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GKN Automotive SAP S/4HANA Finance Controlling Senior Business Analyst in Lohmar, Germany
SAP S/4HANA Finance Controlling Senior Business Analyst
About GKN Automotive:
GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. GKN Automotive has a turnover of circa £5 billion and 25,000 employees across 19 countries.
Role Purpose
GKN Automotive is actively seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance Controlling (FI) Business Analyst with expertise in Finance Controlling processes. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our transformation journey moving from multiple ERP platforms and connected systems to a single SAP S/4HANA ERP system in all GKN Automotive plants.
Accountable as key decision maker on the process designs within the Finance Controlling (FI). Ensures that business requirements are met while supporting the overall objectives of the program and adhering to SAP best practices. Actively champions the standardization and simplification of processes across the GKN organization.
Key Responsibilities
SAP S/4HANA Implementation: – Facilitate workshops to provide the overall finance requirements that includes Cost Element Accounting, Cost Centre Accounting, Product Costing and Profitability analysis.
Process Optimization: – Analyze and optimize end-to-end Finance Controlling processes, leveraging both SAP S/4HANA CO functionalities for maximum efficiency. Collaborate closely with Finance Controlling stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into integrated SAP S/4HANA CO solutions. Advise Finance business stakeholders and actively promote industry best practices.
Requirements Gathering and Documentation: – Elicit, document, and manage business requirements. Ensure all the aspects of the business processes are mentioned in the documentation to enable the right solution design.
SAP S/4HANA CO Integration: – Lead efforts to integrate SAP S/4Hana CO solutions seamlessly, ensuring data consistency and optimal end-to-end Finance Controlling operations.
Testing and Quality Assurance: – Ensure the quality and integrity of Finance Controlling-related SAP S/4HANA CO solutions through thorough testing and validation. Supporting the Testing process and communicating the defects/issues to the implementation team for the resolution.
Training Support: Support the training material preparation, review, and approval.Act as a key point of contact for Finance Controlling-related SAP S/4HANA CO inquiries, delivering timely support and resolution.
Period End Closing: – Compliance and Regulations– Oversee and support period-end closing. Ensure compliance with accounting principles and standards.
Change Management: – Support change management initiatives. Facilitate communication and training to ensure a smooth transition to new related SAP S/4HANA CO solutions.
Finance Controlling Reporting and Analytics: – Utilize SAP S/4HANA CO Finance Controlling analytics tools to provide insights and support decision-making processes.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
10+ years of demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on SAP S/4HANA CO Finance Controlling modules i.e. Product Costing, Cost Element and Cost center accounting, Profitability analysis (CO-PA)
Technical background and ability to translate the functional requirements to the technical requirements.
Ability to understand impact of issue on business and identify suitable solutions.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills within the Finance Controlling domain.
Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage Finance Controlling stakeholders.
Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
Experience of working in the Automotive Industry is a plus.
SAP S/4HANA CO certifications in Finance Controlling are a plus.
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level
Language Skills: Good English language – both verbal and written
Applicable job locations: Offenbach (Germany)
GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.
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