Solution Experts are responsible for providing direction and guidance to support and deliver business solutions in their domain expertise aligned with IT strategy
It is also expected from solution experts to collaborate with other stakeholders to find the right fit and build consensus to support business case and benefits realisation
The SAP Finance Solution Expert is responsible for leading the implementation of Finance related systems across relevant Al Futtaim entities
The role will work closely with AFG Finance stakeholders and leadership in implementing SAP Finance solutions to satisfy their requirements
There will be a strong emphasis on translating business requirements into functional requirements using technology as a key enabler
Although the primary focus of the role will be on Finance solutions there is an expectation that the SAP Finance Solution Expert will identify integration points with the wider finance and business function to ensure that interdependencies are identified and considered when developing and implementing SAP Finance solutions
Job Responsibilities
Solution ManagementLead in designing, specifying and selecting information system solutions, considering functionality, data, security, integration, infrastructure and performance
Lead the organisation in exploiting technology and use knowledge of IT solutions to drive organisational change and support business process design improvements
Drive adoption of standard solutions across companies and geographies and minimise bespoke developments
Understand and support to software architecture design and support development team in developing solutions
Ensure compliance with IT Policies, Security Standards and strengthen internal controls
Identify and manage key risks in your solution domain
Participate in RFI & RFP processes for sourcing software services and solutions for the business
Support in building TCO and business cases for IT solutions, considering infrastructure, licenses, development and support Leadership & Team ManagementBuild a lean, skilled and fully engaged team; working with them to plan and prioritise their workloads
Develop team in line with target competencies
Motivate team members to maintain excellence in service delivery and have opportunities for professional development
Promote and fast-track your talent within EIT
Other Key ResponsibilitiesTo liaise with relevant managers and stakeholders in IT to ensure full collaboration and understanding on critical topics and avoid any escalations
Contribute to the improvement of the solution demand & delivery practices, procedures, methodologies and tools through identification of and participation in improvement initiatives
Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, management skills and domain expertise by using continuous learning & development tools
Job Requirements
College or University degree in Finance/Accounting/IT or a related discipline
Minimum of (10) years of experience in the design, configuration, testing, debugging, delivery and support of SAP FICO & S/4HANA Finance processes and full SAP project life cycles of significant size, scope and complexity
Expertise in the Finance data migration (such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset accounting, Profit center planning data, associated master data objects and configuration tasks)
Experience with and understanding of criticalities in the Data migration activities
In-depth knowledge of SAP Finance is essential
SAP Finance Professional certification will be a plus