The Enterprise Systems Design Owner is accountable for ensuring the integrity and sustainability of the Global Solution Design, for specific business process areas (Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)/Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC), and Transfer Pricing).
The Enterprise Systems Design Owner provides enterprise solution expertise and design approval by partnering within IT and Global Stakeholders (Functional and IT Center of Excellence (COE), Enterprise Governance and Continuous Improvement (EGCI))
The Enterprise Systems FP&A/BPC Design Owner is accountable for governing, engaging on delivery of capabilities, and maintaining enterprise solutions aligned to the strategy of the Organization and the processes required by the Business.
This role is Responsible for researching and communicating solution roadmaps and impacts to global design to impact stakeholders
Accountable for adhering to IT governance and change management controls.
The Enterprise Systems Design Owner for Financial Planning and Analysis is a highly integrated role, who will work closely with Global Process Owners, Enterprise Governance and Continuous Improvement (EGCI) group, Project Management Office and various Functional and Technical Centers of Excellence to solution and design, evaluate and approve design, to introduce new design or enhance existing enterprise systems design while ensuring the integrity, scalability and sustainability of recommended solution.
This role is responsible for monitoring projects, including resource assumptions, testing strategy, acceptance criteria, risk management, training materials and transition to IT and Functional COE’s. In addition, this role may be responsible for project management and oversight, as well as execution of projects. The individual in this role should be comfortable working Globally, on Localization matters.
Required Education
B.S. degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Math) or a relevant Business discipline (i.e. Finance, Accounting, ) with demonstrated ERP experience.
Qualifications:
6+ years of project delivery experience in complex SAP environment;
Specific experience implementing systems such as SAP BPC 10.1 embedded, BPC 11.0 , SAP SAC -Planning, IBP, S/4 Hana
Strong understanding of SAP Level 3, 4, and 5 processes within designated functional area
Proven experience with planning, budgeting, and forecasting models across domains, including workforce planning, Opex, Capex, Gross Margin, Accruals, Revenue, Cost Allocations
Strong Familiarity with integrated business processes and key performance metrics i.e. BPC - Budgeting, Forecasting, S/4 Hana FI-Controlling, Financial Reporting, Management Reporting, Global Consolidations, Stock Transfer, Procurement, Order Management, Billing, Accounts Payable
Proficiency in business process knowledge and configuration in S/4HANA for majority of the finance modules – financial accounting, asset accounting, overhead accounting, product costing, project costing, profitability analysis, financial planning, consolidation, central finance, closing cockpit and deep understanding of integration across Sales, Supply Chain and logistics processes, SAP and non-SAP applications
Project Management experience demonstrating adherence to governance, controls and best practices
Experienced in the design and interpretation of reporting architecture for SAP BW/4hana. Experienced in Report and Input schedule design and development
SAP Financial and Cost Accounting that support FP&A processes
Solid understanding of technical integration between planning and other eco systems
Multiple years of experience collaborating with and supporting FP&A business stakeholders
Experience in designing planning, forecasting and budgeting reports
Experience in Business Process and Workflow Alignment
Technical depth & experience in modern cloud-based FP&A technology & platform solutions preferably in the chemical domain.
Knowledge of Script Logic Exposure to other EPM tools and process integration between financial and planning scenarios.
Core Competencies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead global teams and deliver through ambiguity and changing priorities
Ability to address conflict, build consensus, and manage expectations.
Strong bias for action and desire to deliver results
Proven track record of delivering projects on-time and within budget
Self-motivated, works independently
TO APPLY - Please forward resume along with compensation requirements to Susanne Eisenberg at seisenberg@pailingroup.com
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