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/she reports to the EMEA IT ERP Program Lead and is responsible for executing assigned activities. He/she analyzes, develops, and deploys 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.
The main tasks include:
* Carrying out the rollout of the GPI US SAP system in Controlling and Finance in the EMEA region.
* Building in-depth process knowledge and supporting current business and operational processes such as 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).
* Ensuring smooth communication between business and IT departments, working closely with internal US/EMEA IT teams and external partners.
* Supporting S/4HANA migration post ECC rollout.
* Managing application maintenance and support, troubleshooting, modifications, documentation, and user training.
* Participating in projects and reporting to the Program Lead.
Key competencies include facilitating stakeholder requirements negotiation, business process modeling, system design, data migration, and supporting data cleansing activities. Main interactions involve internal business and IT teams and external vendors and SAP.
Responsibilities also encompass delivering solutions on time and budget, driving change management, synthesizing business needs, and maintaining excellent communication and issue resolution skills.
Additional duties involve designing and improving the global SAP solution, collecting and consolidating best practices, supporting testing and migration activities, defining rollout strategies, and supporting go-live activities.
Required skills and competencies:
* 7 years of professional experience in SAP CO
* 5 years in SAP FI
* Experience in large IT transformation programs, especially in complex, international environments.
* Proven SAP design and customization skills, preferably in Printing, Packaging, or Consumer Products industries.
* Strong background in Financials business processes.
* Knowledge of EDIs, LSMW, BAPIs, BADIs, and enhancement methods; familiarity with WinShuttle and ABAP debugging.
* Understanding of S/4HANA in the relevant area.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and IS tools.
Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in IT, Engineering, Scientific disciplines, or Economics. Fluent English is mandatory; additional European languages are a plus.
Core personal qualities include being a change agent, team player, service-oriented, dynamic, results-driven, analytical, formalization skills, active listening, effective communication, persuasion ability, rigor, autonomy, accountability, and reliability.
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