SAP Solution Architect Manager, Finance

Trinseo • Wayne, PA

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About The Position

This newly created role is responsible for leading the IT digital collaboration with the Finance organization. The role is responsible for the management, direction, and integration of all Finance applications leveraged within Trinseo. This individual will be the owner of IT's relationship with the Finance organization and will be accountable for listening to the issues and desires across the entire team and working a clear/communicated prioritization effort. In addition, this individual must have deep experience with all SAP modules that support the Record-to-Report (Finance) process area. They will provide SAP Finance related technical leadership as they develop an architectural blueprint and product technology roadmap that aligns Trinseo's IT, business goals and digital transformation with Trinseo finance department strategy. This role is charged with overseeing, defining, and monitoring critical path activities for day-to-day issue resolution, minor/major enhancements, and projects. They will have a critical role engaging with Finance leaders to provide strategic guidance, execution strategy, through implementation and support. The Senior Manager, Solution Architect will manage internal and external resources and proactively communicate and engage with other IT leaders, business leadership and other senior stakeholders to ensure appropriate integration of processes and modules across the enterprise. The role will drive the design and implementation of new business processes within the organizational structure and lead the SAP Finance solution design in both SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA, along with other business process related applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance or other related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of hands-on experience implementing and managing SAP Finance and Controlling (FICO) modules with minimum 2 full lifecycle implementations or complex integration projects.
• Deep knowledge of SAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules in both SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience in cross application business process modeling and integration with SAP and non-SAP solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to work effectively internally and externally.
• Knowledge of project management techniques; PMP and Six Sigma designation preferred.
• Demonstrates hands-on knowledge of Software development SDLC methodologies (e.g., waterfall, agile).
• Strong enterprise business acumen.

Nice To Haves

• Solution architecture experience where Finance intersects with other end-to-end (E2E) business processes including Order-to-Cash, Manufacturing, Plant Maintenance, Source-to-Pay and Logistics.
• Must be a relationship builder and capable of functioning with only limited oversight.
• Manages ambiguity well.
• Has a global outlook and develops local expertise while operating effectively in a geographically dispersed organization.

Responsibilities

• Define, deploy and manage IT solutions using SAP and other applications in the Record-to-Report (RTR) end-to-end process.
• Provide solution oversight, integration architecture, and architectural governance for product solutions in alignment with the enterprise architecture standards.
• Understand the business strategy across the Finance organization and work with Finance stakeholders and the IT team to define business requirements.
• Partner with key stakeholders to create technology solutions and technology roadmaps that are aligned to architecture principles.
• Be accountable for all aspects of application solution development, including adherence to Trinseo IT standards in documentation, change/release management and SDLC processes.
• Solve complex technical problems and design issues in a timely manner.
• Support multiple program and project-level deliverables simultaneously.
• Mentor architects and SAP analysts and IT Business Partners on various application design competencies and relationship management techniques.
• Research and advise functional leadership about industry best practices, trends, and SAP/application functionality.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree