The EMEA IT SAP Financials Business Process Architect (EMEA SAP FI-CO BPA) is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of the IT Strategy for the EMEA Region.
The mission is to drive the adoption of a global model based on the US SAP ECC system, rolling out the solution in European companies.
He reports to the EMEA IT ERP Program Lead and will be responsible for executing assigned activities.
He / she is responsible for analyzing, developing, and deploying the GPI SAP solution in close interaction with EU Business Process Enablers and Local Referents.
He / she contributes to the evolution of the platform to meet new requirements in line with the IT strategy.
This role can be based in Spain or Poland.
You will add value to the company and team through tasks such as:
* Carrying out the rollout of the GPI US SAP system in the Controlling and Finance area in the EMEA region.
* Building in-depth process knowledge and supporting current business and operational processes, including Product costing controlling, Variance analysis, Sales & Profitability Controlling (CO-PA), Project System controlling, Finance (GL, AP, AR, AA, SL), Operational and Group Reporting, and Integration with SAP S/4HANA Central Finance (CFIN).
* Demonstrating knowledge of key touchpoints and integration with SAP modules like MM, SD, PP.
* Serving as a link between business and IT departments, ensuring smooth communication.
* Working closely with internal US/EMEA IT teams and external partners.
* Participating in S/4HANA migration post ECC rollout.
* Managing application maintenance and support, troubleshooting, modifications, and training.
* Involvement in projects and reporting to the Program Lead.
You are a key element in the SAP EMEA Centre of Excellence, which requires:
* Facilitating requirement negotiations among stakeholders.
* Business Process Modelling (BPMN, Process Diagrams).
* Supporting system design, data migration, and detailed specifications.
* Supporting data cleansing and uploads.
* Interacting with internal and external stakeholders, including consulting firms and SAP.
* Defining test approaches, organizing, executing, and validating testing phases.
You will deliver solutions on time and within budget, drive change, and ensure stakeholder alignment. You should be able to synthesize business needs, communicate effectively, and resolve issues efficiently.
As part of the program, main tasks include:
* Designing, improving, and guarding the Global Solution.
* Gathering and consolidating knowledge of current and best practices.
* Contributing to solution design with local business teams.
* Developing SAP S/4HANA capabilities.
* Organizing and supporting testing activities and ensuring documentation is maintained.
* Supporting data migration and go-live activities, including post go-live support.
* Contributing to roll-out strategy and roadmap.
Required skills & competencies:
* 7+ years in SAP CO + 5+ years in SAP FI, with experience in large international IT transformation programs.
* Strong SAP design and customization skills, preferably in Printing/Packaging or Consumer Products industries.
* Solid understanding of Financials business processes.
* Knowledge of EDIs, LSMW, BAPIs, BADIs, and enhancement techniques.
* Experience with WinShuttle is highly valued.
* Basic understanding of ABAP; debugging skills required.
* Knowledge of S/4HANA in the relevant area.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and IS tools.
Educational background:
* Master's degree in IT, Engineering, Scientific disciplines, or Economics (4-5 years).
* Fluent English mandatory; additional European languages (French, Spanish, Dutch, German) are a plus.
Personal qualities include:
* Change agent, team player, service-oriented.
* Dynamic, results-driven, analytical, and synthetic.
* Strong communication, listening, and convincing skills.
* Rigorous, autonomous, responsible, reliable.
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