Business Analyst - SAP at Creative… · London

Business Analyst - SAP Location: London, United Kingdom Job Description THE AGENCY Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with globalexpertisein filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand management and consumer product licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforceidentifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, form brand marketing services division, and launch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for 10 consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of property sales and sponsorships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, London, Nashville, Munich, Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Singapore, Toronto, Denver, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Atlanta, among other locations globally.  For more information, please visit www.caa.com. OVERVIEW TheBusinessAnalyst–SAPwill support the design, configuration,implementationand ongoing optimisation of finance solutions within the FI/CO module of our SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud environment, including data migration. This role will partner closely with ourfinance andaccounting team. This role will collaborate with the business on functional and technical requirements,testingand mentorship for SAPfinance processes. Responsibilities to include: Analyse and document business requirements for finance processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Financial Close Configure and support SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud finance modules in alignment with best practices and system capabilities Perform Data Migration tasks, including field mapping, datacleansingand validation Collaborate with business users toidentifyprocess improvements and automation opportunities Support end-to-end implementation activities, including fit-to-standard workshops, testing, data migration, and go-live support Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate resolutions Assistin integration efforts with other SAP modules (e.g., Procurement, Sales) and third-party systems Develop andmaintainfunctional documentation, training materials, and user guides Support periodic financial close processes and ensure system readiness Collaborate with and mentor Finance/Accounting business partners and fellow team members with SAP Processes Stay current with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud releases and assess impacts to existing configurations QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, InformationSystemsor related field. Master’s degree or relevant certification is a plus 5+ years of experience working with SAP Finance modules (FI/CO), preferably at least 1+ year in SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud Experience with SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud Implementations a plus Understanding ofVAT and Tax principles and processes within SAP. Experience with DRC a plus Strong understanding of core finance processes: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Projects/WBS Elements, Financial Close Strong understanding of SAP Finance processes with familiarity with SAP Public Cloud processes Understanding of Bank Statement processing Understanding of IFRS or GAAP accounting standards Exposure to SAP Central Business Configuration (CBC) Familiarity with SAP Fiori Apps and user experience Experience with MBC and MRM a plus Experience in Finance and Accounting departments a plus Comfortable with Agile/Scrum/Kanban project management methodologies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment. Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law. Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.