SAP Sr FICO Analyst

SAP Sr FICO Analyst

Non-Union Position

Applications Support Group 2;
Portland, Oregon (US-OR)

Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.

Regular FT

Posting # 5141

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SAP Senior FICO Analyst to join our Enterprise Applications team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the organization’s accounting, consolidations, and treasury functions. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP FICO modules and the ability to collaborate with various departments to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of financial systems.

Additionally, this role will support some of the latest SAP offerings, including a multi-company, centralized deployment of S/4 Hana, SAP Analytics Cloud and Group Reporting.

• Provide expert level support for SAP FICO modules, including configuration, troubleshooting, and enhancements.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to understand their requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions.
• Act as a strategic partner with key business resources to help shape the use, continued maturity and further investments made in the solutions deployed ensuring the organization can achieve the maximum functional value and business capabilities.
• Perform system analysis, design, and testing to ensure the integrity and reliability of financial data.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Work closely with IT and business teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations.
• Participate in project planning, execution, and post-implementation support for SAP-related initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls related to financial systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with SAP FICO modules.
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, financial consolidations, cash and treasury management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Senior level experience in supporting, configuring, extending and operating SAP FICO either on S/4 Hana or ECC. Proficiency in the following applications is highly recommended: SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning), SAP Group Reporting, Open Text Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), SAP Treasury, Power Plan Asset Accounting, SAP RE/FX, SAP Project Systems (PS).
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Participation in at least one end-to-end SAP Finance/FICO implementation. Acting as a workstream lead or in a lead capacity is preferred.
• SAP certification in FICO is a plus.

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

• Up to 23 Vacation Days
• 80 Hours of Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network and many other Employee Resource Groups
• 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room

• Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock…