Associate Manager , Global IT - SAP Finance

Associate Manager , Global IT - SAP Finance

Job Description

Associate Manager, IT - SAP Finance

Location: Bangalore

Position Summary

We are seeking an Associate Manager, IT-SAP Finance with 5 to 6 years of hands-on SAP Finance configuration experience to support finance processes, system enhancements, and SAP project delivery. The role is suitable for a strong SAP FI configurator who can work independently in a remote setup from Bangalore while collaborating closely with business users, IT teams, and project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have good working knowledge of core SAP FI processes such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, tax configuration, financial close activities, and integration with MM and SD, PS and other areas. The candidate should be able to understand business requirements, perform configuration, prepare functional specifications, support testing, resolve defects, and assist with production support activities.

This role requires strong hands-on SAP FI configuration skills, good analytical ability, clear communication, and the capability to work with guidance from senior team members while taking ownership of assigned deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and support SAP FI processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, tax configuration, and month-end close activities.
• Work with business users to understand finance requirements and translate them into SAP configuration, functional specifications, and test scenarios.
• Support SAP enhancement requests, small projects, rollouts, and production support activities under the guidance of senior SAP Finance leads.
• Perform configuration in SAP FI areas such as company codes, fiscal year variants, posting periods, document types, field status groups, tolerance groups, payment methods, tax codes, and account determination. The list is not exhaustive and expected to cover FI area.
• Analyze and resolve SAP FI incidents, defects, and process issues by coordinating with business teams, technical teams, and cross-functional SAP modules.
• Prepare and execute unit testing, support integration testing, assist users during UAT, and document test results and issue resolutions.
• Coordinate with ABAP, MM, SD, CO,  Treasury, and external application teams for interface, enhancement, and integration-related requirements.
• Maintain configuration documentation, functional specifications, support knowledge articles, and change request documentation in line with project and audit standards.
  
  Shift Timings(EU)
  12:30pm- 9:30pm IST
  
  Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related field.
• 5 to 6 years of hands-on SAP FI configuration and support experience in complex SAP environment.
• Practical experience in SAP ECC and/or exposure to SAP S/4HANA Finance implementation, migration, or rollout projects
• Strong working knowledge of SAP FI areas including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, tax, payment processing, financial close, and reporting.
• Hands-on configuration experience in ledgers, company codes, posting periods, document types, field status groups, number ranges, account determination, payment configuration, tax codes, and reconciliation processes.
• Good understanding of FI integration with MM, SD, CO, Treasury, and external interfaces.
• Experience preparing functional specifications, configuration documents, test scripts, and support documentation.
• Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot SAP FI defects, and coordinate with technical and cross-functional teams for resolution.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote delivery model from Bangalore.
• Experience working in global support or project delivery teams across multiple time zones.
• Good understanding of tax processes, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements, added advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP Central Finance, Fiori apps, workflow, or reporting tools is an added advantage.

Travel

This role is primarily based out of Bangalore. Occasional travel may be required based on project or business needs.

Location(s)

Bengaluru - Brookfield GCC

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

Experience Level

Mid Level