Summary:

Vaxcyte is undergoing a major ERP transformation, moving from NetSuite to SAP S/4HANA to support its rapid growth and upcoming transition to commercial operations. The Senior IT Business Systems Analyst (BSA), SAP Finance will play a critical role in bridging Finance and IT, ensuring a smooth transition and successful implementation of SAP S/4HANA Finance modules. This position requires strong functional expertise in SAP Finance, deep understanding of accounting processes, and experience in ERP migration projects. 

Essential Functions:

• Support the migration from NetSuite to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring data integrity and process continuity. 

• Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to design future-state processes aligned with Vaxcyte’s business needs.  

• Assist in data mapping, cleansing, and validation during migration. 

• In-depth knowledge of SAP systems, including SAP S/4HANA and integration techniques. 

• Configure and maintain SAP Finance modules including Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), Treasury & Cash Management, Financial Close & Reporting, and Procurement.  

• Work closely with Finance stakeholders (Accounting, FP&A, Procurement) to capture requirements. 

• Translate business needs into functional specifications for SAP configuration. 

• Help develop and document business process flows. 

• Develop and execute test plans for SAP Finance processes. 

• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and resolve issues promptly. 

• Create training materials and deliver sessions for Finance users transitioning from NetSuite. 

• Provide ongoing support post go-live. 

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and biotech industry standards. 

Requirements: 

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a BSA with SAP Finance modules. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions. 

• Experience in identifying and managing project risks, with a proactive approach to mitigation. 

•  Familiarity with change management principles and techniques to facilitate smooth transitions and adoption of new systems. 

• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance (implementation or migration projects preferred) and Fiori applications.  

• Experience with Netsuite preferred. 

• Experience developing and mapping business process flows using Visio or similar tool 

• Strong understanding of financial processes and ERP migration best practices. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• SAP certification in FI/CO 

• Expertise with agile methodology, global deployments, and data migration planning. 

• Experience working in GxP validated and SOX regulated systems 

• Knowledge of integrated tools (e.g., BlackLine, Concur, Ariba) and reporting solutions. 

• Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.