Digital & IT SAP FICO Specialist

Parker • Cleveland, OH

102d

About The Position

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Requirements

• 4-year University / College Degree and relevant technical / business certifications.
• Five or more years' experience in Information Technology.
• Experience in security best practices and compliance requirements for area of expertise.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Available to provide after-hours technical support as needed.
• A minimum of 5 years SAP full cycle implementation experience in Financial Accounting, costing, Controlling and Management Accounting.
• Experienced SAP finance, Costing and controlling subject matter expert.
• Must have worked in customized processes and SAP Template solutions within the SAP arena.
• Must have worked in RICEFW developments, exposure to BAPI, Integration, User exits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Identify and manage senior stakeholders, evaluate their interests and establish effective communication channels.
• Specify requirements for toolset adaptations, acceptance testing of implemented solutions, develop migration strategies and plans.
• Good appreciation of systems design and SAP configuration.
• Working knowledge of appropriate legislation, accounting standards, including the Data Protection Act, DFARS and ITARS.
• Day-to-day use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio & PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of business processes, commercial drivers and activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert to projects on SAP FICO functional modules and advise on possibilities.
• Elicit requirements using interviews, process reviews, shadowing, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task & workflow analysis.
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, identify and close gaps, and distinguish user requests from underlying true needs.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and SAP functional requirements.
• Deliver appropriate artefacts on standard templates, including Process Flows, Technical Design, Solution Design, User Stories, Use Cases, GUI Screen and Interface designs.
• Engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Expertise in configuration and implementation of Financial Accounting, costing & controlling, Management Accounting, Bank Communication Management, Treasury and Risk Management, and Asset reporting.
• Act as the liaison between the customer community and the SAP application teams regarding SAP capability.
• Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze trade-offs between usability, functionality and performance needs.
• Implement and deploy SAP template solution to achieve defined business goals.
• Own and manage the design, documentation and implementation of processes and process improvements.
• Initiate continuous improvements activities to increase the efficiency of the business information systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance provided at no cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree