Functional Lead, SAP (FICO)

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic SAP Functional Leader with a specialization in Finance and Controlling (FICO) to join our team in Lake Forest, California. This role involves global SAP responsibilities, requiring a leader who can manage complex, multinational SAP FICO systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global SAP FICO Leadership: Lead SAP FICO functions globally, ensuring alignment with international financial processes and standards.
• Strategic Planning and Implementation: Develop and execute a global SAP FICO strategy that aligns with the organization's financial goals and objectives.
• Project Management and Execution: Manage and oversee global SAP FICO projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and project success.
• Business Process Optimization: Analyze and redesign financial processes and controls to maximize efficiency and accuracy using SAP FICO.
• System Configuration and Maintenance: Configure and maintain SAP FICO modules, ensuring they meet global and local requirements.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Work closely with other SAP module leaders and IT teams to ensure cohesive and integrated ERP solutions.
• Training and Support: Develop comprehensive training programs for global users and provide ongoing support for SAP FICO-related issues.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure compliance with global financial regulations and best practices in SAP FICO usage and data management.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from team members to executive leadership, across various global locations.
• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in SAP FICO, with a proven track record in a leadership role managing global SAP environments.
• Strong understanding of global financial principles and regulations.
• Experience in managing large-scale SAP projects and cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in SAP FICO, with a proven track record in a leadership role managing global SAP environments.
• Strong understanding of global financial principles and regulations.
• Experience in managing large-scale SAP projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in Merger and Acquisitions, Carve Out and Financial Calendar change is a must.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Proficient in change management and process optimization.
• SAP FICO certification is highly desirable.
• SAP S4 HANA Implementation and Support Experience a Plus.

Required Skills:

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Nimble Learning – Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problem, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Balances Stakeholders – Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Pay Range: $126,256-$185,176.

This “base salary range” is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time. 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Salary : $126,256 - $185,176