Manager - Business Application - SAP - FMCG

Job Description

Position (Designation) : Business Application Manager Function : BPT & IT Grade : Manager Location : Corporate Centre- Manager would handle SAP Applications for International Geography with a team of internal and external SAP experts- Manager will use strong consulting skills to closely interface with International Business and suggest appropriate Applications in SAP Domain- The Manager should have a full understanding of SAP Suite capabilities in FI/CO/Cross module integration.- The Manager will need to build a right balance between the Business requirement and IT Capabilities to deliver value added IT solutionsKey Deliverables of the Role :- Manage the Annual SAP projects and SAP Support processes across 4+ international geographies. This will include acting as liaison with Business teams for troubleshooting : investigates, analyses, and solves process problems and map business requirements and develop necessary product modifications to satisfy clients needs- Manage SAP FI/CO configuration by self and overlook other module configuration through a team of internal and external SAP experts in SD/MM/PP.- Responsible primarily for successful implementation of SAP, including providing functional expertise for post-implementation queries- Manage Master Data team through a team of internal and external Master data experts. This will include but not restricted to Master data management SLA and managing Master Data module projects.- Manage Cost / Benefit analysis of Project portfolio and ensure cost projection / cost control over Project initiatives. This will include preparing monthly / periodic reports on Cost to be shared with relevant geographiesPrepare business specifications (Business Blueprints, Functional and Technical Specifications) :- Formulate and define application scope and objectives and devise procedures to solve business problems- Provide business analysis specifically in the redesign and implementation of SAP functions and processes- Customize SAP functionality to satisfy business requirements- Design, configuration and testing of core FI/CO modules (GL, AP, AR)- Design, configuration and testing of CO-PA / ML- Design, configuration and testing of Asset Management- Design, configuration and testing of Consolidations- Experience with report writer and report painter- Experience with product costing and material ledger- Experience and knowledge of key integration points with FI/CO modules- Conduct training Provide guidance, presentation and instruction on SAP products to clients.- Should have understanding of Taxation- Should be strong in CIN- Understand ASAP Methodology and Pre and Post Go live stages in SAP ProjectsThe FI/CO Consultant should have experience of direct interaction with end users with following capabilities :- Communicate SAP capabilities/possibilities within their respective modules- Induct / Train End users on specific functionalities in FI/CO- Establish priorities in consultation with Functional Counterparts- Ability to steer projects through communication, follow-up and interventions.- Maintain constant engagement levels with Customer to ensure project success- The resource should be comfortable to travel any part of the worldThe Manager should have experience of interaction with other IT Functions to facilitate :- Successful End-End IT Projects through sharing of Domain Knowledge- Knowledge / Directions for interfacing Web Applications with SAP- Support impact analysis of FI/CO integration for other projects within ITEducational Qualification & Experience :- MBA in Finance or Chartered accountant preferred- Preferably FI/CO certified with cross module integration expertise- Sound Business process knowledge and process design skills- Minimum 4-5 years of SAP domain handling experience with hands-on configuration and implementation experience- Minimum 2-3 years in current role- Experience in two full life cycle implementations and support including in-depth understanding of Process, Data and IT Landscape interplay.- Experience and exposure in all phases of a project life cycle including analysis, design, development, testing, training, deployment of solutions, and postproduction support/maintenance functions.- Experience in Financial Year change-over / Month / Quarterly closing / similar transitions- Implementation Experience in COPA / ML will be highly preferred- Being part of ERP driven organization transformation initiatives. will be an added advantagePersonal Attributes required for the role :- Strong Requirement Finalization skills supported with excellent written and verbal communication- Strong interpersonal skills with proven expertise in handling users and Change management- Organized professional including skills of cost benefit analysis, project management- Strong troubleshooting skills- Be respectful and a team player- Responsible, self-motivated, and confidentKey skill required for the role :- Good SAP hand-on configuration and implementation skills- Good SAP troubleshooting skills including reduction of support tickets- Strong planning and execution skills- Conversant with working in cross functional teams- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal along with appreciation of cross cultural communication- Good interpersonal skills- Ability to Multi-task and work under tight deadlines- Must be willing to travel on overseas assignments,

Keyskills :
project life cyclecost benefit analysismaster data managementstrong interpersonal skillslife cyclemaster datasap supportit projectscost controlsap productsstatements of work sow