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Airbus · 4 months ago

Sr. Finance Transformation Manager

Kinston, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Senior Finance Transformation Manager to join our Financial Systems team. The role involves managing high-risk projects, implementing SAP FI-CO modules, and ensuring financial data accuracy while collaborating with stakeholders.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Be an expert to manage high-risk & complex projects while leveraging cross-functional resources and capabilities

Full understanding of SAP delivery models by following ASAP methodology, tools, and procedures

Engage with Stakeholders both internal & external and be responsible for delivery of its major elements including project business objectives, scope and solution within quality criteria, on time and budget

Review project plans and scope with the Project team to ensure that all team members understand the assigned tasks and associated deliverable dates

Collaborate with project sponsors and stakeholders to establish scope, cost, schedule, quality, deliverables to deliver a new or modified business capability through the execution of an SAP project

Ensure projects are completed within committed time and budget requirements and are integrated with other applications. Provide guidance for SAP implementation, methodologies and support policies, standards and procedures to continue new innovative development strategies and ideas

Provide leadership in ensuring consistent use of the Airbus project methodology

Will use their strong SAP Portfolio experience to deliver various large scale Enterprise value initiatives

Escalate early issues about the projects to management and be Responsible to manage and maintain ongoing risks by evaluating medium to complex situations accurately and identify potential solutions that create positive outcomes

Build proactive formal and informal communication/relationship with key internal & external stakeholders

Strategically partner with diverse stakeholders as well as with technical staff, programming teams, technical analysts and business partners to deliver on enterprise on a multitude of projects both technical and business value in nature

Spearhead the end-to-end implementation of SAP FI-CO modules (GL, AP, AR, AA, CCA, PCA) for the new entity, tailoring configurations to align with both local regulatory requirements and global best practices

Develop and execute meticulous project plans, encompassing scope definition, resource allocation, risk assessment, and change management strategies, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery

Lead complex data migration initiatives, employing advanced tools and methodologies to ensure accurate and efficient transfer of legacy financial data into SAP S/4HANA

Conduct detailed "as-is" and "to-be" process mapping for core financial cycles (P2P, O2C, R2R), identifying bottlenecks and recommending SAP-driven solutions for optimization

Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including configuration guides, user manuals, and standard operating procedures, fostering knowledge transfer and ensuring long-term system sustainability

Design and implement seamless interfaces and data mappings to ensure accurate and timely transfer of financial data from diverse industrial systems into SAP FI-CO

Ensure that the financial data from the industrial systems is properly reconciled within SAP

Be an internal contact for SAP solutions for diverse teams and internal clients including but not limited to business managers, directors, and executive Staff in a professional demeanor. Responsible for strong relationships as the external contact with SAP, strategic partners and suppliers

Responsible for writing and presenting executive reports using strong verbal, written and presentation skills / or using Key performance indicators

Primary support contact for assistance with change requests, user acceptance testing and associated actions in support of SAP related systems and/or solutions

Full engagement in month end and year end closing activities for FI-CO modules and provide full support to other functions in capacity

Qualification

SAP FI-COData MigrationProject ManagementPMP CertificationSAP S/4HANAProcess MappingAnalytical SkillsBusiness AcumenCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Accounting, Information Systems or related field of study

8-10 years of experience

SAP ERP and modules such as FI-CO

Analytical abilities and are capable of synthesizing and prioritizing a large volume of information

Communication skills to communicate clearly, concisely, and with impact

Accountability and can take personal ownership for delivering and exceeding commitments

Progressive thinker and strong problem-solver with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/tasks from inception to completion in a changing environment

Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into human capital strategies, programs and initiatives

Demonstrated ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization and across multiple sites

Proven proponent of technology and utilizing data to drive decision making

Demonstrated ability to drive culture and serve as a change agent

Preferred

Master's degree is highly preferred

PMP Certification

SAP FI / CO certification

SAP modules MM-PP-SD

Benefits

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.