SAP Solutions Architect (FICO - S/4HANA)
Grapevine, TX, USA Req #2856
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Do you have the following:
• Experience with SAC- SAP Analytics tool
• Expert experience in SAP functional domain w/FICO and implemented S/4HANA
• Experience with Fiori
• Excellent understanding of SD, MM, PS
**At this time we are unable to provide C2C or Employer Sponsorship**
BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION
This position will lead the IT systems implementation, deployment and support of the end-to-end Finance process capabilities for Kubota in North America.
This role will primarily be responsible for owning Finance functionality of S/4HANA and partnering with the business to understand their requirements, ensure process standardization by utilizing out-of-the box SAP software capabilities, facilitate key design decisions, integration, hands on systems configuration, testing and operational monitoring to continuously improve efficiency and quality of the process.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
• Partner and collaborate with the business on implementing and adopting the new SAP S/4HANA System and be their single point of contact from IT for effectively and efficiently managing the Finance process for Kubota North America
• Lead the SAP Finance Solution Design sessions with the business and technical teams leveraging SAP best practices and industry templates, provide inputs to the technical development team for RICEFW and Data Migration, manage Cutover activities, Testing and End User Training
• Configure, document and maintain the relevant functions for Finance in SAP S/4HANA including but not limited to: Universal Journal, Chart of Accounts, Planning & Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Inter-Company Accounting, Asset Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Close, Credit Management, Cost Management and Profitability Analysis, Cash Flow Management, Treasury management, Enterprise Risk and Compliance, Consolidation, Management Reporting, etc.
• Manage Production Support and troubleshoot the issues in live system by engaging appropriate internal and external stakeholders, being responsive, leading the root cause analysis and thoughtful on upstream and downstream impacts of the change. Provide quick resolution of the problems ensuring minimal downtime to the business and adhering to the change control process of the organization
• Drive continuous process improvements by monitoring and analyzing the KPIs, proposing process and system changes, providing the details on scope, estimate the cost of implementation, timelines, improve quality and the business outcomes
• Lead and manage internal functional team and external members from Kubota’s Systems Integration partners to effectively manage project and support activities, deliverables, risks, timelines and quality
• Act as a Thought Leader and Subject Matter Expert with continued research on latest SAP software capabilities and contributing to the knowledge repository by writing white papers, blogs, participate and demonstrate leadership skills to proactively improve IT department’s operational processes, take initiatives on trainings to enhance the internal technical capabilities, and strive to improve the end user satisfaction results
• Additional duties as assigned by management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 10 years of experience in the SAP functional domain with Finance and Controlling (FI-CO) module and at least 4 full life-cycle implementations of SAP preferred. At least 1 implementation within the S/4 HANA preferred.
• Must be an expert in SAP FI-CO processes.
• Must understand the interfaces necessary for implementing and operating the end-to-end Finance process
• Excellent understanding of other SAP modules such as SD, MM, PS and external HR systems
• Participates in multiple design activities with authority to make independent choices free from supervision
• Requires strong communication skills to work internally with end user departments, management and peers. Develops and provides written and verbal presentations to end users, peers, and support personnel
• Problem Solving and analytical skills: demonstrates superior diagnostic ability and proficiency in the use of specialized tools, techniques and procedures. Exhibits strong analytical ability and creativity in developing and integrating an end-to-end solution
• Strong team leadership skills able to provide leadership and direction to functional team members and business users of the system
• Certifications in Agile Project Management and SAP Activate Methodology is preferred.
Other details
• Job Family Non-Warehouse Exempt
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Telecommuting Eligible
• Travel Required Yes
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
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• Grapevine, TX, USA
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