
Senior Expert, Finance
dsm-firmenich
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Maastricht • 🇳🇱 Netherlands
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Senior
About the role
- Lead full lifecycle SAP Central Finance (CFIN) and Group Reporting projects, including ECC to S/4HANA transitions, initial load, SLT configuration, replication, AIF, IDOC error handling, and cutover planning, while onboarding new CFIN and non-CFIN units to Group Reporting and GRDC with customized data collection templates.
- Provide technical expertise in ICMR, including creation of matching methods and custom reason codes, and lead onboarding and support for Blackline modules (BSAR and Variance Analysis) integrated with SAP FI.
- Manage SAP FI technical processes such as IDOC, DME, FI-MM & FI-SD integrations, EBS, Fiori apps, and OneSource integration to ensure seamless financial operations.
- Develop functional specifications, manage RICEFW objects, and lead testing and documentation to support robust solution delivery.
- Conduct user training, support UAT, and create detailed documentation to drive successful adoption and long-term sustainability.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities across SAP FI, Group Reporting, ICMR, TRCS, and Blackline, with the ability to fast-track and resolve issues within the close calendar.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of SAP Finance consulting experience, with a focus on ECC and S/4HANA (Central Finance, Group Reporting, GRDC, ICMR, Blackline).
- SAP FI (Financial Accounting) Core knowledge.
- SAP Central Finance (CFIN).
- Understanding of SAP finance architecture their integrations: between SAP systems, data replication and validation, AIF (handling).
- Desired experience with SLT (SAP Landscape Transformation Replication Server) or AIF (handling and troubleshooting) is desired.
- Deep understanding of intercompany flows; E2E flows from manufacturing and logistics till FP&A reporting being able to identify improvement areas focusing in developing functional and technical RICEFW specifications to be able to test E2E manufacturing scenarios.
- Demonstrated experience in onboarding large numbers of company codes to Group Reporting and ICMR.
- Hands-on expertise with Blackline integration and support.
- Experience with SAP system upgrades and technical validation.
- Be able to test all transactions ensuring the quality of the data is correct within SAP upgrades.
- Fluent in English; other European language skills are a plus.
Benefits
- Work in very close proximity to our business in a global and intercultural environment.
- Progress to life. By being in D&T department you will shape the future through digital and innovative solutions.
- High challenger career and big opportunities within Digital Finance solutions.
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
SAP Central FinanceS/4HANAECCSAP FIICMRBlacklineSLTAIFRICEFWE2E flows
Soft skills
user trainingdocumentationissue resolutionproject managementcommunication