Performs lead role in defining the requirements and developing technology solutions to meet AutoZone business needs; directs and coordinates complex systems integration, and infrastructure; serves as techno-functional expert for multi-platform systems and multiple technologies, concentrating on the SAP ecosystem (S/4 HANA, BTP, Ariba, CAR, ABAP) and supporting applications.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities:
- SAP Financial Module Management: Deploy, manage, and oversee the SAP Financial modules, such as Record to Report and Order to Cash including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, etc.
- Requirement Gathering and Analysis: Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and translate them into SAP solutions.
- Implementation and Configuration: Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP Financial solutions based on business needs and best practices collaborating with the System integrator partner.
- Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop test plans, conduct system testing, and ensure the quality and accuracy of SAP Financial configurations.
- User Training and Support: Provide guidance and training to end-users on SAP Financial functionalities and support them in using the system effectively. Coach and mentor other team members.
- Documentation: Create and maintain documentation related to SAP Financial processes, configurations, and user guides.
- Integration and Upgrades: Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of SAP Financial modules with other systems that includes PeopleSoft ERP and manage upgrades or enhancements.
- Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Address and resolve issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide ongoing support for SAP Financial systems.
- Solution Design: Develop and recommend SAP Financial solutions that align with industry best practices and meet business requirements.
- Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, compliance standards, and SAP best practices in the implementation and maintenance of SAP Financial systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent (with at least 7 or more years of work experience)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SAP FSCM
Equivalent Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma/GED or associate degree required
- 10 or more years of experience required in Information Systems/Technology
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to meeting the above qualifications, any of the following are preferred:
- SAP Expertise: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP Financial modules such as SAP FI (Financial Accounting), SAP CO (Controlling), SAP FSCM (Financial Supply Chain Management), SAP S/4HANA Finance, BTP, CAR, etc.
- Financial Domain Knowledge: Experience in migration of traditional General Ledger, Receivables and Payables management to SAP FSCM.
- Functional Knowledge: Expertise in several Finance areas including General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Product Costing, Cost & Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders.
- Experience with SAP Ariba, SAP FieldGlass, SAP Concur, SAP Vistex, High Radius, and Data migration and Automated testing tools.
- Configuration and Implementation: Proficiency in configuring SAP Financial modules according to business requirements. Experience in implementing SAP solutions, performing system upgrades, and providing post-implementation support.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead a team of technical and functional consultants, guide them in project tasks, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Requirement Gathering and Analysis: Gather business requirements, translate them into functional specifications, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and SAP solutions.
- Troubleshooting and Support: Ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to SAP Financial modules, provide user support, and conduct system testing and validation.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders, present proposals, conduct training sessions, and create documentation.
- Continuous Learning: Keeping up-to-date with the latest SAP technologies, trends, and best practices in the financial domain to provide innovative solutions and recommendations.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in SAP Financial modules can be beneficial, such as SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting (SAP FI) or SAP Certified Application Associate - Management Accounting (SAP CO).
Knowledge and Skills:
- Retail industry knowledge
- Overall applications/technology stack health and oversight
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
- Knowledge of process mapping
- Written and oral communication skills including interaction with business partners, vendors, System integrators and technical staff
- Knowledge of networking concepts and communication protocols
- Knowledge of architecture concepts and frameworks
- Knowledge of systems integration
- Knowledge of appropriate security design and implementation
Competencies:
At AutoZone building competency framework is the foundation of our talent strategy and is what drives our performance. AutoZone accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following competencies: analyze issues and make effective decisions, advance the business, engage, coach, and build a diverse workforce, build partnerships, improve service quality and processes, execute effectively, demonstrate personal leadership, and demonstrate functional and technical agility.
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