SAP Finance IT Business Analyst

The Business Systems team defines and builds the business IT architecture that supports the commercial operation of Waymo's autonomous fleet. The team stands at the intersection of finance, operations and IT; through creative architecture, expertise and attention to detail, it ensures that Waymo has world-class capabilities across all its business processes.

In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Manager of Finance,Indirect Procurement & HR Systems.

You will:

• System Ownership & Strategy: Act as a subject matter expert in SAP FICO modules, BRIM, RAR, Group Reporting, and Planning/Consolidation modules, driving the strategic road map and continuous improvement of these systems.
• Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and other cross-functional business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, validate, and document detailed business requirements (user stories, process flows, functional specifications).
• Solution Design & Configuration: Design, configure, test, and implement robust SAP solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices, regulatory compliance (e.g., IFRS 15/ASC 606), and internal controls.
• Project Leadership: Lead and manage end-to-end implementation and enhancement projects, including planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and coordination with development, QA, and external partners.
• Data Integrity & Reporting: Ensure the integrity of financial data across systems, and work with business intelligence teams to develop accurate and actionable financial reports.
• Support & Training: Provide tier 3 operational support, troubleshoot complex system issues, and develop comprehensive training materials for end-users

You have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10+  years of experience working as a Business Analyst or Consultant with a primary focus on SAP FICO.
• Proven experience in at least two full life cycle SAP implementation projects.
• Deep Functional Expertise in SAP FICO: Extensive knowledge of General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), and Cost Center/Profit Center Accounting (CCA/PCA), Profitability Analysis and Product Costing.
• SAP BRIM/Subscription Billing: Strong understanding of recurring revenue models, contract management, usage metering, charging, invoicing, and contract accounting (FI-CA).
• SAP RAR: Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining the Revenue Accounting and Reporting module, specifically around IFRS 15/ASC 606 compliance.
• SAP Group Reporting (S/4HANA) / EC-CS: Experience with legal and management consolidation processes.
• SAP Planning & Consolidation (BPC) / SAC Planning: Proficiency in financial budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes and tools.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to read and understand ABAP code is a strong plus.

We prefer:

• Prioritize candidates who possess not only the required functional depth but also the strategic and leadership qualities needed to drive successful transformation.
• Hands-on experience with an integrated solution .Shows the ability to manage the end-to-end process flow from record-to-report, contract-to-cash, source to pay which is crucial for business processes.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the latest SAP architecture and strategic direction, minimizing the learning curve.
• Prior experience in a high-volume, complex revenue environment, such as Telco, High-Tech, or Media businesses.
• A history of re-engineering complex, disparate financial processes and mapping them efficiently into standard SAP functionality (minimizing customization).
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at senior management levels and effectively manage conflicting requirements across finance and IT teams.
• Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., in FICO or S/4HANA Finance) and/or an advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Accounting)