Reference #: R3239delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

　　Operating as the  (water and wastewater services) and the  and  (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

　　We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

　　Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

　　What You'll Do:The IT Finance Applications Lead supervises a team of systems analysts in supporting the company's enterprise financial applications, primarily SAP. The Finance Applications Lead collaborates with business management and users to understand and support day-to-day and future business needs. Main responsibilities include the FICO and Group Reporting modules within SAP S/4HANA and its ancillary systems (SAP BPC, Power Plan, etc.) This is a hands-on role that includes working with the business to develop/update application roadmaps, identify solutions to new business needs, support projects, drive enhancements that generate business value, and analyze and troubleshoot software issues. This role designs, configures, tests, and implements SAP system changes.Are you a leader that wants to take your career to the next level? Let's talk!

　　What You'll Love:You will be empowered to add value from day one!You'll have the ability to contribute and play a leadership role in cross-functional teams while supervising and developing a staff of three other Systems Analysts.This position offers the opportunity to be an innovative leader that recommends solutions for our internal and external customers and their developing needs.

　　What you'll Bring:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or relevant technical field7 years minimum experience supporting, implementing, and designing Financial software applications in an SAP ERP environment.Familiarity with SAP FI/GL, FI-AP, FI-AR, CO-OM, Group Reporting, and integration points with other business processes and applications.Advanced knowledge of SAP setup and configuration. Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred.

　　Essential Utilities, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.Essential Utilities is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationshipFamily members cannot work in the same department.

　　Aqua America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action em loyer.  Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.