Business Analyst - SAP

THE AGENCY 

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in 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 workforce identifies, 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 

The Business Analyst – SAP will support the design, configuration, implementation and 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 our finance and accounting team. This role will collaborate with the business on functional and technical requirements, testing and mentorship for SAP finance 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, data cleansing and validation 

• Collaborate with business users to identify process 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  

• Assist in integration efforts with other SAP modules (e.g., Procurement, Sales) and third-party systems  

• Develop and maintain functional 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, Information Systems or 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 of VAT 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