experience in public sector financial, budgeting, and/or accounting business areas.
• Direct project management and/or supervisory experience, analyzing business processes and requirements and coordinating the development of system enhancements to support business process redesign.
• Strong hands-on experience across SAP Financial modules, with particular emphasis on Funds Management (FM) and Grants Management (GM), as well as FI/CO, General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Systems, and Treasury.
• Experience in data migration, cross module integration, interface design, and coordination of SAP system upgrades or enhancement projects.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting processes, and public sector accounting principles and regulations.
• Ability to bridge technical and business perspectives, with experience coordinating multi agency or cross departmental initiatives.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams, manage stakeholders, gather requirements, facilitate workshops with business partners and maintain effective relationships with end users.
• Leadership abilities in functional system administration and business process support and redesign.