Staff Business System Analyst

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission-to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Our Mission:

• Have a very strong First Principles AI mindset to find the solutions to the complex problems.
• Hands-on experience in using AI tools to create functional documentation and automate the JIRA stories to translate them into functional specification documents as per SAP Stds.
• Prepare and Review test plans & test scripts.
• Participate in system-level tests responsible for comparing actual results with expected results.

• Implement solutions to streamline processes, reduce redundancy, enhance internal customers experience.

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) processes which includes Configuring RAR components like Revenue Contracts, POBs (Performance Obligations), SSP determination, Event-based revenue postings, Contract modifications (retrospective/prospective), Map business revenue recognition requirements to SAP RAR processes, Ensure compliance with ASC 606 / IFRS 15, Integration & Data Flow.
• Analyze and optimize end-to-end RAR processes to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance user experience.
• Identify gaps in current processes and recommend solutions to align with industry best practices.
• Collaborate and work closely with Revenue Ops, Accounting, and IT teams to gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including process flows, configuration guides, and user manuals.
• Manage change requests and ensure proper testing and validation of system changes.
• Ability to work independently to figure out integration issues.

• Maintenance and Support
  
  
  • Monitor system performance and resolve issues proactively to minimize downtime and customer impacts
  • Conduct regular audits of data quality and integrity, implementing corrective actions as necessary
  • Provide ongoing support and training to users, ensuring they are equipped to leverage SAP effectively
• Best Practices and Documentation
  
  
  • Establish and enforce best practices for SAP development and configuration.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures
• Quickly learn and adapt to a fast paced work environment with AI First Mindset.

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience as a core SAP RAR SME with cross functional domain knowledge of Sales & Distribution, General Ledger, Financial Accounting.
• Functional configuration and implementation experience and prior support experience
• Proven experience in integrating SAP S/4 Hana cross functional modules.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand product design and architecture.
• Demonstrated proactive, self-motivated, quality focus, customer centric, AI mindset.

• SAP Certified RAR Specialist (preferred)
• Additional SAP certifications are a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities using AI
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex business solutions/concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to keep up with current industry technology trends to assess and make recommendations on processes, designs, operations, in keeping with the latest technology