Senior Manager -SAP FI Architect

Job Summary

We are looking for a visionary SAP ECC Sr manager - Finance & Controlling with deep functional expertise and a strategic mindset to shape and deliver high-impact solutions across our finance landscape.

In this pivotal role, you will act as the trusted bridge between our business stakeholders and IT teams, translating complex business needs into innovative, scalable SAP solutions. You won't just implement technology; you'll lead business transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Alignment & Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with decision-makers, system owners, and end-users to define complex business, financial, and operational requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• System Design & Prototyping: Lead design sessions to prototype innovative system solutions that enhance business processes, operations, and information flow.
• System Optimization: Analyze the effectiveness of existing systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop strategies to leverage technology for operational efficiency.
• Technology Research & Recommendations: Oversee research on software and hardware solutions, providing justified recommendations to support purchasing decisions.
• Business Process Redesign: Conduct in-depth analysis and redesign of complex business processes, documenting requirements for new technology implementations.
• Change Management: Adhere to IT Applications change management processes, ensuring thorough tracking and confirmation of changes across the SAP landscape.
• Solution Configuration & Implementation: Configure and implement SAP FI/CO solutions integrated with business processes, overseeing buy vs. build decisions and system design proposals.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate clear communication between business units and IT, translating complex business requirements into functional specifications for IT teams.
• Team Leadership: Plan, direct, and coordinate team activities, mentoring and developing team members to achieve project objectives.
• Additional Duties: Take on responsibilities in areas such as PMO, CMO, and other strategic initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field (or equivalent experience). Advanced degree (MBA, Master's) preferred.

Experience:

• • 15+ years of progressive business systems experience, including 15+ years of hands-on expertise in SAP FI, CO, and SAP Treasury.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP FSCM (AR) preferred.
  • Proven experience in SAP FICO within an Enterprise Architecture framework.
  • General knowledge of SAP ECC, BW/BObj, BPC, BTP,Process Orchestration, Concur, integrations and the broader SAP technology landscape.
  • Experience working with cross-functional SAP ECC- SD, MM, PPQM, PM, PS, CS Modules.
  • Prior experience in professional services industries required.
  • Demonstrated experience in a matrixed environment with international teams and diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Experience in Onesource /Vertex preferred.
  • Experience with SAP Solution Manager
  • Experience with SAP Add-ons/Bolt-ons, integrations is a plus
  • ABAP debugging experience is a plus
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

Skills:

• • Strong ability to build collaborative relationships with peers, colleagues, and clients.
  • Excellent communication skills to influence peers and senior management.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

Other Requirements:

• • Ability to work autonomously and in a team within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Willingness to travel locally, nationally, or internationally