Job DescriptionThe Lead SAP Finance Analyst serves as the functional lead for SAP Finance (FI/CO) solutions, partnering with Finance, Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to optimize financial processes and systems. This role is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and governing SAP Finance applications, contributing to projects and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.
The ideal candidate combines strong finance and accounting knowledge with deep SAP functional expertise and demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a global environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: SAP Finance Functional Support- Act as the primary functional expert for SAP Finance modules, including:
- General Ledger (GL)
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Fixed Assets (FA)
- Cost Center Accounting (CCA)
- Internal Orders
- Profit Center Accounting (PCA)
- Product Costing
- COPA (where applicable)
- Lead system design, configuration, testing, deployment, and support activities.
- Provide strategic guidance on SAP Finance roadmap and future-state capabilities.
Business Partnership- Collaborate with Finance and Accounting leadership to understand business objectives and requirements.
- Translate business needs into scalable SAP solutions and process improvements.
- Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering, and solution design sessions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor for finance process transformation initiatives.
Project and Enhancement Delivery- Lead SAP projects, upgrades, rollouts, acquisitions, and integration initiatives.
- Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.
- Coordinate activities among business users, technical teams, consultants, and vendors.
- Ensure successful execution of testing, training, and change management activities.
Production Support & Governance- Provide leadership for SAP Finance support activities.
- Troubleshoot complex issues and drive root cause analysis.
- Establish and maintain application governance, support models, and documentation standards.
- Monitor system performance and recommend improvements.
Financial Process Optimization- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
- Improve controls, compliance, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
Data, Reporting, and Analytics- Partner with reporting teams to support financial reporting requirements.
- Ensure integrity and accuracy of finance master data.
- Support integrations between SAP and reporting/analytics platforms.
MUST HAVES: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience supporting SAP Finance solutions.
- 5+ years of experience in SAP FI/CO functional analysis and configuration.
- Involvement in 3 or more full lifecycle SAP projects from start to finish.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and controls.
- Experience leading SAP implementations, upgrades, or transformation projects.
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into system solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional and global teams.
WE VALUE: - Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance.
- SAP certification in Finance or related modules.
- Knowledge of Treasury, Group Reporting and US GAAP requirements.
- Experience in manufacturing or complex multinational environments.
Key Competencies- SAP FI/CO Expertise
- Financial Systems Strategy
- Business Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
Success MeasuresThe Lead SAP Finance Analyst will be successful by:
- Maintaining stable and efficient SAP Finance operations.
- Reducing manual finance processes through automation.
- Improving financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Enhancing user satisfaction and adoption.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU: - Opportunity to work in a global company with a collaborative culture, diverse cross-functional teams and meaningful impact.
- Supporting business growth through scalable finance solutions.
- Competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and development opportunities. (As is standard for Resideo roles.)
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