Senior Finance Transformation Manager Job at Airbus (Kinston)

Job Description

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Senior Finance Transformation Manager to join our Financial Systems team. Our Finance and Accounting team members need excellent analytical and communication skills to successfully manage our financial portfolio. Our teams provide key analytics – from month-end closing to performance management analysis for our partners. If you’re analytical, detail oriented and have a passion for numbers, you’ll enjoy working with our cross-functional global team.

Job Responsibility

Project Management (40%): 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
Expertise on Complex Integration Activities (30%): 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
SAP operational / Support activities (25%): 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
This task requires an in-depth knowledge of SAP Finance modules and integration with the major SAP modules such as MM-PP-SD
Other tasks as requested (5%)

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Accounting, Information Systems or related field of study
8-10 years SAP ERP and modules such as FI-CO
Worked on upgrade, global rollout and support projects
Strong production support experience in an onsite and offshore support delivery model
Served as a SPOC for onsite production support
Responsible for Root cause analysis, after action reviews and post Implementation reviews and address the outcome
Handle and support Year-end and Period-end closing activities and support end users in executing their tasks and reporting
Understanding of multiple modules and capability to do configuration and gap analysis
Conduct extensive training sessions for business users
Prepare training documentations and user manuals
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
You are a 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
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings
Hearing: able to hear and participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor
Eligible for employment in US

Nice to have

Master’s degree is highly preferred
PMP Certification
SAP FI / CO certification
SAP modules MM-PP-SD

What we offer

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

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