SAP Finance Solution Architect

AdvanSix • Hopewell, VA

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About The Position

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

AdvanSix is seeking a seasoned SAP Finance Solution Architect to join our Enterprise Platforms team under the Digital Transformation & Technology (DTT)organization. This role serves as the primary product owner for the Finance function, responsible for the BUILD and RUN of SAP S/4HANA and related finance applications. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and business outcomes through robust SAP solutions. This role is critical in fostering a data-driven culture, enabling change management, and ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance across the SAP Finance landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in SAP Finance modules (FI/CO, Asset Accounting, AP/AR, etc.).
• Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation, support, and operations.
• Strong understanding of Finance business processes and SAP integration.
• Experience in incident/problem management and application lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA Finance, PMP).
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or similar regulated industry.
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BPC and integration with non-SAP systems.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Experience with compliance frameworks including SOX and ITGC controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for execution of DTT projects and support needs of the Finance business unit, working closely with DTT business partner for Finance.
• Represent DTT in extended functional teams, collaborating with Finance stakeholders, DTT business partners and Super Users.
• Drive execution of prioritized digital transformation programs aligned with business goals.
• Foster a data-driven culture and support change management initiatives.
• Lead BUILD and RUN activities for SAP S/4HANA Finance applications, ensuring system stability and performance.
• Manage incidents and problems across the SAP S/4HANA landscape, ensuring clear communication, robust root cause analysis, and high-quality technical resolution working with multiple vendors.
• Identify and implement application management actions to optimize performance, availability, and license usage.
• Advocate for leveraging standard best practices, maintaining a clean core.
• Monitor and maintain the SAP Finance landscape, ensuring effective batch job execution and system health.
• Oversee identity and access management across the SAP landscape, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulatory requirements.
• Partner with SAP project teams and AMS partners to optimize relationships and hold suppliers accountable.
• Manage application currency, including documentation, training materials, and knowledge articles for SAP Finance applications.
• Plan and oversee upgrades for SAP S/4HANA on RISE, ensuring clean core change management.
• Ensure training materials and knowledge articles are comprehensive, concise, and regularly updated.
• Invest time in planning, discovery, and reflection to drive better decisions and outcomes.
• Identify improvement opportunities, challenge the status quo, and drive appropriate change.
• Effectively manage and mitigate risks related to SAP Finance systems and processes.

Benefits

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level