SAP FICA Functional Analyst - Military Veterans
at CPKC
CPKC is the only truly North American railway and we are making big moves! We are a technology hub with more than 1,100 technology professionals who support 600+ applications that keep North America's supply chain moving. Our teams are focused on integrating two railways while driving innovative technologies for our business and the industry.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
We are growing our in-house SAP Centre of Excellence (CoE). Our leadership team is focused on creating an environment where internal talent is nurtured and developed to their full potential. If you are an SAP champion who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to be a part of our transformation journey to SAP S/4HANA Rise Cloud. With over 150 SAP professionals, we are one of North America's largest SAP hubs offering you the opportunity to drive excellence and build a culture of innovation.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Determine and analyze business requirements related to FICA and develop functional specifications for SAP FICA implementation and improvements.
- Maintaining and supporting CPKC's SAP (ECC & S/4) footprint in all revenue processes following Service and organizational change procedures. Ensure that all business groups are updated on progress as well
- Proactively participate in daily monitoring and operations process required for ensuring any incidents are avoided or detected in time on supported applications in the Lead to Cash value chain
- Support the completion of application service requests, provide continual business application support, research transactional issues, identify root causes as well as assist with upgrade and maintenance of applications
- Develop test scripts and support testing for projects, upgrades, and incident fixes in the Lead-to-Cash value chain
- Perform analysis of existing solutions to understand how they function. Further using this analysis to resolve incidents and/or design improvements and improve documentation pertaining to them
- Interact with the Business Analysis and architecture teams to develop diagrams and models (use case, activity diagram, business process models, etc.) and clearly document functional requirements and business rules to describe what the system, process, or product/service must do in order to fulfill the business and user requirements and/or document for undocumented procedures
- Develop quick guides and training materials geared towards improving the Business Users capabilities in extracting value from the applications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven track record of working in SAP ECC OR S/4 HANA environment, skilled in navigating and configuring the system. Ideally at least 2 or more full project lifecycles in modules related to L2C (FICA, BRIM, SD)
- Ability to configure new BIT types used for Convergent Invoicing, as well as handling special BIT types for accruals and reversals
- Familiarity with Reconciliation Key handling for moving information from Billing/invoicing documents to the GL in FICA.
- Ability to work with account assignments, cost/benefit centers and Business Partners/contract account configuration for VAT and interest calculations.
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Performance Incentive Program
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part-time Studies Program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Drug Test Elements: (US Only)
CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. New hires may be required to undergo a drug screen. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping CPKC safe and drug free.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
- Criminal history check
- Reference check
- Driver's License verification and/or last 3 years of driving history if a requirement of the position
- Background checks that may included 7 years of employment history and Social Security number verification
Management Conductor Program:
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
For our US applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities . For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
- Req ID: 103182
- Department: Information Services
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 2
- Job Grade: 4
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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Location:
Kansas City, MO, US, 64105 Calgary 24, AB, CA, T2C 4X9
Nearest Major Market: Kansas City
At CPKC, we value and recognize the invaluable skills and experience you have gained from serving your country. Leadership, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety are among the many skills that veterans bring to railroading. That's why we want to be your first choice in a new career outside the military.
WHY CPKC
TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS
The skills and experience you’ve gained while serving in the military align exceptionally well with the railroading industry.
CAREER GROWTH
There are no limits to how far your career will take you with CPKC. We offer career growth and professional development opportunities.
SAFETY
Safety is the foundation for everything we do. CPKC was named the safest Class 1 railroad in North America for the 16th consecutive year in 2021, with the lowest Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) reportable train accident frequency (per million train miles) among Class 1 railroads in North America.
Kansas City, MO
Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network.
Why work at CPKC:
There are many reasons why more than 20,000 employees have chosen to work at CPKC, including:
- Diversity in the workplace
We support an open and honest work environment where differences are valued and all employees are given equal opportunity to contribute and develop.
- Our Foundations
A building is only as strong as its foundation; railroads are no different
- Compensation & Benefits
Our compensation program is benchmarked yearly to ensure our compensation practices reflect the realities of the market.
- Health and Safety of our employees
No job is so important that proper time cannot be taken to do it safely. At CPKC, safety is an absolute priority.
At CPKC, we're all railroaders and our culture is one of hard work, accountability and doing what we say we'll do. Why? Because we want to see our customers' businesses grow. Our company's ongoing growth and pursuit of both new transportation initiatives and operational improvement require a highly skilled, flexible and committed workforce.
Available Openings:
Learn more about the many career opportunities with CPKC:
https://www.cpkcr.com/en-ca/careers
Military:
We recognize the invaluable skills and experience that you have gained from serving for your country. That's why we want to be your first choice in a new career outside the military. We offer rewarding careers, competitive pay and benefits, and advancement opportunities.
Not sure where to start? / Application Advice:
We encourage military personnel to apply at CPKC within 90 days of your release from service. The following tips and advice will help you apply for position online and prepare for an interview.
Click the link below to guide you to a career opportunity with CPKC that will align with your military experience:
https://www.cpr.ca/en/careers/veterans
When to Apply:
We recommend that you apply for open positions within 90 days of the actual date you can begin work. This will allow time to find the position that best matches your previous education and experience. Depending on the position, the recruitment process typically takes 5-8 weeks after a job posting closes to complete the process. To understand more about the hiring process for a particular position, please visit the hiring process.
How to Apply:
- Create an account profile on our website.
- When you apply for positions, you are required to self-identify as “Military Organization” for the question “How did you hear about this position?”
- If there are currently no positions in your area that match your qualifications, we encourage you to create a Job Profile (account) and set-up ‘Job Alerts’ that will advise you when new jobs have been posted in your area of interest.
- For more information on how to apply, create a profile, or a job alert, please read our frequently asked questions.
Personal Information:
If you have a local address in the geographical location of the job you are applying for, use that address on your resume. Please also use an email address and telephone number where you can receive communication from CPKC. Most communication for our jobs postings are via email, so it is important that you check your email regularly for updates.
Website: Our careers website is https://www.cpkcr.com/en-ca/careers
Disclaimer: At CPKC, we value and recognize the invaluable skills and experience you have gained from serving your country. Leadership, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety are among the many skills that veterans bring to railroading. That's why we want to be your first choice in a new career outside the military.
WHY CPKC
TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS
The skills and experience you’ve gained while serving in the military align exceptionally well with the railroading industry.
CAREER GROWTH
There are no limits to how far your career will take you with CPKC. We offer career growth and professional development opportunities.