We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst / Product Costing Readiness Analyst to support the design, documentation, and operationalization of an integrated MTP/Product Costing Readiness framework. This role will connect currently disconnected planning, supply chain, finance, and data activities into a single end-to-end process, supporting the Product Costing Readiness Program workstream led by the Operations Data Office. The objective is to create a sustainable readiness operating model that allows Product Costing readiness to be understood, managed, measured, and governed before costing activities begin. Responsibilities Document the complete MTP / Product Costing Readiness lifecycle across cross-functional areas, including MTP Planning, Sales and Operations Planning, Forecast and Volume Planning, New Product Introductions, Supply Chain changes (source, site & discontinuation), Data (SAP master data, planning systems, and MTP tools), and Product Costing Capture potential impacts and future ways of working as S4 is implemented, producing detailed End-to-End Process views (Level 0 and Level 1) with links to underlying sub-processes Deliver functional Swimlane Views, SIPOC models, Process dependency maps, Critical path analysis, process exceptions, and S4-impacted process views Define and document the MTP / Costing Readiness Framework covering Marketing companies, Sites, Supply Planning, Data, and Finance readiness Produce Readiness Framework artefacts, including Readiness Scorecard, Entry / Exit Criteria, Readiness Checklist, Readiness Gate Process, and Readiness Review Templates Establish a governance structure across the end-to-end process and functions, including Governance Model, Meeting Structure, Terms of Reference, Escalation Model, Risk Management Model, Decision Log, and a full RACI Matrix Develop data standards and data quality controls for prioritised Product Costing CDEs, including ownership RACI, exceptions, KPIs, and remediation approaches Act as project coordinator, ensuring plan management, RAID management, and project status reporting Collaborate with stakeholders across planning, supply chain, finance, and data functions to align readiness activities Support continuous improvement of readiness processes and governance ahead of costing activities Requirements 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a comparable role within large-scale transformation programs Background in Business Process Analysis, including end-to-end process documentation, SIPOC modeling, and swimlane design Expertise in Master Data Management, including data standards, data quality rules, and governance Proficiency in SAP CO: Product Costing Knowledge of Supply Chain Planning, including MTP, S&OP, Forecast and Volume Planning, and New Product Introductions Understanding of governance frameworks, RACI models, and risk management approaches Skills in project coordination, including plan management, RAID management, and status reporting Familiarity with SAP master data, planning systems, and MTP tools, with awareness of S4 implementation impacts Capability to engage and influence cross-functional stakeholders across finance, supply chain, and data functions English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher Nice to have Familiarity with SAP C/4 HANA Sales Cloud Familiarity with SAP Service Cloud Exposure to readiness frameworks within large ERP transformation programs
