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ROLE PROFILE
JOB TITLE: SAP FinanceDesign Authority
FUNCTION: Digital Business Solutions (IDT)
SUB FUNCTION: Global Application Services
CITY & COUNTRY: Selangor, Malaysia
ROLE SUMMARY
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
In this role, you will be responsible to work with various teams and partners of BAT to ensure SAP Finance applications specifically SAP FICO and S4 Simplified Finance are deployed and maintained effectively.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
The role is responsible to provide functional and technical expertise to manage the overall integrity and stability of selected applications within a major functional area (e.g. ERP, Marketing, Corporate Services). This encompasses the support to development of new and improved service capabilities which will enable BAT’s business functions to move to global operating models.
Reports to | Senior Design Authority - BI & HR |
Number of Direct Reports | N/A |
Core Relationships | Internal -Business stakeholders/DRBUs/Functions, Process Owners, Platform owners External - Outsourced partners |
Geographic Scope | Global |
Travel Required | N/A |
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Maintaining and overseeing governance for the in scope solutions according to BAT standards and processes, as well as industry best practices.
- Functional and Technical gatekeeper to Productive systems.
- Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Global Application Services Function, that will drive, participate and represent GAS in various initiatives or functional/technical discussions across different functions and business units in BAT.
- Evaluate business risks and issues related to operational incidents, potential impact from changes, and internal audit reports. Implement appropriate risk management processes and take appropriate and timely actions.
- Participate and contribute in crisis management on high severity incidents, and drive resolution of IT service and/or business issues using agreed escalation routes.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Senior Sponsors, Department Heads, Process Owners, Platform owners, and Partners.
- Plans and manages own work to deliver agreed objectives and outputs.
- Highly adaptable to volatile working dynamics and therefore, able to organize well with varying priorities
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Experience Required
- 8+ years post graduate work experience in an IT environment
- 6+ years’ experience in SAP Finance modules, components or applications
- Minimum 2 end-to-end implementation project life cycle.
- Experience in support organization for SAP systems.
- Managing large external partner teams in end-to-end application service management.
- Experience in large global organisation using in-sourced and out-sourced IT services and a good working knowledge of the management of global applications services in a complex matrix environment
- Leads and Influences others regarding policies, practices, and procedure
- Has a growth mindset, stays up to date with technology and displays continuous self-development.
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement and management skills.
- Possess problem solving skills and flexible in performing tasks based on business requirements.
Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required
- In depth expertise in SAP FICO and S4 Simplified Finance
- Knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices.
Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Certifications in SAP Finance modules and components and ITIL professional examinations is beneficial
BENEFICIAL
- Expertise in other SAP Finance solution modules including but not limited to CFin, BPC, Treasury and Cash Management
- Practical knowledge of Agile and DevOps
- Experience working in, and good understanding of SOX controls and how it applies within IT
- Knowledge of General Accounting, IBPM and USGAAP.
WE ARE BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!