SAP Finance and Controlling Expert

Are you a skilled professional with a strong background in SAP Financial and Controlling processes? Do you have experience managing large-scale SAP-related programs as a Module Lead?

We are seeking an experienced SAP Finance and Controlling Expert Lead to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for driving SAP solution architecture and business design for Finance Organization.

• Develop and Enhance SAP Solutions
  • Lead the creation of new SAP landscapes and implement SAP by replacing existing non-SAP solutions/business needs.
  • Define scope and document business needs, maintaining a strong ability to find what can be delivered out-of-the-box and when custom development is necessary.
• SAP Process Design and Delivery
  • Ensure best practice design and implementation of SAP solutions for Finance Processes, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and secure.
  • Promote adoption of SAP with best practices and innovative solutions to improve business processes.
• Technical Architecture Analysis and Support
  • Support integration with key applications and services within the SAP ecosystem.
  • Ensure efficient and effective operation of SAP systems, including performance monitoring, optimization, and issue resolution.
• Architecture and Design Guidance
  • Guide development and functional teams to configure and implement solutions according to SAP standards and best practices.
  • Leverage common technical elements and avoid duplication of work.
• Progress Monitoring and Team Management
  • Lead and manage FI/CO Module ensuring all processes are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
  • Ensure adherence to SAP's documentation practices and standards.
• Effective Communication and Stakeholder Management
  • Act as liaison between IT team, Business Technology Partners, and SAP partners.
  • Establish and enforce governance frameworks to ensure compliance with SAP standards and policies.
• Continuous Learning and Improvement
  • Maintain advanced-level technical certification.
  • Stay updated by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and taking part in professional programs.
• Team Building and Mentorship
  • Take an active role in developing team members, acting as a mentor and coach.

• Master's degree or equivalent in a related field to the area of responsibility.
• Advanced degree preferred (MBA Finance).
• Certification in SAP: Preferred (FI/CO Module).

• Must have 10+ years of overall SAP experience with strong functional knowledge of Sales, Manufacturing, or other Enterprise processes using SAP with specialization in Finance and Controlling Module.
• Minimum of 7 years prior experience in managing a large-scale SAP-related program in the capacity of Module Lead.

• SAP S4/Hana – At least 2-3 Implementation Projects (Green Field or Migration).
• Should have designed Finance Org Structure and delivered multi-dimensional reporting.
• Should have strong knowledge of Parallel Accounting, Transfer Pricing, and Material Ledger functionality in SAP.
• Knowledge of SAP FI/CO Module, Knowledge of interaction between FICO and other modules like MM, SD, PP etc.
• Global Experience in terms of Legal requirements specially Tax, Banking, Electronic Reporting.
• Accounts Payable – Shared Services.
• Group Reporting.
• Deep knowledge of diverse areas of technology including ERP, Master Data, Electronic Banking, FSCM etc.
• Deep knowledge of SAP technical and functional architecture, data model along with new and emerging SAP capabilities.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or life science industry preferred.
• Experience in fast-paced global multinational matrix organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence business team members/stakeholders and manage project teams.
• Strong team player – collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources.
• Should have designed or supported and managed ITGC tasks.
• Should have worked on electronic records submission for Finance – like GST, VAT, E Invoicing etc.
• Should have managed Internal/External Auditors for sox compliance -ITGC.