SAP Solution Architect - FICO in Franklin, WI at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

Date Posted: 6/25/2019

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Job Description

The Finance/Costing solutions architect is responsible for creating high level solution models and solution architectures aligned to business outcomes across CIT. This position will also serve as a consultant to the Division finance group, controllers and cost accountings guiding them on the capabilities of systems to continually improve business operations.


* Deliver high-level solution models and solution architectures in line with business requirements, organization and industry standards across all CIT Plants.
* Ensure compliance of all high-level solution models and solution architectures to the target Architecture, Enterprise roadmap, architecture principles and standards
* Provide direction and guidance on projects ensuring adherence to architecture and design standards and the enterprise target architecture.
* Work with the project stakeholders to understand the business outcomes and strategy so that recommended solution options provide the best fit against requirements and budget
* Be able to independently lead or execute complex assignments and projects.
* Support the functional and technical Analysts to determine high-level functional and nonfunctional requirements, maximizing the use of standard or out-of-the-box features and capabilities

* Create solution options and solution architectures, ensuring any deviations to the standards are handled through the Strategy and Architecture Governance process
* Be accountable for the viability of proposed solutions and provides direction, advice and guidance on the appropriate approach to the solution throughout the project
* Performs the design authority role on projects ensuring that the detailed designs and solutions delivered align to the solution architecture, managing and resolving any design issues as they arise
* Maintains awareness of the technology in use within the Group in order to ensure solutions leverage the capability of the estate
* Work with external suppliers to ensure that the appropriate technology direction is set with respect to systems, data and technical infrastructure
* Work and effectively communicates with a wide range of stakeholders across the Group in developing a solution that meets the needs of the business
*Other duties may be assigned*
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Average 40 -- 50% travel for implementation projects.


* Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college in Supply Chain/IT or equivalent experience required
* Minimum of eight (8) years of SAP or related experience in various Functional or Technical positions.
* Minimum of five (5) years of working in SAP PP, SD, MM and WM modules with at least (1) one year of experience in PM and QM modules.
* Demonstrated experience with industry best practices and implementing these into SAP business processes.
* Experience in at least three end to end full life cycle SAP implementation projects.
* Working knowledge of other SAP functional areas in FI/CO
* Experience with SAP Logistics Information Structure. (LIS)
* Demonstrated understanding and application of the functional and technical aspects of the analysis and design process and its associated documentation (i.e., Functional/technical specifications, test plans)
CPA or SAP FICO or Architect certifications preferred

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Solid appreciation of architecture practices and principles
* Drive and aptitude to take ownership and drive to conclusion
* SAP Functional knowledge in FICO, product costing, legal entity structures and consolidations
* Awareness of integration techniques and tools
* Awareness of data design principles and modelling techniques
* Commercial acumen and appreciation of business finance fundamentals
* Experience of delivering projects across multiple domains
* Awareness of GAAP and IFRS rules
* Awareness and experience of structured programming languages
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled


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