SAP Finance Principal Architect (REMOTE)

Company: Avantor
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job SummaryRecognized subject matter expert. Analyzes complex business problems to be solved with automated systems. Provides technical expertise in identifying, The IT Architect Finance applications is responsible on global level for designing end-to-end processes related to finance and controlling. In this position he/she reports to the Director Finance and controlling reporting into the VP application development of Avantor.

To meet the growing expectations of the business, this role is responsible for implementing finance and controlling related processes in our ERP systems. These applications are currently based upon multiple SAP ECC & S4/HANA applications but also include proprietary/custom applications outside SAP.

The main objective is to apply the application strategy to support new business requirements and additional acquired organizational units.

Participation in several (international) taskforces and global/local projects is a component of the role.Major Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from the business
• Design and implement new processes on existing SAP and other 3rd party applications and custom software development
• Translate functional requirements into technical specifications that can be carried out by the offshore development team.
• Drive Continuous improvement of existing processes
• Build and maintain relationships within the Enterprise Services department
• Participate in (global/local ) projects
• Help driving our company through the S4/HANA CFIN journey and execute our application service roadmap accordingly
• Performs other duties as assignedQualifications
  • Requires 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience. Master's degree preferred or equivalent work experience
  • 10+ years' experience in IT ERP application systems
  • Minimum of 5 life-cycle implementations of SAP, preferably in an international environment
  • SAP ECC6.0 (10+ years' ) is required and S4/HANA experience (3-years') is preferred
  • Experience in executing a SAP transformation program from ECC to S4
  • SAP Certifications and/or courses are a plus
  • Knowledge on all financial integration aspects with other SAP modules is a must
  • Knowledge of external reporting & filing systems
  • Knowledge of Qlik and Tableau is preferred
  • Knowledge of Hyperion is nice to have
  • Experience in financial audits is certainly preferred
  • Experience in SOX Sarbanes Oxley is preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge of SAP best practices and SAP Implementation Methodology desirable
    • Proven proficiency / knowledge (10+ years) in following areas
      • SAP Financial Accounting and PCA
      • SAP Controlling, COPA
      • SAP Asset accounting
      • SAP Treasury
      • SAP Costing
      • Strong technical analysis skills for creating optimal solutions for the business
      • Strong technical and functional knowledge and ability to express complex technical concepts in terms understandable to the business
      • Good understanding of the integration points across SAP modules
      • Hands-on system
      • Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
      • Ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking stressful environment, working independently and prioritizing work
      • Must have strong teamwork skills
      • Must be able to communicate with all levels of management as well as to employees in the business
      • Must be highly motivated, have a great work ethic and enjoy working as part of an international teamDISCLAIMER:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.EEO Statement:We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision using the links below.3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

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