Functional Expert SAP Finance and Controlling

• Job Title: Functional Expert – SAP Finance and Controlling
• Location: Hyderabad, India
• Job type: Permanent, Full time

About Growing with us

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Functional Expert in SAP Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) to join our team. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will play a vital role in providing expert guidance and support in the areas of SAP Finance and Controlling.

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of business process knowledge and application expertise in SAP Finance and Controlling. You will be responsible for validating design and effort estimates, approving/rejecting change requests, reviewing and approving user requirements, design documents, and functional/technical specifications. Additionally, you will actively participate in key projects and assist in scoping for new demands while providing advisory support to the business on SAP solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Change Approval Board (CAB) and Design Authority Board (DAB):
  • Validate the design and effort estimates: Review and verify proposed design solutions and effort estimates to ensure alignment with organizational standards and requirements.
  • Approve/Reject Change Requests: Assess and make decisions on change requests based on feasibility, impact on existing systems, budget, and alignment with business objectives.

• Projects:
  • Review and Approve Documentation: Thoroughly review and approve project documents, including user requirements, design documents, functional/technical specifications, ensuring adherence to standards and requirements.
  • Hands-on Participation for Key Projects: Actively contribute to key projects by providing expertise, guidance, troubleshooting, quality checks, and working on project deliverables.

• Subject Matter Expertise:
  • Level 3 Support for AMS: Provide level 3 support for Application Management Services (AMS), resolving complex issues, investigating problems, and implementing solutions.
  • Participate in Critical/Major Incidents: Respond to critical or major incidents, utilizing expertise to analyse and promptly resolve incidents, minimizing business impact.

• Scoping:
  • Help in Scoping for New Demand: Analyse business requirements, propose SAP solutions, collaborate with stakeholders, conduct feasibility assessments, and provide input on scope, timeline, and resources.
  • Advisory Role to Business on SAP Solution: Act as an advisor, offering guidance and recommendations on SAP solutions, leveraging expertise to provide insights into best practices, risks, and benefits.

About you

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP Finance and Controlling on ECC6.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP Finance and Controlling modules, including configuration, integration, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Proven experience in participating in and contributing to SAP implementation projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues related to SAP Finance and Controlling.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Solid experience with service management principles, ITIL framework, and incident management processes.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting) are highly desirable.

Soft skills

• Team player, service-oriented
• Dynamic, results driven
• Able to convince
• Accountability and Reliability
• Rigorous, autonomous

Technical skills

• Expert for SAP FI/CO customization, writing specifications
• Strong knowledge of enterprise structure design, finance master data, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset accounting, product costing, statutory reporting, tax, treasury, and profitability analysis/management reporting.
• Strong cross-functional understanding with PP, MM, SD
• Familiarity with SAP technical skills such as basic programming concepts and debugging.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Active listener with the ability to challenge requirements.
• Analytical and synthetic, able to formalize solutions, and possesses good writing skills.

Languages

• Fluent spoken and written English

When joining our team, you will experience:

• If you have a passion for SAP Finance and Controlling and are looking for a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.
• An international work environment, in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a competent team
• Your own career path within Sanofi. Your professional and personal development will be supported purposefully

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