Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The SAP Finance IT Business Analyst will act as a subject matter expert in SAP systems, collaborate with various stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, and lead implementation projects to ensure effective financial data management.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- 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)
- Design, configure, test, and implement robust SAP solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices, regulatory compliance (e.g., IFRS 15/ASC 606), and internal controls
- Lead and manage end-to-end implementation and enhancement projects, including planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and coordination with development, QA, and external partners
- Ensure the integrity of financial data across systems, and work with business intelligence teams to develop accurate and actionable financial reports
- Provide tier 3 operational support, troubleshoot complex system issues, and develop comprehensive training materials for end-users
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field
- 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
- 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
- Strong understanding of recurring revenue models, contract management, usage metering, charging, invoicing, and contract accounting (FI-CA)
- Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining the Revenue Accounting and Reporting module, specifically around IFRS 15/ASC 606 compliance
- Experience with legal and management consolidation processes
- Proficiency in financial budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes and tools
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to read and understand ABAP code is a strong plus
- 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)