Lead SAP Business Analyst [T500-26420]

Talent500 is hiring for one of its clients. Who are we: Core Insurance Platforms (CIP) is Zurich’s global capability responsible for building, running, and evolving core insurance technology. We set a unified, scalable operating model—covering governance, standards, architecture, service delivery, and reuse—so our business units can deliver at speed and scale.

CIP is the strategic steward of Zurich’s Guidewire ecosystem, aligning platform roadmaps to business strategy while driving stability, modernization, reduced supplier dependency, and long term cost efficiency. India delivery center is one of our global delivery and capability hub. We bring together experts in AI, engineering, analysis, quality, and architecture to deliver product & process solutions, application run services, change and transformation initiatives, and centralized platform services across both on prem and Guidewire Cloud environments.

Our teams operate from multiple global delivery centers, supporting Zurich’s business units worldwide. Your Role: As an SAP Senior Business Analyst (FICO - Integration), your key responsibilities will include: Leading the gathering and analysis of business requirements , with a specific focus on integrations and data exchange. Understanding end-to-end finance processes and aligning them with the Global Finance Core Platform and strategic business goals.

Designing and documenting API interfaces , particularly using OData protocols , to enable seamless integration between SAP and external systems. Defining project scope and creating functional specifications for integration scenarios. Preparing SDLC-compliant Systems Design documents , ensuring traceability and alignment with architecture standards.

Demonstrating deep knowledge of integration patterns , middleware technologies, and reusable components within SAP and non-SAP ecosystems. Collaborating closely with developers and architects to translate business needs into technical integration solutions . Documenting all new and modified integration solutions, ensuring clarity and maintainability.

Supporting and executing application testing , implementation, and training activities. Conducting quality reviews of deliverables related to change requests and projects. Providing expert consultancy to Finance teams on leveraging SAP FICO and integration capabilities to meet business objectives.

Ensuring data security, compliance , and customer-centricity are embedded in all designs. Managing day-to-day prioritization of work on capabilities in collaboration with the business. Mentoring junior analysts and contributing to knowledge sharing and skill development.

Performing Business Process Modelling and Re-engineering to optimize business process flows. Understanding cross-functional requirements and contributing to end-to-end solution design across multiple workstreams. Working with the business to shape the business case and providing expert consultancy.

Skills and Experience: As a Senior Business Analyst, your skills and qualifications ideally include: 3–6 years of experience in Business Analysis , with strong independent working capabilities. Awareness of a broad range of analysis and modelling techniques. BAEP or equivalent qualification. 4–5 years of hands-on experience in SAP FICO and interface/integration design , including API development.

Proven experience in OData-based API design , ETL flows , and data integration . University degree in Information Technology , Business , or equivalent practical experience. Knowledge: Strong expertise in SAP FICO (ECC 6.0) and working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA .

Deep understanding of SAP integration landscapes , including SAP Cloud Integration , and RESTful APIs . Experience with SAP/Non-SAP interfacing , including middleware and cloud-based integration platforms. Familiarity with finance business processes and their technical implementation in SAP.

Experience in SAP/Non-SAP interfacing landscape, SAP process integration and orchestration architecture, and preferably SAP Cloud Integration and REST APIs. Skills and Competencies: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders constructively. Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and shaping solutions from early project stages. Effective multitasking and prioritization across multiple workstreams.

Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities to support team development and succession planning. Collaborative Mindset. Skilled in listening attentively and asking insightful questions to uncover underlying needs and drive clarity.

Detail-Oriented. Good business acumen. Candidate Data Privacy Notice: Applicability of This Notice This job posting relates to opportunities with Zurich Digital International Private Ltd. (“ Zurich ”) and is published with the support of ANSR Inc., (“ ANSR ”) an authorized recruitment service provider engaged by Zurich for its hiring activities.

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