SynopsisThe SAP Functional Lead (Finance & Reporting) will play a crucial role in leading the carve-out from Etihad by overseeing a Greenfield S/4HANA Finance implementation, designing a future-proofed system architecture, and ensuring a seamless transition and ongoing support. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and IT colleagues to deliver efficient and effective solutions leveraging the capabilities of SAP S/4HANA. Post carve-out, you will manage, support, and enhance our SAP-based ERP system, specifically focusing on finance and reporting modules. Key objectives include applying fit-to-standard methodologies, using Signavio for process design and optimization, driving continuous improvements to financial processes, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring data integrity across the SAP ecosystem.Accountabilities
Serve as the subject matter expert for the SAP Finance & Reporting module (FI/CO, SAC Reporting, etc.), providing day-to-day support and resolving system-related issues.
Actively participate in end-to-end implementations of SAP S/4HANA Finance modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting, Controlling (CO), Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM), Multi-Bank Connectivity (MBC) and Treasury
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, design best-fit solutions using SAP S/4HANA Finance functionality and translate business needs into functional specifications.
Configure and customize SAP S/4HANA Finance modules, analyzing gaps between standard functionalities and business requirements, and implementing necessary customizations and enhancements.
Implement and manage MBC, Treasury and RE-FX functionalities, ensuring seamless bank integration, cash flow forecasting, payment automation, lease contract management and compliance with lease accounting standards (e.g. IFRS16).
Employ fit-to-standard methodologies and leverage Signavio to document and optimize business processes.
Integrate SAP S/4HANA Finance with other SAP and non-SAP systems, ensuring seamless data flow and reporting accuracy.
Plan, coordinate, and execute comprehensive testing (unit, integration, and user acceptance) to ensure quality and reliability of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions.
Provide end-user training on SAP S/4HANA Finance functionalities and processes, while offering post-implementation support and timely issue resolution.
Develop, document, and maintain user guides, functional specifications, process flows, configuration documents, and other relevant documentation.
Collaborate with IT and other business units on SAP system upgrades, patches, and enhancements to prevent disruption of business operations.
Monitor and review financial data to ensure accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
Support Treasury operations by enabling real-time cash visibility, optimizing working capital and automating reconciliation and financial risk management processes.
Manage lease accounting process in SAP RE-FX, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, proper valuation and accurate financial reporting of lease obligations.
Stay updated with the latest SAP S/4HANA Finance advancements, industry trends, and best practices, particularly in the areas of bank connectivity, treasury, payment automation and cash management to continuously improve system efficiency and business processes.
Ensure adherence to financial and data security policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining data integrity and confidentiality within SAP
Education & Experience
Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A masterxe2x80x99s degree, MBA, professional finance certification, or qualified accountant status is a plus.
Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience with SAP Finance (FI/CO) modules, including SAP Financial Accounting (FI), SAP Controlling (CO), and SAC Reporting.
Proven experience in implementing, configuring, and supporting SAP S/4HANA Finance modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, CO, FSCM), with at least 3 end-to-end Greenfield S/4HANA implementations.
Strong understanding of finance and accounting business processes, accounting principles, and reporting standards.
Experience integrating SAP S/4HANA Finance with other SAP and non-SAP systems, along with expertise in SAP system upgrades, migrations, and project management.
Familiarity with Signavio for process modelling and fit-to-standard methodologies.
About Etihad Airport Services-GroundEtihad Airport Services Ground is the sole ground operations handler at Zayed International Airport.EASG handles a wide variety of ground functions at the capitalxe2x80x99s international airport, from passenger check-in and boarding to baggage handling and aircraft services.All operations are centered around its three main prerogatives: safety and security in all its functions, world class operations for all customer airlines through maximum efficiency and a world class customer experience for all visiting and transiting guests.