Business Intelligence Analyst

Position Overview:
The Plan-to-Perform (PLTP) Business Process Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the development and execution of strategic initiatives within the Finance organization’s PLTP framework. This Strategic Business Analyst contributes to or leads key activities that ensure successful outcomes and smooth adoption of user tools and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) planning products.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Proficiency with SAP is essential. While in-depth technical expertise is not mandatory, a solid understanding of how financial data flows through SAP and Power BI is necessary.

• Exceptional project management skills, highly organized, and capable of working independently. The role requires researching assigned projects and collaborating effectively with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

• Strong background in Finance is a must.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing strategic plans, roadmaps, and processes to optimize the end-to-end Plan to Perform process.

• Analyze current business processes and deliver innovative, scalable solutions to enhance operational maturity and efficiency aligned with SAC planning.

• Gather and document both functional and non-functional requirements, anticipating evolving business and technology needs.

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement changes involving people, processes, and technology across various planning cycles.

• Create detailed process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to guide team members and stakeholders in ongoing projects.

• Collaborate closely with PLTP team members to evaluate options, assess risks, and consider cultural and change adoption impacts.

• Facilitate business process workshops using established elicitation techniques to analyze existing workflows and design enhancements or new processes.

• Document current high-level infrastructure processes clearly.

• Partner with technical teams and business SMEs to understand needs and drive design improvements for processes.

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvement solutions.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure successful deployment of process improvements.

• Conduct regular support calls with users and SMEs to address ongoing needs and resolve issues.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project management, implementation, and change management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong understanding of financial processes and workflows.

• Hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP S/4HANA, SAP/HANA, and Power BI.

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in project management or business transformation, ideally with a strong background in financial forecasting, budgeting, finance operations, management consulting, or process improvement.

• Practical knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or other process improvement methodologies.

• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for root cause analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with both business and technical teams.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and work independently or as part of a team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Management, or a related field.

Benefits:
Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming veterans and individuals with disabilities. Our associates have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs (EAP), commuter benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan. We provide flexible coverage options tailored to individual needs. Paid leave benefits, including sick leave and holidays, are available where applicable and compliant with local laws.

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