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Job Description:
Position Summary:
Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Systems North America, the SAP Senior Manager is responsible for managing large project activities that support the development of Airbus in North America, including Airbus Divisions and Subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, Central and Latin America. In this role, he or she leads the different initiatives related to SAP systems improvements and transformations. These can be Systems, Processes and integration standards as well as Change Management. He or she is accountable for the different integration projects by leading the Finance workstreams, ensuring that Finance requirements are always implemented.
The person is in charge of a global project portfolio and ensures the full lifecycle of projects by following the Airbus project management methodology. They are responsible for delivering the systems solutions through to entry into service. This role will interact with all the Airbus Functions including Procurement, Information Management, Customer Services, Logistic, Production, Human-Resources and with multiple Stakeholders from various entities and subsidiaries.
The person will be responsible for ensuring that the company’s financial systems and processes comply with relevant laws and regulations and plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and legal compliance of the financial operations. The role is responsible for maintaining transparency and providing accurate financial information for decision-making and compliance purposes.
This role is critical in safeguarding financial data, preventing fraud, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the integrity of an organization’s financial systems.
Primary Responsibilities:
1- Project Management (40%) :
Responsible for managing SAP solutions and projects collaborating with multiple sub-function teams that are involved in the analysis, development, customization and implementation of SAP applications.
Collaborate with project sponsors and stakeholders to establish scope, cost, schedule, quality, deliverables to deliver a new or modified business capability through the execution of an SAP project.
Ensure projects are completed within committed time and budget requirements and are integrated with other applications. Provide guidance for SAP implementation methodologies and supports policies, standards and procedures to continue new innovative development strategies and ideas.
Provide leadership in ensuring consistent use of the Airbus project methodology.
Will use their strong SAP Portfolio experience to deliver various large scale Enterprise value initiatives.
Will strategically partner diverse stakeholders as well as with technical staff, programming teams, technical analysts and business partners to deliver on enterprise on a multitude of projects both technical and business value in nature.
Accountable for using superb organizational skills to coordinate complicated projects, while balancing project management schedules with proven experience working with a wide range of skill sets and expertise.
Responsible for identifying resources and providing recommendations for distributing work among employees and subcontractors in relationship to project(s).
2- Financial Systems Controls & Compliance (25%) :
Focus on Systems Controls, including ITAC (Information Technology Access Controls), ITGC (Information Technology General Controls), SOD (Segregation of Duties), and Access and Process Controls.
Develop and maintain user access policies and procedures for financial systems.
Oversee user provisioning and de-provisioning, ensuring appropriate access rights.
Analyze and document critical financial processes to identify and mitigate conflicts of interest and potential fraud.
Manage and maintain access control lists (ACLs) for financial systems, databases, and applications.
Monitor user access and permissions, ensuring compliance with security and SOD policies.
Design, implement, and monitor controls within financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Identify and rectify process inefficiencies and risks.
Ensure financial systems controls comply with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
Stay updated on changes in regulations and standards and adapt controls accordingly.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of controls, policies, and procedures for auditing and reporting purposes.
Provide training to employees and stakeholders on access and process controls, emphasizing compliance and best practices.
Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits, assessments, and compliance reviews.
Address and remediate findings and recommendations.
Continuously assess and analyze risks related to financial systems controls, proposing mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with IT teams, auditors, and cross-functional departments to ensure alignment and adherence to controls.
Provide guidance to senior management on systems controls, risk management, and compliance matters.
3- Financial Reporting and Data Integrity (20%) :
Prepare, review, and oversee the production of financial reports, statements, and disclosures in compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP or IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
Manage financial data, ensuring its accuracy, integrity, and consistency. Oversee data collection, consolidation, and validation processes.
Administer and optimize financial reporting systems and tools. Ensure they are up-to-date, efficient, and user-friendly.
Ensure financial reporting complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards. Stay informed about updates and changes in reporting requirements.
Collaborate with teams to support budgeting and forecasting processes. Provide insights and data to assist in decision-making.
Communicate financial results and insights to senior management, auditors, and other relevant stakeholders. Explain complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Strong foundation and competency in SAP Analytics Cloud, BPC, Tableau, Alteryx, SAP BW and IBM Planning Analytics platforms.
Continuously assess and improve financial reporting processes, seeking automation and efficiency enhancements.
Participate in special financial projects, such as system upgrades, mergers and acquisitions, or process reengineering.
Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and provide training and development opportunities for the finance team.
4- Operational Activities (10%) :
Oversee and manage the organization’s Cost Accounting System & Master Data management, including the design and implementation of cost allocation methodologies.
Continuously assess and enhance cost accounting processes, seeking automation and efficiency improvements.
Provide training and guidance to team members and stakeholders on cost accounting best practices.
Will be the internal contact for SAP solutions for diverse teams and internal clients including but not limited to business managers, directors, and executive Staff in a professional demeanor. Responsible for strong relationships as the external contact with SAP, strategic partners and suppliers.
Proven ability to understand the impact of technical changes, and to articulate high level technical solutions to address business problems. Understanding of custom software development processes and engagement methodologies.
Responsible for writing and presenting executive reports using strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
Champion promoting improved inter-departmental relationships through effective project & operational communications and practices.
Advocate for change management with an empathy for relationships and positions.
Will support the month end close
5- Other tasks as requested (5%)
Education:
Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, preferred
Information Systems or related field of study , preferred
Experience:
Licensure/Certifications:
Preferred : SAP certification in FI/CO.
Preferred : SAC, Tableau and SAP BW Certifications.
Preferred : PMP Certification.
Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):
Technical Systems Proficiency:
Travel Required:
15% Domestic and International
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.
Employment Type:
Permanent
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
Flexible
Job Family:
Financial Expertise <JF-FI-FE>
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