Schneider Electric · 1 month ago
Functional Lead - SAP FI
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $186K/yr
5+ years expSchneider Electric is seeking a Functional Lead - SAP FI to support digital transformation within their North America Market. This role involves providing functional design leadership, collaborating with business process owners, and driving process standardization across SAP FI and related domains.
ElectronicsEnergyEnergy ManagementInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide process and solution design expertise and drive process standardization across SAP FI and related domains
Lead design decisions and guide resolution in collaboration with Product Managers and Owners, ensuring alignment with business goals
Confirm process scope and assess required customizations with Product Managers and Owners, focusing on minimizing custom development through smart design
Collaborate with Product Managers and Owners to identify and quantify value drivers and ensure solution design supports them
Work closely with Solution Architects to provide functional input and design guidance for roadmap development
Participate in and support Scrum teams during Sprint planning, execution, documentation, and delivery of user stories, with a focus on design integrity
Help teams segment, sequence, and prioritize work efforts based on business value and design feasibility
Assist in addressing risks and clearing impediments that may impact solution delivery
Provide design guardrails and governance to ensure solutions remain aligned with the product vision and enterprise architecture
Encourage innovation and problem-solving to address user concerns through smart design choices, avoiding unnecessary customizations
Help teams define test scope and ensure end-to-end processes are covered appropriately from a design perspective
Collaborate with Functional and Development teams to ensure delivery of user stories aligns with the intended design
Work with Change Management on stakeholder engagement activities to support solution adoption
Help develop a comprehensive Cutover plan, encompassing business and technical activities for the end-to-end solution
Drive defect resolution and remove roadblocks, ensuring design integrity is maintained throughout
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Finance, with 5-10 years of relevant experience in SAP FI
Strong knowledge of SAP Finance and SAP FSCM capabilities, with a focus on solution design and architecture using leading industry practices
Deep understanding of finance processes and demonstrated experience in leading the design of multiple complex SAP implementation projects
Experience in designing and architecting solutions in SAP FI (AR, AP, GL, Asset) and FSCM (Credit Management, Dispute Management); hands-on configuration experience is a plus but not the primary focus
Solid understanding of end-to-end business process flows (Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Plan to Produce, Record to Report)
Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial reconciliations and data validations
Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle, SAP Project Implementation Methodology, and project management tools
Knowledge of Agile principles and frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban; SAFe experience highly desired
Preferred
Certification and experience with S/4 HANA Finance (at least one implementation cycle)
Familiarity with integrating SAP with third-party apps and add-ons like SABRIX/OneSource tax determination, Vistex Rebate Management
Knowledge of SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting module (SAP RAR)
Experience integrating finance processes with Sales and Distribution, Production, Procurement, and Project Systems modules of SAP
Understanding of financial flows for various manufacturing processes (MTS, MTO, CTO, ETO)
Basic knowledge of product costing and profitability analysis
Familiarity with SQL for data retrieval and validation
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package to support our employees
Medical (with member reward points)
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)
Flexible work arrangements
Paid family leaves
401(k) + match
Well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs
12 holidays per year
15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date)
Opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date)
Military leave benefits
Company
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric specializes in the digital transformation of energy management and automation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.08BKey Investors
California State Water Resources Control BoardIdinvest Partners
2025-08-26Post Ipo Debt· $4.08B
2018-04-05Grant· $1.6M
2004-12-03Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Deepak Sharma
President - Greater India zone, MD & CEO - Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd
Jai Sharma
CFO Greater India Zone
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