Principal IT SAP Functional Analyst

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a job-related discipline, or equivalent experience. - 10+ years of job-related experience in Information Technology. - 8+ years of experience as a Functional Analyst in the UIPlanner system. - Experience with project creation, estimating, and approval. - Skills in creating checks and balances to prevent data issues in automated processes. - Understanding of Month-End Close Processes and UIPlanner Integration Tools. - Familiarity with SDLC and Integration Best Practices/ETL processes. - Expertise in the UIPlanner Financial Model, including calculation configuration, report construction, inbound and outbound interface design, and system design best practices. - Preferred expertise in additional UIPlanner Modules, including Regulatory and Rate Design PlannerDash, Shared Tables, Capital Planning, Budget, Plant Book/Plant Tax, and Customer Revenue. - Experience managing IT transformation and software implementation projects. - Proficiency in SQL and Database architecture for UIPlanner interfaces. - Ability to investigate reported issues, isolate causes, and deploy fixes with a quick turnaround. - Capability to act as a liaison between finance and IT teams and outside vendors. - Proficient in designing and executing training plans and creating user guides and documentation. - Broad understanding of Utility Finance and Regulated Accounting for Electric and Gas Utilities. - In-depth understanding of utility accounting concepts such as deferred accounting, CWIP/AFUDC, rate base revenue requirements, and rate design decoupling. - Experience with Rate Case processes as well as general Regulatory and Government Affairs activities. - Background or experience in Financial Forecasting or experience on a Utility FP&A team is preferred. - Familiarity with PowerPlan, SAP, Oracle, and other accounting and ERP systems for utilities. - Proven ability to design and implement end-to-end processes in UIPlanner, including requirements gathering, project planning, application configuration, report design, and interface construction. - Development experience in Java is preferred.