What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Business Analyst – SAP Finance position at Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.?
Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow. Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. To learn more about Topcon career opportunities go to www.topconcareers.com. Summary This is a hybrid role and Topcon will only consider candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area or candidates that are willing to relocate to the San Franciso Bay Area. Senior Business Analyst – SAP Finance Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst – SAP Finance to join our Business Applications team. This role will serve as a key liaison between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, providing expertise in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) while ensuring seamless integration with other SAP modules and non-SAP Finance applications. The Senior Business Analyst will play a critical role in process optimization, system enhancements, project delivery, and driving digital finance transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities SAP Finance Expertise Configure, support, and optimize SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, AA, Bank Accounting) and CO (CCA, PCA, Internal Orders, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis). Lead requirements gathering, functional design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP FICO solutions. Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide long-term solutions aligned with best practices. Integration and Cross-Module Collaboration Ensure seamless integration of FICO with other SAP modules (MM, SD, PP, etc.). Support interfaces with Finance applications (e.g., Concur, Vertex, Ariba, Esker). Collaborate with Basis and ABAP teams for custom developments, enhancements, and reporting. Project and Change Management Act as functional lead on SAP finance projects including upgrades, rollouts, S/4HANA migrations, and enhancements. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, functional specifications, test scripts, and user training materials. Manage stakeholders across Finance, IT, and external vendors to deliver projects on-time and within scope. Provide post-implementation support and knowledge transfer. Process Improvement Partner with Finance leadership to identify process automation, standardization, and efficiency opportunities. Leverage SAP tools (e.g., Fiori, Workflow, BPC, Central Finance) to enable continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with SOX, audit, and internal controls requirements. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s degree a plus). Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and corporate finance structures. Experience Minimum 10 years of hands-on SAP Finance configuration and support experience. At least 2 full lifecycle SAP implementations including blueprint, design, build, testing, go-live, and hypercare. Proven experience in S/4HANA Finance migrations or greenfield implementations. Strong knowledge of FICO integration points with MM, SD, PP, and other modules. Experience with integrating other Finance tools (e.g., Concur, Vertex, Ariba, Esker) highly preferred. Demonstrated experience in managing finance transformation and system optimization projects. Skills Advanced SAP FICO configuration and troubleshooting skills. Strong understanding of business processes, statutory compliance, and GAAP/IFRS requirements. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills. Effective communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts into business language. Strong project management background and familiarity with project management tools like JIRA, Confluence, etc. Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Certifications SAP Certified Application Associate – Financial Accounting with SAP ERP / S/4HANA. SAP Certified Application Associate – Management Accounting with SAP ERP / S/4HANA. PMP, or other project management certifications (preferred). CPA, CMA, or equivalent finance/accounting certification (a plus). Soft Skills Strong business acumen and ability to partner with Finance leaders. Leadership qualities to manage consultants and lead cross-functional initiatives. Detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and adaptable in problem-solving. Strong stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills. Strong communication and presentation skills. The base pay range 135k-185k is a projected hiring range for a position, level and potential work location(s) listed. Topcon provides the compensation range that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Topcon offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax saving spending accounts a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement in addition to other perks and benefits. We also offer time off for our employees to recharge. Our employees are eligible for paid company holidays, paid personal time off, and paid sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements. Topcon reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation; individual candidate compensation may be determined based on individual skills, experience, training, certifications, education, final work location and other factors not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. Changes in the position level, location or other factors associated with the role may change the final determined compensation. The recruiter can provide additional information during the hiring process. Topcon time off policies can vary between Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. and Topcon Solutions Stores, Inc, as well as roles which are exempt or non-exempt. For hourly (“non-exempt”) employees, we offer personal paid time off which accrues in accordance with local standards. For salaried (“exempt”) employees, we offer a flexible paid time off policy giving you flexibility to take time when needed, while supporting business needs. All paid time off policies are in accordance with or exceeding local law. Employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for our Health and Welfare benefit package. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We are Topcon. We collaborate, create and distribute disruptive technologies that help businesses flourish through improved processes, machine automation and data services. We design and manufacture productivity tools for building a better future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to infrastructure and agriculture industries with a focus on developing a sustainable tomorrow. Learn more here.
