FICO Operation Lead

About the role

• The position will be working as part of the Global SAP Centre of Excellence.
• Within a matrix organization you will report to SAP CoE FICO Operations Lead, APAC while providing global functional support to "Finance and Controlling" area.
• This position requires a good understanding and exposure in SAP modules around FICO (Financial and Controlling) and its integration with other modules such as SD, MM and PP.
• In this role you will be required to gather and analyze Business requirements for improvements and implement business solutions based on validated user requirements, adhering to SAP standard and to the PPG SAP S/4 Global template.
• This position has a dual purpose of leading small projects and long term support which will includes hands on resolution of incidents, system enhancement requests, and project support in both SAP S/4 and ECC.
• Developing and supporting knowledge transfer documentations and process.
• You will liaise remotely with several of your colleagues across the globe.
• Developing and supporting knowledge transfer documentations and process.
• You will liaise remotely with a few of your colleagues across the globe but will be based alongside other SAP Consultants.
• Coaches and develops business analysts to drive high performing team that is efficient and effective.

Requirements – must have

Performance Achievements

• You will be required to build knowledge of the SBU processes within a short timeframe (1 – 3 months) to facilitate rapid solutioning.
• You will be proactive in building excellent working relationships with both your IT colleagues and business stakeholders.
• You will need to be a self-starter who can quickly develop good understanding of our Finance and Controlling across the globe (within 3 months).
• You will be required to evaluate the x-stream impact of any solutions proposed and ensure that SAP standard/our foundational template is adhered to as closely as possible.
• As single go to person for all FICO related entities.
• Assist the site to achieve and maintain zero recordable injuries by ensuring you follow health and safety guidelines and actively participate in regular safety programs.
• Ensure adherence to EH&S policy and procedures and any other site-specific safety guidelines.
• Act in an environmentally responsible manner and adhere to site 5S safety standards.

Key Competence Requirements

• A degree in Information Management, Computer Science or other business-related field is required.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written English) including technical writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and human resource management skills.
• Min 10 years' experience with strong process knowledge of Finance and Controlling (FICO), especially in the Controlling area and other general SAP ECC or SAP S/4 Knowledge.
• Related working experience in SAP support environment and/or SAP project implementation in the areas of Finance and Controlling.
• An outstanding self-starter with a commitment to delivering high quality work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Broad analytical and technical skills to isolate problems, assess their criticality, identify solutions, and implement complete solutions.
• Ability to collaborate, work independently and work efficiently in a "remote working" organization without close supervision.
• Highly curious with strong desire to discover new learnings and flexible in a problem-solving environment.
• Soft skills in leading, developing and coaching junior business analyst will be an advantage.

Requirements – nice to have

• Preferred requirements with knowledge or experience with the following:
• Related working experience in SAP support environment and/or SAP project implementation in the areas of Manufacturing.
• Experience using SAP Solution Manager toolset for managing changes, transports and incidents is a plus.
• Experience working in an international/virtual/geographically distributed team.
• Experience in SAP CFIN (Central of Finance) and Project System will be an advantage.