Overview
Within the D&T; Finance chapter, part of the SSOT team, we are seeking a D&T; Senior Expert Finance to lead and deliver integral SAP finance transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA Central Finance, Group Reporting, ICMR, and Blackline, with a proven track record in managing large-scale rollouts, system upgrades, and international teams.
Reporting to the D&T; SSOT Product Manager, you will bring SAP and costing expertise to deliver best-in-class solutions for our group FP&A; and FC&A; business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle SAP Central Finance (CFIN) and Group Reporting projects, including ECC to S/4HANA transitions, initial load, SLT configuration, replication, AIF, IDOC error handling, and cutover planning.
- Onboard new CFIN and non-CFIN units to Group Reporting and GRDC with customized data collection templates.
- Provide technical expertise in ICMR, including creation of matching methods and custom reason codes, and lead onboarding and support for Blackline modules (BSAR and Variance Analysis) integrated with SAP FI.
- Manage SAP FI technical processes such as IDOC, DME, FI-MM & FI-SD integrations, EBS, Fiori apps, and OneSource integration to ensure seamless financial operations.
- Develop functional specifications, manage RICEFW objects, and lead testing and documentation to support robust solution delivery.
- Conduct user training, support UAT, and create detailed documentation to drive successful adoption and long-term sustainability.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities across SAP FI, Group Reporting, ICMR, TRCS, and Blackline, with the ability to fast-track and resolve issues within the close calendar.
We Offer
Work in a global and intercultural environment with opportunities for progression in Digital Finance. A flexible work environment that empowers accountability and a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of SAP Finance consulting experience, with a focus on ECC and S/4HANA (Central Finance, Group Reporting, GRDC, ICMR, Blackline).
- SAP FI (Financial Accounting) core knowledge.
- SAP Central Finance (CFIN) expertise.
- Understanding of SAP finance architecture, data replication and validation, AIF handling.
- Experience with SLT or AIF is desirable. Deep understanding of intercompany flows and end-to-end manufacturing to FP&A; reporting, with ability to develop functional and technical RICEFW specifications for testing E2E scenarios.
- Experience onboarding large numbers of company codes to Group Reporting and ICMR.
- Hands-on expertise with Blackline integration and support.
- Experience with SAP system upgrades and technical validation; ability to test transactions to ensure data quality during upgrades.
- Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus.
About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we go beyond expectations with a global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose to bring progress to life. We focus on health, nutrition, and beauty with a culture that supports growth and learning, collaboration, and inclusion.
Application Process
Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have questions, please contact Vishal Gorecha, Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, equity & inclusion are a shared responsibility. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. If you have a disability or need support through the application process, please let us know how we can help.
Agency Statement
We are managing this search directly. We are not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
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