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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