Subject Matter Expert - Finance Processes

Designation: Manager
Updated: April 25, 2024
Location: Maharashtra, India
Organization: 

Job Description:

The Lead SAP FICO is responsible for the technical and functional operations and maintenance of Finance processes of SAP for Chemical Business. He should independently lead the module and drive & participate in business discussions; and provide recommendations, and solutions in various processes.  

Accountability

Supporting Actions

1. Support to routine issues (FICO and CIN)

 

  • Provide support on routine issues of Finance processes for Chemical Business.
  • Perform break/fix analysis and implement solution for Finance processes.
  • Work with service desk team (3rd party) to facilitate incident and problem resolution.
  • SLA adherence and reporting on periodic basis.
  • Monthly review on closing processes with each SBU / Unit, prepare action plan for gaps.
  • Perform Qtr and yearend activities SAP closing related activities.
  • Conduct Training as per Training calendar.

2. To improve process efficiencies, to reduce manual work (Finance Processes)

 

 

  • Work closely with each SBU, Identify process gaps and prepare business case.
  • To implement Change in business processes (IFRS, GST, Trading, Freight accounting, Shipment costing, etc...)
  • Conduct configuration changes to accommodate change request and prototype activities.
  • Develop and Demonstrate proof of concepts.
  • Automate Alerts / Reports (SAP or non-SAP) in line with business policy.
  • Develop functional specification and work with BASIS and ABAP team to complete development and testing.
  • Track usage.

3. SAP Implementation and Roll-out (Finance specific processes)

  • Participate in requirement gathering.
  • Documenting Business Process and getting is signed of by business process owner.
  • Demonstrate new processes to users.
  • Configuration with / without support of 3rd party.
  • Training to Core team.
  • Conducting testing along with Core team.
  • Data Migration and Cut-over planning.
  • Training to End users.

4. SOP / controls Implementation and Review  (Finance processes)

  • To implement controls as per Company SOPs in Finance domain.
  • To review Audit reports with each units and implement necessary changes in SAP in agreed timelines.
  • Review every Qtr and publish scorecard and agree for next steps.

5. To drive efficiency improvement and automation projects in finance domain.

  • Prepare business case
  • Technology selection along with core team.
  • Drive end to end implementation of HFM – Planning and Budgeting  and Consolidation processes for Chemical business.

6. Continual improvement

  • Keep abreast of SAP releases, enhancements / new functionality and perform application research.
  • Participate in release upgrade or new functionality / enhancement assessments, conduct impact analysis, Prepare business case and make recommendation.
  • Research and propose both short  and long term solutions to SAP system requirements (eg: SAP EX-IM)
  • Work closely with Group IT and technology partners to identify Best Practice in Finance domain and Implement the same. 
  • Develop functional specification and work with BASIS and ABAP team to complete development and testing.

7. Data Analytics

  • To develop dashboards that will help Finance Team to Analyse the data & take quick decisions (For example – Working Capital management, Fixed Cost Management

8. Digitalization  & Automation

  • Digitalization of Finance Related Reports
  • Automation of Reports 
  • Development of Alerts for Exception Reporting


Location: Worli, Mumbai

Minimum Experience: 8-10 years (of which 4 years Domain Experience in Finance & Accounts)

Responsibilities: 

  • Working closely with internal stakeholders and technology partners to deliver process, data and technology solution.
  • Providing functional and configuration knowledge in designing in the FICO module of SAP.
  • To coordinate and deliver solutions for enhancement requests, deployment project, pre-deployment assessment.
  • To improve SAP usage across divisions of business, through regular training and reviews in Finance domain.
  • Setting an architectural platform in Finance processes (Reporting, consolidation, Planning, etc.) which will provide the business with the requisite agility for its growth and decision Support
  • To be part of DR Drills, Patch Upgrade, S4 HANA implementation & other key projects 
  • To drive IT initiatives in Finance domain for chemical business (eg: Hyperion implementation, IFRS, GST, Audit compliance, etc...)
  • To initiate Automation Initiatives which will help Finance Function to improve efficiency
  • Digitalization of Reports & Development of Dashboards, Alerts for enabling quick decision making

Qualifications:
Chartered Accountant,ICWA

Minimum Experience Level:
8-10 Years

Report to:
Assistant Manager

 
Please ensure the completeness of application. Incomplete Application will not be accepted.