Principal SAP FICO Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Principal SAP FICO Analyst providing support for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) organization at Northrop Grumman. Analyzing and modifying enterprise-wide systems like SAP, focusing on cost accounting support.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $94,200 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, evaluate, modify, configure, test and implement enterprise-wide purchased systems (e.g. SAP, PeopleSoft, etc.)
Prepare application system specifications
Plan, implement and coordinate system upgrades, enhancements or maintenance
Interact with sector business management teams
Lead workshops to capture CO functional requirements, produce detailed specifications, and create solution blueprints
Own the CO support queue for high-priority incidents, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes
Drive continuous-improvement initiatives
Represent the CO as the escalation point for material-accounting issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 Years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's in IT, Accounting, Business, or related field; 3 Years with Masters; or 1 Year with PhD
At least 5 years of hands-on SAP CO module experience with a mix of implementation and production support
Background in material accounting
Ability to translate business requirements into functional designs
Create test plans, deliver training, and drive execution
Willingness to work occasional weekends/on-call for critical processes
Guide configuration/customization of SAP CO in S/4 HANA implementations/upgrades
Basic knowledge of MS Office tools
Ability to directly work with business process experts
2-3 full life cycle SAP project implementation in CO
Working knowledge of CO integration with MM, GL, AP, and PS
Experience working in a Global Company Structure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Flexible work arrangements
Exceptional benefits/healthcare
9/80 work schedule
Great 401k matching program

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP COS/4 HANAmaterial accountingfunctional designtest plansconfigurationcustomizationintegration with MMintegration with GLintegration with AP

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsteam coordinationcontinuous improvementtraining deliveryroot-cause analysisbusiness requirement translation

Certifications

Bachelor's in ITBachelor's in AccountingBachelor's in BusinessMaster's in ITMaster's in AccountingMaster's in BusinessPhD in related field