Finance System Architect

Dear Candidate,

Greetings from AkzoNobel (Experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings since 1792)

We are currently hiring for Enterprise Architect, Finance Systems - SAP Finance Systems, at Pune (Hybrid mode) requiring skills in SAP - FICO, SAP S / 4 HANA, SAP Central Finance, below are additional details as required.

Role Overview

• The Architect for Finance System plays a pivotal role within our global architecture team, ensuring the provision of technical direction essential for successful Delivery and Operations while delivering substantial business value. By upholding our Architecture Process, Principles, Standards, and Vision, the Architect Finance Systems consistently supports our transformation into a digitally operating company, in line with our aspirations.
• As our global Architect for Finance Systems, you have the gravitas to define, design, and evolve the overall architecture of Finance and integrated domains. This encompasses determining the required technology stack and infrastructure, while ensuring alignment with AkzoNobel's overarching goals and strategies. Your ultimate goal is to guarantee that the systems, solutions, and large-scale changes implemented in Delivery and Operations meet both business and IT requirements. In this role, you will be reporting into the Domain Architect Enabling Functions.
• Technical Requirements :
• Comprehensive understanding of FP&A process, Financial operations ranged from strategic till service layers.
• Demonstrated expertise in various finance technologies , including SAP S / 4 HANA, Financial Planning Platforms and Treasury.
• Understands emerging trends and technologies in automating finance operations such as robotics, and RPA
• Knowledge about inter company process, SAP Central Finance, S / 4 HANA transformation and SAP on-premise ERP is must
• Preferably 10+ years of experience in a large, global corporation, with exposure across project delivery, architecture, and operational roles.

Job Requirements :

Business Acumen : Understand the business context and demonstrate the ability to align architectural decisions with organizational goals and objectives, deliver robust roadmap supporting the company's strategic direction.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership, guidance, and expertise to drive the successful implementation of IT initiatives and projects. Your contribution will be instrumental in shaping our IT landscape, enabling us to optimize processes and drive meaningful business outcomes.

Join our global architecture team and become a catalyst for change as we embrace digital transformation and establish AkzoNobel as a leading digitally enabled company.

Regards,

Team AkzoNobel