Overview In this role you will optimize the S4/HANA platform to support Analyze to Decide (A2D) processes, including product costing, variance analysis, management accounting, and reporting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and test robust process solutions that improve data accuracy and decision-making. You will lead end-to-end module setup, integrate with FI/CO and MM, and drive global template deployment with post-launch support. This position offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies, global templates, and a culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and impact in life sciences.
Compensation / Benefits- Collaborative work environment
- Career growth and development
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- 401(k) matching plan
- Mentoring and leadership support
Responsibilities- Contribute deep A2D and business model expertise to global template design and standard reporting
- Guide stakeholders, capture user needs, build dashboards, and prioritize critical tasks
- Translate needs into process solutions and identify automation opportunities in S/4HANA
- Manage end-to-end module setup and ensure integration with SAP areas like FI/CO and MM
- Lead testing with data teams, validate system requirements, and maintain process documentation
- Support global template deployment on schedule and provide post-launch hypercare
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and address issues after go-live
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Finance; 5-10 years of Product Costing / Variance Analysis / Project Accounting / Management Accounting / FP&A
- Proven S/4HANA project experience and Finance workstreams (ideally Controlling)
- Hands-on site controlling and SAP end-user experience
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Kneat and/or Signavio (desired)
- Familiarity with industry best practices in relevant area
- Self-starter with leadership and process-improvement focus
- Adaptability for dynamic, deadline-driven projects
- Self-motivation and leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- S/4HANA
- FI/CO integration
- MM integration