New York, NYContractPay : $/hr Job Title: IT Manager, Finance Systems Job Type: Contract/Contract-to-Hire Location: New York, NY (Hybrid Model, open to candidate willing to travel) Reports to: IT Sr. Director of Business Solutions Number of Direct Reports: 0 Key Internal Partners: Finance, Sales, and IT Key Business System: SAP S/4 HANA (FICO and CO-PA) and AFS Trade Promotion Management Software Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic SAP IT Finance Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the financial systems (SAP S4) and trading system (AFS) within the organization. Your primary objective will be to optimize operations, improve system functionality, and support strategic decision-making. This role also involves close collaboration with the global IT finance team to implement projects and tools for the North American office. Job Responsibilities:
- Support Financial and Sales Information Systems (40%)
- Provide comprehensive support to the finance team, ensuring effective utilization of SAP S4 functionality. Serve as the IT expert on AFS (trade promotion tool) and manage the application from a technical standpoint.
- Collaborate with finance stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into efficient IT solutions that align with financial strategies.
- Oversee the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of finance-related systems, including SAP S4, financial planning tools (CO-PA), budgeting, and forecasting software.
- Monitor and enhance the performance of financial systems, proactively addressing issues to ensure system stability and data accuracy.
- Develop and maintain documentation for financial systems, including process workflows, technical specifications, and user manuals.
- Manage IT Projects (40%)
- Lead financial system upgrades, enhancements, and integrations with other business systems, working closely with IT teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
- Manage IS projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget, utilizing local or matrix teams from France. Drive project and business objectives in partnership with project team members.
- Develop and enforce IT governance policies and procedures to ensure proper control and auditability of financial systems and data.
- Stay informed about the latest financial technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact and recommending strategic initiatives.
- Participate in global IT finance projects and provide technical solutions to leverage applications available at the group level.
- Serve as a Key IT Business Partner (10%)
- Understand business goals and propose appropriate technology solutions, including assessing time, staffing, and costs for implementation and support.
- Develop a deep understanding of business processes and their dependencies on supported technologies.
- Collaborate with business teams (finance, sales, etc.) on IT-related projects, offering guidance and recommendations on technical solutions.
- Educate Business Users on Information Systems (10%)
- Provide training and support to existing and new users to enhance their knowledge and experience with SAP S4 Hana.
- Partner with key users to implement and optimize new and existing processes.
- Challenge user requests to ensure best practices are followed and implemented.
- Conduct needs assessments with users, offering alternatives and challenging the status quo when appropriate.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Timely and effective support to front office business teams
- Serve as the front office IT subject matter expert in the finance domain
- On-time project completion that meets charter objectives
Position Requirements: Education:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, information technology, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
Experience:
- Proven experience (5+ years) in finance-related IT roles, with a strong understanding of finance processes and systems.
- Solid knowledge of SAP S4 financial modules, ERP platforms, and financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience in team leadership, project management, and vendor management.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with finance and IT teams, as well as senior management.
- Certification in relevant IT or finance-related fields is a plus.
Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to convey complex information clearly to the target audience.
- Demonstrates effective listening skills and handles difficult situations with sensitivity and diplomacy.
- Deep understanding of business processes with the ability to challenge users when appropriate.
- Ability to design and implement end-to-end solutions, utilizing both technical and functional expertise.
- Strong team collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and global IT resources.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, keeping management informed of relevant issues.
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.