Overview
The SAP Manager will serve as a senior Operations Finance Data Lead in a transformative global project within the pharmaceutical sector. This critical role focuses on managing and optimizing the design and governance of Operations Finance data in SAP S/4HANA, with emphasis on areas such as Product Costing, Inventory Valuation, and Material Ledger. The contractor will work collaboratively with various teams and senior stakeholders to execute data strategies that enhance operational efficiency and reporting capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead data design initiatives for Product Costing and Inventory Management.
- Provide subject matter expertise in Inventory Valuation and Material Ledger processes.
- Support the transition from SAP ECC to S/4HANA through effective data management.
- Define and implement enterprise data standards and governance frameworks.
- Assess existing data structures to identify harmonization opportunities.
- Facilitate data cleansing, enrichment, and migration activities.
- Translate finance process requirements into effective data requirements.
- Collaborate with global Finance, Data & Analytics, and S/4 deployment teams to drive project success.
Requirements
- Significant experience in Operations Finance with expertise in SAP.
- Strong knowledge of Product Costing, Inventory Valuation, and Material Ledger.
- Experience in large-scale Finance or ERP transformation projects.
- Desireable: Experience in S/4HANA implementation.
- Background in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare sectors.
- Familiarity with Data Governance and Data Quality principles.
- Ability to engage with both technical and senior stakeholder communities.
- A problem-solving mindset to navigate complex data requirements.