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The SAP FICO Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as the internal expert for Finance and Controlling (FICO) processes within the SAP environment for Gates EMEA, with a strong focus on Controlling (CO), including product costing, standard costing, cost center accounting, and profitability analysis. This role is responsible for maintaining the FICO process template, guiding and developing local SMEs and Power Users (PUs), and driving continuous improvement within the assigned process area. The ideal candidate combines deep SAP FICO expertise with strong collaboration skills to ensure regional business process alignment, standardization, and excellence. The role can be based in one of our locations: Wrocław (Poland), Ghent (Belgium), Aachen (Germany), or Balsareny (Spain). We are looking for a candidate who is open to being based at one of these locations.
Job Responsibility
Act as the internal expert and primary contact for SAP FICO-related processes and functionalities
Maintain and update the FICO process template to ensure it reflects best practices and aligns with business requirements
Provide guidance, training, and support to local SMEs and PUs to strengthen process knowledge and execution capabilities
Propose and evaluate improvements to the FICO process template, focusing on efficiency, standardization, and business impact
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of FICO processes across other process areas
Be prepared to actively participate or be consulted on other regional rollouts of the SAP template, either as lead SME or supporting local SMEs
Support testing, validation, and deployment of SAP process enhancements and system changes
Contribute to documentation and knowledge-sharing initiatives to ensure consistent understanding of FICO processes across the organization
Serve as a key contributor to projects involving SAP FICO modules or related business transformations
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in SAP FICO, with strong exposure to Controlling (CO) modules, including product costing, cost center accounting, and profitability analysis
In-depth understanding of costing structures, cost allocations, and margin analysis within SAP
Experience maintaining or improving SAP FICO/CO process templates and documentation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost optimization and process improvement
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across functions and geographies
Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Ability to travel moderately (10% to 25%) within EMEA
Nice to have
SAP FICO certification or equivalent experience preferred