IT Manager

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Consultant with strong S/4HANA expertise and deep knowledge of end‑to‑end invoice and AP ecosystems . The role requires hands‑on leadership in SAP FICO design, complex integrations with peripheral systems such as Ariba, Basware, HighRadius, and Concur , and ownership of inter‑company and intra‑company financial processes . This position plays a critical role in driving enhancements, ensuring compliance, and enabling scalable global finance operations through robust SAP-centric architecture.

Key Responsibilities SAP FICO & Integration Leadership Design, configure, and help implement enhancements across SAP FICO (S/4HANA) , including FI‑GL, AP, AR, AA, CO , and inter‑company / intra‑company accounting processes . Design and support SAP PI/PO integrations and IDOC processing to ensure seamless communication between SAP and peripheral systems. Drive SAP changes through ESM (Enterprise Service Management) change management processes , ensuring governance and audit compliance.

Invoice Workflow & Intelligent Automation Design, develop, and integrate invoice processing solutions using Dolphin/FS2, Basware, Kofax , and other AP workflow tools. Leverage OCR, AI, and ML technologies to improve invoice capture, validation, matching, and exception handling. Act as a solution authority for end‑to‑end AP automation and digitization initiatives.

IT Infrastructure & Platform Ownership Maintain and oversee the IT infrastructure supporting invoice processing solutions , including: Integration interfacesApplication servers and database serversNetwork connectivity and security controls Partner closely with DEX and IT Security teams to ensure platform stability, performance, and compliance with security standards. Ariba AP Invoicing Solutions Be an active member of the Ariba AP Invoicing Solution team , contributing to design, development, enhancements, and ongoing support. Lead or support Ariba invoicing rollouts across countries and suppliers , ensuring standardized global adoption while addressing local requirements.

Ensure tight integration between Ariba and SAP S/4HANA FICO . Tax & Regulatory Integrations Design and integrate national and regional tax portals into the invoice processing and SAP finance environment. Ensure financial processes meet local statutory and compliance requirements , while maintaining global process consistency.

Proactive Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Proactively identify potential system, integration, or process issues. Perform root‑cause analysis and design sustainable solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and business usability. Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders on SAP Finance strategy and roadmap decisions.

Required Qualifications & Experience Proven hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA FICO , including complex inter‑company and intra‑company accounting scenarios. Strong experience with SAP PI/PO integration and IDOC processing . Solid understanding of ESM‑based change management processes .

Demonstrated expertise with AP invoice workflow tools such as Basware, Dolphin/FS2, Kofax , and similar platforms. Experience applying OCR, AI, and ML technologies within invoice or finance automation solutions. Strong experience with Ariba Invoicing solutions , including integration with SAP and multi‑country rollouts.

Experience designing and integrating tax portals and statutory systems into finance processes. Competency in SQL database management and complex query writing . Sound understanding of cloud and on‑premises IT infrastructure , including application servers, databases, and integrations.

Excellent analytical skills with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset . Preferred Skills Experience supporting global finance transformation programs . Ability to lead technical and functional discussions with senior business stakeholders.

Strong documentation and design skills for enterprise finance architectures.