SAP Functional Manager (Finance) (1134)

About This Role

Job Purpose Responsible for the strategic administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the SAP S/4 HANA Finance module within SOPC. This role leverages deep expertise in finance and technology to drive system configuration, integration, and innovation, ensuring that SAP S/4 HANA effectively supports financial operations, aligns with business objectives, and enhances decision-making. By optimizing financial processes and leading best practices in system deployment and performance, the role plays a pivotal part in achieving operational efficiency and financial compliance.

Job Specific Accountabilities Solution Architecture

• Design, architect, and implement scalable finance solutions within SAP S/4 HANA that support and streamline end-to-end financial processes, including financial accounting, controlling, reporting, and treasury management.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to capture and analyze detailed business requirements, translating them into technical specifications that ensure seamless integrations with other enterprise systems.
• Lead the evaluation and integration of new financial technologies and functionalities to optimize finance-related workflows and processes.
• Provide insights into emerging trends and best practices in finance transformation, driving innovation in system design and architecture.

Integration Management

• Advise on integrations between SAP S/4HANA and other SAP and Non-SAP solutions in scope, using SAP Integration Suite (CPI) and BTP Extensions.
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors to ensure seamless data flow, resolve integration issues, and maintain robust data synchronization and system interoperability.

Application Expertise

• Act as the SAP S/4 HANA Finance subject matter expert, offering deep expertise on financial processes, configurations, and reporting capabilities across various finance modules.
• Lead the design and implementation of customized financial reporting, dashboards, and analytics to support strategic decision-making and financial forecasting.
• Conduct regular assessments of the S/4 HANA Finance module’s performance and compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide expert guidance on S/4 HANA’s capabilities, suggesting improvements, optimizations, and advanced configurations based on business needs and regulatory changes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with functional teams across the organization, including supply chain, procurement, and sales, to ensure seamless integration of financial processes into the broader enterprise ecosystem.
• Work closely with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure system interoperability, data flow, and process integration across SAP modules and external systems.
• Serve as the key liaison with external stakeholders, such as auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with all relevant financial standards, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with business leaders and change management teams to drive system adoption, ensuring the finance team can fully leverage S/4 HANA’s capabilities.

Documenting & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date documentation of system configurations, process workflows, customizations, and system enhancements to ensure clear communication, knowledge sharing, and compliance with internal and external audits.
• Develop and maintain detailed reports, including financial reconciliations, compliance reports, and management dashboards, providing actionable insights to executive leadership.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and audits to assess the success of financial systems implementations and to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

User Training and Support

• Develop comprehensive training programs and documentation that empower end-users to fully leverage the capabilities of S/4 HANA Finance, driving user adoption and reducing support requests.
• Conduct hands-on workshops and provide customized support to various user groups, ensuring that the solution is used efficiently to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and business objectives.
• Offer proactive end-user support by troubleshooting issues, responding to queries, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives based on user feedback, ensuring a high level of user satisfaction and system performance.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements within SAP S/4 HANA Finance to reduce inefficiencies, enhance automation, and increase accuracy.
• Leverage SAP best practices to streamline financial processes and reduce the manual effort required by the finance team.

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