Graphic Packaging International - EMEA & APAC |
23 jul | Graphic Packaging International - EMEA & APAC | Gerona
The EMEA IT SAP Financials Business Process Architect (EMEA SAP FI-CO BPA) supports the planning and execution of the IT Strategy for the EMEA Region. The role involves driving the adoption of a global model based on the US SAP ECC system and rolling out the solution across European companies. Reporting to the EMEA IT ERP Program Lead, the architect executes assigned activities, analyzes, develops, and deploys the GPI SAP solution in collaboration with EU Business Process Enablers and Local Referents. They contribute to platform evolution aligned with IT strategy.
This position can be based in Spain or Poland.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the rollout of the GPI US SAP system in Controlling and Finance for the EMEA region.
* Developing in-depth process knowledge and supporting current business and operational processes such as Product Costing, Sales & Profitability Controlling, Project System, Finance (GL, AP, AR, AA, SL), Operational and Group Reporting, and SAP S4 Central Finance integration.
* Ensuring smooth communication between business and IT departments, working closely with internal US/EMEA IT teams and external partners.
* Supporting S/4 Hana migration post ECC rollout and managing application maintenance and support.
* Documenting processes and providing user training.
* Participating in projects and reporting to the Program Lead.
* Contributing to SAP Center of Excellence activities, including requirements negotiation, business process modeling, system design, data migration, testing, and go-live support.
Required skills and competencies include:
* Over 7 years of experience in SAP CO and at least 5 years in SAP FI, with a background in large IT transformation programs in international environments.
* Proven SAP design and customization expertise, preferably in Printing/Packaging or Consumer Products industries.
* Strong financial business process knowledge and familiarity with EDIs, LSMW, BAPIs, BADIs, and enhancements; knowledge of WinShuttle is a plus.
* Basic understanding of ABAP, with debugging skills.
* Knowledge of S/4 Hana in relevant areas.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and IS tools.
Educational background:
Master's in IT, Engineering, Scientific disciplines, or Economics (4/5 years). Fluent English required; additional European languages are a plus.
Core personal qualities include being a change agent, team player, service-oriented, dynamic, results-driven, analytical, good communicator, convincing, rigorous, autonomous, accountable, and reliable. #J-18808-Ljbffr