IT Solution Architect

**Family Description**

**Subfamily Description**

IT Architecture (IAM) comprises the definition and management of enterprise architecture (including solution, security, process & information, and integration architecture), which aligns with and supports Nokia's business strategy, mode of operation, and business needs.

**Job Title**:SAP Finance & Controlling Specialist
**Job Grade**:JG09
**Location**:India

**Job Type**:Full-Time

**Job Summary**

**Key Responsibilities**
- **SAP Controlling Expertise**:

- Design, configure, and support SAP CO functionalities, including Cost Accounting, Profitability Analysis (COPA), Internal Orders, Product Costing, Variance Analysis, and Material Ledger.
- Manage Trading Partner relationships and ensure seamless integration with other SAP modules.
- **End-to-End Project Implementation**:

- Lead and execute all phases of SAP implementation projects, including requirement gathering, design, configuration, testing, and go-live support.
- **Troubleshooting and Support**:

- Utilize ABAP debugging skills for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
- Collaborate with technical teams for enhancements and custom developments.
- **Cross-Module Integration**:

- Work closely with Finance sub-domains, ensuring smooth integration with SAP FI modules such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Asset Accounting (AA).
- **Stakeholder Collaboration**:

- Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to translate business requirements into functional specifications.
- **Continuous Improvement**:

- Identify opportunities for process optimization and system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- **Other Improvement**- Collaborates with key stakeholders to analyze ideas and demands for architectural fit and translates detailed business requirements provided by the solution owner into implementable solution including specific technical requirements- Partners with business and IT on solution architecture design.- Determines the technologies and proposes overall solution architecture based on enterprise architecture and technology understanding- Contributes to cost and benefit analysis.- Keeps the alignment between enterprise architecture blueprint and recommendations and solution implementation. Ensures technical integrity, consistency and quality of the solution on every stage of its lifecycle.- Solves highly complex technical problems and develops original and innovative solutions with impact on the business.- Defines and documents detailed solution architectural and system designs. Updates solution design documents as needed based on actual implementations.- Anticipates internal and external business challenges and / or regulatory issues and drives improvements that create competitive advantage.- Provides guidance on projects solution design compliance with enterprise architecture and makes recommendations for alignment, quality and efficiency based on experience.- May be assigned to a particular project or program to ensure technical / architectural integrity and consistency of the solution.

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of SAP FICO experience, with a focus on the Controlling module.
- Proven experience in at least 3 end-to-end SAP implementation projects.
- In-depth knowledge of SAP CO functionalities, including Cost Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, COPA, Internal Orders, Product Costing, and Material Ledger and Trading Partners Price Evaluations.
- Strong understanding of SAP FI sub-domains such as GL, AP, AR, and AA.
- Proficiency in ABAP debugging for troubleshooting purposes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve complex issues.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global and multicultural environment.
- Certification in SAP FICO & S4 HANA is an added advantage.
- **Core Expertise**: Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in SAP Finance & Controlling (FICO) with specialization in Controlling (CO) modules such as Cost Accounting, Profitability Analysis (COPA), Internal Orders, Product Costing, Material Ledger, Variance Analysis, and Trading Partner processes.
- **Technical Skills**: Proficient in SAP configuration and customization. Ability to troubleshoot using ABAP debugging techniques.
- **Project Experience**: At least 3 end-to-end SAP implementation projects, including system design, configuration, and deployment.
- **Finance Knowledge**: Strong understanding of Finance sub-domains, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Asset Accounting (AA).
- **Analytical Skills**: Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement recommendations for complex problems.
- **Communication Skills**: Proficient in influencing stakeholders, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and