Functional Lead - SAP FI

Schneider Electric•Louisville, KY

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate, experienced, and skilled Functional Lead - SAP FI to support the digital transformation within Schneider Electric's North America Market (NAM). As a member of NAM Digital and respective program Scrum team you will lead definition, planning and delivering iterative releases of our digital platforms using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). You will work closely with Finance business process owners, Product management, Solution Architects, Scrum team members, and enabling teams. The Functional Lead - SAP FI partners with Business Process Owners and product management teams to drive transformation by providing functional design leadership and identifying modern technology solutions leveraging industry-leading practices. This role is primarily focused on solution architecture, process design, and strategic decision-making, rather than hands-on configuration. The Functional Lead helps develop transformation roadmaps and identify and quantify value drivers to support business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Finance, with 5-10 years of relevant experience in SAP FI
Strong knowledge of SAP Finance and SAP FSCM capabilities, with a focus on solution design and architecture using leading industry practices
Deep understanding of finance processes and demonstrated experience in leading the design of multiple complex SAP implementation projects
Experience in designing and architecting solutions in SAP FI (AR, AP, GL, Asset) and FSCM (Credit Management, Dispute Management); hands-on configuration experience is a plus but not the primary focus
Familiarity with SQL for data retrieval and validation is preferred
Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial reconciliations and data validations
Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle, SAP Project Implementation Methodology, and project management tools
Knowledge of Agile principles and frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban; SAFe experience highly desired

Nice To Haves

Certification and experience with S/4 HANA Finance (at least one implementation cycle) is preferred
Familiarity with integrating SAP with third-party apps and add-ons like SABRIX/OneSource tax determination, Vistex Rebate Management is preferred
Knowledge of SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting module (SAP RAR) is preferred
Solid understanding of end-to-end business process flows (Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Plan to Produce, Record to Report)
Experience integrating finance processes with Sales and Distribution, Production, Procurement, and Project Systems modules of SAP is preferred
Understanding of financial flows for various manufacturing processes (MTS, MTO, CTO, ETO) is preferred
Basic knowledge of product costing and profitability analysis is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide process and solution design expertise and drive process standardization across SAP FI and related domains
Lead design decisions and guide resolution in collaboration with Product Managers and Owners, ensuring alignment with business goals
Confirm process scope and assess required customizations with Product Managers and Owners, focusing on minimizing custom development through smart design
Collaborate with Product Managers and Owners to identify and quantify value drivers and ensure solution design supports them
Work closely with Solution Architects to provide functional input and design guidance for roadmap development
Participate in and support Scrum teams during Sprint planning, execution, documentation, and delivery of user stories, with a focus on design integrity
Help teams segment, sequence, and prioritize work efforts based on business value and design feasibility
Assist in addressing risks and clearing impediments that may impact solution delivery
Provide design guardrails and governance to ensure solutions remain aligned with the product vision and enterprise architecture
Encourage innovation and problem-solving to address user concerns through smart design choices, avoiding unnecessary customizations
Help teams define test scope and ensure end-to-end processes are covered appropriately from a design perspective
Collaborate with Functional and Development teams to ensure delivery of user stories aligns with the intended design
Work with Change Management on stakeholder engagement activities to support solution adoption
Help develop a comprehensive Cutover plan, encompassing business and technical activities for the end-to-end solution
Drive defect resolution and remove roadblocks, ensuring design integrity is maintained throughout

Benefits

medical (with member reward points)
dental
vision
basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)
flexible work arrangements
paid family leaves
401(k) + match
well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs
12 holidays per year
15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date)
opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date)
military leave benefits