08/25/2026 updated
partially available
info: Available evenings and weekends
SAP Business Analyst - SAP FI/CO
Sintra, Portugal
Only remote
Bachelor Degree (Accounting and Finance)Comprehensive Annual Financial ReportsBusiness AnalysisInternational FinanceRequirements AnalysisSAP FISAP FI/CO
SAP Business Analyst (SAP ECC) - SAP FI/CO
Focused on Accounting and Finance (AR, AP, Treasury, Payments)
Accounting and Financial Analysis
Expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, tax obligations, and P&L analysis.
ERP Systems and Software
Proficiency in SAP (Module FI), Microsoft Office suite, and specialized accounting software like SAGE and SENDYS.
Financial Implementation Projects
Experience in defining and parametrizing accounting rules, conducting tests, and providing aftercare support for financial systems.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Skills in preparing monthly and annual financial forecasts and budgets.
Accounts Payable/Receivable Management
Proficiency in managing accounts payable and receivable, including supplier reconciliations and payment processing.
Bank Reconciliations
Experience in performing bank reconciliations and intercompany transactions.
Audit Support
Capability to support and monitor audit procedures.
Experience
Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2025
Languages
EnglishFluentPortugueseNative speakerSpanishFluent
Project history
Business Analysis
- Gather and document business requirements.
- Analyze current (“as-is”) and future (“to-be”) business processes.
- Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders.
SAP Configuration & Functional Support
- Configure SAP where appropriate (depending on the role and module).
- Work with SAP consultants and developers on enhancements.
- Review and recommend SAP standard functionality before requesting custom developments.
- Manage master data requirements.
Requirements & Documentation
- Write Functional Specifications (FS) for developers.
- Create Business Requirement Documents (BRDs).
- Prepare process flow diagrams.
- Maintain user guides and standard operating procedures.
Testing
- Prepare test scenarios and test scripts.
- Perform unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Coordinate defect resolution with technical teams.
- Validate that changes meet business requirements.
Project Work
- Participate in SAP implementation, rollout, upgrade, or migration projects.
- Assist with data migration and data validation.
- Support cutover planning and go-live activities.
- Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders.
Production Support
- Investigate SAP incidents and business issues.
- Perform root cause analysis.
- Prioritize support tickets.
- Work with technical teams to resolve issues.
Review and implement tax obligations, develop procedures for monthly/annual closings, prepare management reports, classify accounting documents, handle payroll services, and conduct P&L analysis.
Document functional specifications, define and parametrize accounting and reporting rules, define test strategy, conduct accounting tests, and provide aftercare support.