SAP Finance Data Lead - R2R
Whitehall Resources currently require an experienced SAP S/4 Hana Data Lead to work with a key client.
Accountabilities:
1. Lead the definition, documentation and implementation of S/4 Enterprise Data standards related to Record-to-Report (R2R), including master data, reference data and metadata – confirming the business context and ensuring approval in accordance with defined data governance. To include the development of conceptual models, business glossary and ontologies.
2. Apply data, process and object expertise to support the S/4 process design, acting as an integral part of the R2R EPO process team, considering both business process and analytics requirements.
3. Collect and share relevant as-is data structures and harmonisation assessments alongside best practice to-be Data Design proposals and feed into the Global Design process where useful.
4. Support the change journey definition from current to future state data design including completion of change impact assessments and outline of critical use case examples.
5. Create effective global data governance procedures to ensure that each data asset in the R2R context is appropriately governed throughout its lifecycle assuring ongoing data quality.
6. Provide day to day team management to a set of assigned data design experts.
7. Lead R2R related data localisation and transformation activities by integrating closely with the local site and GFS teams educating on new data standards and driving out relevant data collections and definition.
8. Act as the gate keeper for overarching R2R data policies during deployments ensuring all data within R2R data domain complies with the Data Governance Framework, Global Data Standards and overarching R2R EPO process standards.
9. Support relationship with current business data capability to ensure that S/4 design and the wider enterprise data design remain aligned (to include support of interim state).
10. Support the design of the future state Data Competency Centre capability and its operating model.
11. Steer the S/4 Data Cleanse and Migrate strategy and execution approaches and plans, while providing support to the data migration processes through necessary business inputs.
Experience:
1. Qualified Accountant with significant experience and subject matter expertise in Record-to-Report (R2R) processes including but not limited to External & Management Reporting, Ledger, Project & Asset accounting, Product Costing, Tax, Cash and Banking.
2. Demonstrable knowledge of how business data requirements support process execution and analytics, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to business users.
3. SAP working knowledge across transactions and reporting in an S/4HANA environment, including an understanding of how data integrates within the SAP architecture.
4. Experience of designing and implementing Data Definitions & Data Standards for a global enterprise with significant geographical and functional footprint.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead and influence in a diverse, global team, within and across functions. Experience with global working and across cultures.
6. Proven track record of delivery and ability to effectively prioritise to ensure goals and outcomes are achieved.
Desirable Skills:
1. S/4 HANA implementation programme experience.
2. In-depth knowledge of relevant key R2R business processes.
3. Data Mapping and Collection process execution.
4. Experience in designing a Data Governance capability.
5. Experience in measuring, managing and improving Data Quality.
6. Experience in life sciences and healthcare.
All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
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