Swatch Group Senior SAP FICO Business Analyst

The Swatch Group is a Swiss watchmaking conglomerate renowned for producing high-quality finished watches and internal movement components. As a global organization with an integrated manufacturing and distribution network, the Group comprises multiple prestige and volume brands and operates cross-functionally across design, production, finance and retail. The Canadian organisation supports the Group’s commercial and financial operations in North America.

1. Lead requirements gathering, business-process mapping and solution design for SAP FI/CO to meet finance and accounting needs across Canadian operations.
2. Configure and maintain core SAP FI/CO components (GL, AP, AR, AA, Bank Accounting, CO) and ensure correct integration with other SAP modules and downstream systems.
3. Act as the principal liaison between finance stakeholders and IT/technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
4. Drive system testing activities including unit testing, integration testing and lead user acceptance testing (UAT); manage defect resolution and change requests.
5. Support month‑end and statutory close processes through configuration, troubleshooting and process optimisation.
6. Develop and maintain process, configuration and user documentation; deliver training and change‑management support to finance users.
7. Participate in upgrades, patches and migration projects (e.g., ECC to S/4HANA), including impact analysis and cutover planning.
8. Provide second‑/third‑line support for SAP FI/CO incidents and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data quality and system performance.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Information Systems or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
2. Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) or equivalent finance certification is strongly preferred.
3. SAP FICO functional certification or demonstrable certification/track record in SAP finance implementations.
4. Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, statutory reporting and finance processes in a multinational manufacturing or retail context.
5. Proven stakeholder management, communication and change‑management capabilities in cross‑functional projects.

1. SAP FICO
2. SAP FI
3. SAP CO
4. SAP ECC
5. SAP S/4HANA
6. General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA)
7. Requirements gathering and business‑process mapping
8. User acceptance testing (UAT) and integration testing
9. Microsoft Excel (advanced)
10. SQL
11. Process documentation and training delivery
12. Project and change‑management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) — experience preferred

Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience with SAP FI/CO, including at least 3 years in a business‑analyst or consultant role supporting finance teams in a multinational manufacturing or retail environment. Demonstrated experience on end‑to‑end implementations, upgrades or large‑scale support projects.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Information Systems or a related field; professional accounting designation (CPA) or SAP functional certification preferred.

The Swatch Group combines Swiss precision and craftsmanship with a global, cross‑brand operating model. Employees collaborate across design, production and commercial functions in a results‑oriented environment that values technical excellence, continuous improvement and respect for heritage.