A+E Global Media · 22 hours ago
Senior Manager, Financial Systems Administrator (Temporary)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$80/hr - $80/hr
7+ years expA+E Networks is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Systems Administrator to bridge the gap between IT and Finance business users. This role requires a combination of technical SAP expertise and financial acumen to ensure the ERP system supports all financial operations and planning activities.
Digital MediaMedia and EntertainmentTV Production
Responsibilities
Translate complex technical concepts into business language for Finance teams and clearly articulate Finance requirements to IT
Maintain and optimize SAP S/4HANA financial modules to ensure configurations align with business processes and technical standards
Administer SAP modules across Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury Management, and Financial Planning & Analysis; owning the knowledge and documentation of all integrations between SAP and peripheral systems including Jaggaer, banking data feeds, Wide Orbit, Concur, ADP, and other connected platforms
Serve as the subject matter expert on data flows, mapping logic, and integration points to ensure seamless connectivity and high data integrity across the Finance technology ecosystem
Troubleshoot system and integration issues, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate resolutions across system owners, partner with Finance to understand operational needs and collaborate with IT on technical resolutions, and maintain comprehensive documentation of troubleshooting steps and solutions
Act as the first point of contact for Finance users, assessing feasibility of requests, documenting requirements, and driving enhancements from intake through implementation
Support FP&A by ensuring system readiness for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, maintaining access to planning tools, and enabling efficient data extraction for analysis
Support month-end close by ensuring timely ledger close and resolving close-critical system issues
Manage user access and security profiles, maintaining appropriate internal controls while enabling efficient workflows
Lead system testing for upgrades, patches, and new functionality to ensure stability and accuracy
Develop and maintain system and integration documentation, provide end-user training, and establish best practices for SAP utilization across Finance
Qualification
Required
7-10 years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA financial modules required, along with a solid understanding of core accounting principles, financial processes, and FP&A operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are critical
The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is essential
Experience with system configuration, user support, basic troubleshooting, and system integrations required
Demonstrated ability to document technical processes and maintain integration mapping is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
SAP certification in relevant modules
Experience with procurement systems (Jaggaer), expense management platforms (Concur), Payroll systems (ADP), or media/advertising systems (Wide Orbit) highly valued
Knowledge of SQL or reporting tools, and familiarity with system integration concepts and middleware tools desired
Project management experience, particularly with system implementations or upgrades, is a plus
Company
A+E Global Media
A+E Global Media™, a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst, is an innovative, multiplatform content powerhouse that reaches audiences everywhere and is comprised of some of the most popular and culturally relevant brands in media, including A&E®, Lifetime®, The HISTORY Channel™, LMN®, FYI®, Home.Made.Nation™ and VICE TV®.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Susan Tanamli
CTO, EVP Global Technology and Media Operations
David Granville-Smith
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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