SAP Finance Consultant

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Manager

FUNCTION:DBS - IDT Services

LOCATION: Monterrey, Mexico

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is responsible to work with various teams and partners of BAT to ensure SAP Finance applications including, but not limited to ECC, S4 Central Finance, BPC, Treasury and Cash Management are deployed and maintained effectively.

Reports to: Sr Design Authority – BI & HR

Geographic Scope: Global

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• 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 to 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.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• In depth expertise in SAP FICO and S4 Simplified Finance
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices.
• 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 organization 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.

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!