SAP IT Configuration Analyst

A skilled SAP Finance Lead (IT Configuration) is needed to take charge of overseeing, enhancing, and managing our clients global rollout of SAP S/4HANA projects, with a focus on Financial Operations and Reporting. This role will play a key part in driving standardization across departments and regions while ensuring IT initiatives align with overall business objectives. The SAP Finance Lead will act as a crucial liaison between functional teams, stakeholders, and external providers within the SAP ecosystem.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead IT-driven projects and initiatives for finance operations, adhering to established IT standards and best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in finance processes, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Profitability Analysis (COPA), financial closing, and reporting functions.
• Design, configure, test, and deploy SAP-related applications to support finance operations, such as the Chart of Accounts and Financial Integrations.
• Bridge communication between IT teams and finance stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration.
• Guarantee standardization and consistency in implementing the global SAP template across all regions.
• Oversee integration processes between departments to maintain uniformity within SAP modules.
• Manage external consultants and service providers supporting the SAP S/4HANA ecosystem.
• Deliver post-implementation support, including training, troubleshooting, and system maintenance for finance-related modules.
• Work with technical teams to optimize system performance, identify risks, and execute upgrades and enhancements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and propose innovative approaches to improve processes and efficiency.

Required Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT functional roles focused on finance processes and configuration.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP functional analysis, configuration, and implementation projects.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and ERP systems, including their integration processes.
• Experience with designing and implementing reporting tools, such as SAP BPC or SAC (or equivalent systems).
• Previous experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry is advantageous.
• Fluent proficiency in English is required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical capabilities paired with technical expertise in financial workflows and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive standardization across processes.
• Independent thinker adept at developing strategic solutions and recommending process improvements.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to support collaboration across departments.
• Exceptional ability to work across functional and technical domains for seamless integration.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT functional roles for the Financial functions and configuration.
• At least 5 years of experience with SAP functional analysis, configuration, and implementations
• Chemical or Pharmaceutical Industry experience a plus
• Implementation and Operations experience in SAP ERP systems.
• Design and implementation of SAP reporting (BPC or SAC) or other reporting tools