Lead Functional Analyst - SAP CFIN and SAP FICO

Lead Functional Analyst - SAP CFIN and SAP FICO

Job Description:

Are you a passionate SAP Central Finance professional ready to drive digital transformation? Airbus embarked on its digital journey a few years ago, aiming to revolutionize the company and prepare for the future by enabling new revenue streams in a digitally connected world. This transformation embraces new ways of working and harnesses the power of technology.

We're looking for a SAP FICO and Central Finance Consultant to join our team in Bangalore, India.

Your mission

You are passionate about shaping the future of finance through digital innovation? Then this is your new challenge! You will step into a crucial role where you'll translate complex finance requirements into smart, scalable SAP solutions, effectively bridging the gap between business and IT to meet our strategic goals. You'll be central to our Finance Transformation journey, actively coordinating with technical leads to map, implement, and enhance SAP Central Finance solutions that boost efficiency and foster innovation. Your involvement will span the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and design through configuration, rigorous testing, and seamless go-live support. We're looking for someone who thrives in dynamic settings and is passionate about solving challenges with cutting-edge technology.

Your location
Bangalore (Airbus)

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Collaborate You'll work with the team to drive the end-to-end implementation of Central Finance solutions, enhancing efficiency and innovation.
• Design and implement:
• Drive initial data loads and ongoing replication for accuracy and performance.
• Develop and enhance reporting solutions for better data visibility and quality monitoring.
• Continuously assess and improve Central Finance processes and SLT configurations to enhance performance, scalability, and business value.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues within the Central Finance/SLT landscape, ensuring system stability.

Desired skills and qualifications

• SAP Central Finance Execution: Candidates should have 4 to 7 years of SAP implementation experience, demonstrating the successful completion of one or more end-to-end Central Finance (CFIN) projects and mixed scenarios with stronger role play.
• Data Migration: Hands-on experience with executing and managing the Initial Load process in SAP Central Finance, from source systems to the Central Finance system. Candidates should have a solid understanding of the dependencies, sequencing, error handling, and performance considerations during the initial load. 
• SAP CFIN Extensibility features: Proven experience in utilizing extensibility features within Central Finance, with a strong understanding of how custom extensions affect data replication through SLT or AIF. The ability to define custom logic without impacting core financial processes is essential.
• SLT & AIF Proficiency: Familiarity with tools such as SAP Landscape Transformation Replication Server (SLT), Application Interface Framework (AIF), and relevant customizing activities is required. 
• SAP S/4 HANA Central Finance Certification is preferred.
• We instead of I: you would describe yourself as a Team player with a proactive "can-do" attitude and experience working on projects with international teams and stakeholders
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills: you are passionate about creatively solving problems and building new solutions
• Communication skills: you are able to communicate effectively in English and elaborate ideas with both business and technical stakeholders. Some proficiency in French / German would be a plus. Excellent analytical, time management, interpersonal skills and a good team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Motivated to work in an environment that promotes autonomy, proactiveness and lifelong learning.
• Supports the IT Product Manager in the Product/Service Planning based on the customer requirements
• Produces documentation of current challenges, future requirements, and benefits in a manner appropriate for the customer.
• Defines and develop the required specification documents to be reviewed with stakeholders and Product team members.
• Conducts in-depth discovery meetings, targeted at understanding, capturing, and identifying the complex business requirements and operational objectives of the customer, with recommendations on automation.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital

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