Description:
Based in Citywest, Dublin, as part of the Global IT organisation for Colgate, the successful applicant will be a key part of the European team responsible for delivering SAP S/4 Hana based Finance solutions across the Europe Africa EurAsia regions. The work is fast paced, cutting edge and relies on great collaboration between all team members ( IT and business partners).
We are seeking a person who will feel comfortable managing strategic projects, liaising with business users, driving and managing change.
Scope of responsibility:
The successful candidate will be part of a global team that is helping to shape Colgate-Palmolive Systems to meet Finance needs of the future. Helping Business functions to streamline and improve business processes..
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Participating in projects by managing and/or performing the design, configuration and testing application in SAP systems in line with agreed timeframes, business requirements and global standards.
- Lead small/medium projects by managing scope, timelines, planning, communication, prioritising changes, working with a team to deliver agreed business requirements.
- Managing stakeholder relationships and expectations by developing a communication process to keep others up-to-date on project results.
- Adding real value to the Finance function by assisting to maximise utilisation of the implemented SAP solutions.
- Acting as a regional or global expert for assigned business processes within the Finance function.
Person Specifications:
- A team player with excellent attention to detail.
- A positive attitude and willingness to become part of a team is imperative
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent Communication and problem solving skills.
- Business/Finance/Accounting/Computer Science Degree.
- Excellent Business Process Knowledge in the Finance areas.
- Requirements gathering skills and scoping.
- 3+ Years SAP FICO experience. In New GL and S/4 Hana is an advantage.
- Expertise in any of the SAP finance area e.g General ledger, Costing, Budgeting, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Taxes and integration with other business functions
- An interest in developing new Technology Skills such as Analytics, SaaS, Automation etc.
- Fluent in English.
- Experience of working in global or with remote teams would also be an advantage
- Experience of working in SAP S/4 Hana would be an advantage