SAP FICO

Job Description Job description:

This position is responsible for serving as high level SAP FICO expert to lead and perform configuration, architecture and development of SAP and related systems with specific focus on the Finance / Costing (FICO) functionality. The role includes working closely with our global business finance team to evolve the overall finance management strategy for the company. In addition, the role will include serving as subject matter expert to junior team members, team members in other SAP/IT functions as well as global business partners in the finance teams.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule (a combination of remote and in-office work).

Job Description:

This position is responsible for serving as high level SAP FICO expert to lead and perform configuration, architecture and development of SAP and related systems with specific focus on the Finance / Costing (FICO) functionality. The role includes working closely with our global business finance team to evolve the overall finance management strategy for the company. In addition, the role will include serving as subject matter expert to junior team members, team members in other SAP/IT functions as well as global business partners in the finance teams.

Key Tasks and Deliverables:

Perform requirements gathering, analysis, design and lead the eventual build of projects and enhancements, including technical specifications for all FICO configuration, custom coding / ABAP and interfaces to/from the FICO modules.

Serve as a project manager on one or more small to large projects executing SAP FICO requirements but have the ability to manage projects that also include other SAP / non SAP functional areas.

Assist, participate, identify and/or perform configuration activities within the SAP ERP FI/CO module including Material Ledger, Product costing (PCC), General Ledger, Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA), Profitability Analysis, Asset Accounting, and Project Systems/Investment management.

Serve as mentor and internal consultant on aspects related to SAP FICO to both junior team members as well as partnering with key business finance team members to continue to evolve operations related to IT Finance.

Respond to production application and systems problems and drive or support the analysis and remediation efforts. This includes being on call and support off-hours and holidays.

Collaborate directly with global team on support, projects, and develop recommendations to best address issues.

Address queries and issues from users

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business, Math, Engineering or related field or equivalent is required.

6+ years of direct technical experience with SAP FICO modules including configuration, customization and operation of related transactions.

Strong technical and hands-on experience implementing and supporting SAP Material Ledger and Actual Costing

Good experience in fixed asset accounting, profitability analysis (CO-PA), and profit center accounting.

General experience in implementing and supporting the integration between SAP modules FI-SD, FI-MM, and FI-PP and intercompany accounting

Experience managing, implementing, and integrating non-SAP finance applications into and with SAP

Strong English Communication Skills (verbal and written)

Strong awareness of full-lifecycle (SDLC) development and formal change management methodologies.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others.

Experience in off/onshore models as well as working with virtual teams and global IT and business team members.

Conceptual and analytical thinker ability to extract, analyze, and document complex business and technical requirements/strategies from customers and IT team members.

The following are preferred for the role

Finance or Accounting Background

Implementation / Support experience in AP, AR, GL, CCA

Working knowledge of other SAP ECC 6.0 Modules (MM, PP, SD/LE, QM, PM)

Experience Manufacturing or business experience with a solid understanding of business operations /processes

Experience with international or global SAP deployments

SAP Hana (S4 Finance) implementation experience

Implementation / Support experience in Bank Interfaces (incoming and outgoing files)

Experience in all core SAP applications and tools including SAP Smart forms, ALE (Application Link Enabling), IDOC (Intermediate Document), Remote Function Calls, BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface), ABAP (Object Oriented ABAP), ALV, Web Dynpro, LSMW conversions.

CANDIDATE DETAILS
Minimum Education -Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel -Occasionally

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The following arerequiredfor the role

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business, Math, Engineering or related field or equivalent is required.

6+ years of direct technical experience with SAP FICO modules including configuration, customization and operation of related transactions.

Strong technical and hands-on experience implementing and supporting SAP Material Ledger and Actual Costing

Good experience in fixed asset accounting, profitability analysis (CO-PA), and profit center accounting.

General experience in implementing and supporting the integration between SAP modules FI-SD, FI-MM, and FI-PP and intercompany accounting

Experience managing, implementing, and integrating non-SAP finance applications into and with SAP

Strong English Communication Skills (verbal and written)

Strong awareness of full-lifecycle (SDLC) development and formal change management methodologies.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others.

Experience in off/onshore models as well as working with virtual teams and global IT and business team members.

Conceptual and analytical thinker ability to extract, analyze, and document complex business and technical requirements/strategies from customers and IT team members.

The following arepreferred for the role

Finance or Accounting Background

Implementation / Support experience in AP, AR, GL, CCA

Working knowledge of other SAP ECC 6.0 Modules (MM, PP, SD/LE, QM, PM)

Experience Manufacturing or business experience with a solid understanding of business operations /processes

Experience with international or global SAP deployments

SAP Hana (S4 Finance) implementation experience

Implementation / Support experience in Bank Interfaces (incoming and outgoing files)

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

We are a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customers products forwardproducts that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.