Lead SAP FICO

Years of Experience: 8 – 13 yrs

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works independently with minimal supervision from the SAP Manager.
• Proactively participates in identifying information problems and defining solutions for management approval.
• Communicates with managers and their staffs to negotiate general approaches and program requirements in developing system specifications.
• Designs the system by preparing the flow diagrams, specifications, input formats, file layouts, calculations and output formats for consensus agreement with users.
• Structures, writes, configures, tests, debugs, documents, and implements new computer programs utilizing departmental programming standards and procedures.
• Modifies, tests, debugs, documents, and installs previously developed Cooper systems and non-Cooper, purchased software.
• Keeps the manager aware of current deliverables status within FICO functional area, typically using standard internal reporting methods.
• Is well versed on the complexity of communications and data base systems when designing and changing programs which affect these critical components.
• Works closely with user representatives and other systems’ staff as part of a project team.
• Continually seeks self-education in computer system and programming methods, and utilizes books, manuals and resource aids to their fullest potential.
• Maintains technical expertise in area of responsibility.
• Develops and maintains relevant system and process documentation for existing and proposed processes.
• Coordinates work with legacy systems personnel for interfaces and/or data conversions.
• May lead fit/gap workshops, and present system solution alternatives to business leaders and/or process owners. Expected to think ‘on your feet’.
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in IT or business preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively, self-motivated, and works without direct supervision.
• Able to use knowledge and experience to lead and mentor others within the same SAP disciplines.
• At least eight years of relevant SAP FICO experience in an applications development environment
• Knowledge/Experience with NewGL and Banking
• Experience in CO, Product costing (CO-PC) and CO-PA
• A thorough understanding of the SAP core ERP software toolset. Experience in configuration / coding, analysis, software deployment, systems development lifecycle; and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of and experience working with the finance functional processes.  Financial business experience, CPA or financial certifications preferred.
• Excellent communications skills required to interact with both IT resources as well as users.  The ability to give clear verbal and written information geared to specific audiences.
• Will act as a liaison between the business and IT to define, design, and implement SAP solutions.
• Must have the ability to absorb information quickly and make decisions as to how to proceed with each issue based on its own merit.
• Demonstrated skills in work estimating, planning, scheduling, monitoring and driving to meet deliverable expectations.
• Must have strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrated design and configuration proficiency in SAP FICO with knowledge of CO-PA
• Product Costing experience preferably in continuous manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of, and experience with, SAP IDOC structures, ABAP fundamentals, and SAP files structures.
• Knows the FICO module integration points with other SAP modules.
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana 1809 or higher version, including exposure to newGL is required.
• Experience with SAP AR and AP in multiple with multiple currencies required.
• Knowledge/experience in SAP data archiving ,and integration with OpenText, and other 3rd party supplier invoice processing tools.
• Knowledge/experience in SAP Cash Application in AR.
• Experience using / sending data to or reporting from / the SAP BI/BW/SAC is preferred.
• Experience with Material Leder & Actual Costing is a plus.
• Experience with a Global SAP System utilizing Unicode.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.