Sr Specialist IT SAP Finance

Functional Objectives

• Provide expert-level support and continuous improvement for SAP Fomamce solutions across SAP S/4HANA and ECC platforms.
• Ensure the stability, compliance, and performance of SAP modules supporting Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), Treasury, and Asset Management.
• Deliver Level 3 (L3) support and manage the end-to-end delivery of enhancements, from requirement gathering through design, testing, and deployment.
• Contribute to SAP architecture governance, technical documentation standards, and IT governance processes to ensure consistency and audit readiness.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in SAP Finance, supporting projects, change initiatives, and digital transformation efforts.
• Collaborate closely with Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) to align IT solutions with business priorities and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

Main Tasks

SAP Finance Support & Operations

• Provide L3 support for SAP FI/CO, Treasury, and Asset Accounting modules, including deep-dive troubleshooting, configuration, and solution implementation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations (e.g., IFRS, SOX).
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.

Enhancement Delivery

• Manage the full lifecycle of SAP Finance enhancements, including requirement analysis, functional design, configuration, testing, documentation, and go-live support.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, BRMs, and developers to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of enhancements.
• Ensure enhancements align with SAP best practices and enterprise architecture standards.

Project & Change Execution

• Participate in SAP Finance-related projects, including S/4HANA migrations, system upgrades, and process redesigns.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional and technical SAP solutions.
• Support testing, training, and deployment activities.

Collaboration & Business Engagement

• Work closely with Finance, Controlling, and Audit teams to understand business needs and deliver SAP solutions that support financial transparency and operational efficiency.
• Partner with BRMs to ensure alignment between IT services and business expectations, and to support strategic planning and prioritization.

Documentation & Governance

• Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation for SAP Finance configurations, interfaces, and processes.
• Contribute to SAP architecture governance by ensuring solutions align with enterprise standards and integration strategies.
• Support audit and compliance activities through proper documentation and traceability.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities for automation, analytics, and process optimization in financial operations.
• Stay current with SAP innovations (e.g., Central Finance, Group Reporting, Fiori apps) and recommend relevant improvements.

Education and Professional Knowledge

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.

Professional Knowledge & Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP FI/CO and related finance modules in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP ECC and S/4HANA, including new functionalities such as Universal Journal and Central Finance.
• Proven experience in L3 support and enhancement delivery, including root cause analysis, functional design, and testing.
• Experience with technical documentation, SAP governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with integration points between Finance and other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 5–10% as required.

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About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF). 

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