Ferrero · 15 hours ago
IT FI Accounting Architect
Parsippany, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$123K/yr - $164K/yr
5+ years expFerrero is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, and they are seeking an IT FI Accounting Architect to join their IT Finance Center of Expertise Team. The role involves designing, developing, and supporting S4/HANA FI Accounting applications while ensuring alignment with business strategies and providing technical expertise across various finance initiatives.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design, develop, maintain and support S4/HANA FI Accounting applications (General Ledger, Account Payable, Account Receivable, Treasury, Asset Accounting) within SAP FI-GL / FI-AP / FI-AR / FI-TR technologies managing the application lifecycle from implementation through to retirement
Analyze business requirements and translate them into comprehensive SAP FI solutions ensuring the integration with other SAP modules (such as CO, ML, MM, SD, PP, HCM, etc)
Ensure IT applications align with Ferrero’s business strategy and IT Group model while maintaining high standards of quality in delivery
Provide third-level ticket support (tool IT Service Management ServiceNow), participate in situation room resolutions, collaborate with business users to address and resolve SAP functional and technical issues, and ensure timely communication and remediation
Participate and contribute in SAP rollout projects, upgrades, and enhancement activities and provide post-implementation support and user training
Engage in weekly alignment with other Finance CoE members across Europe and Asia
Offer technical expertise and guidance to internal and external resources (e.g., project team members), assign responsibilities, and collaborate with other IT CoE teams on cross-functional initiatives, projects, and run activities
Provide dedicated support during month-end and year-end closures
Qualification
Required
Candidates with a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree a plus, in Finance, Accounting, or Information Technology
Demonstrated expertise in SAP and S4 HANA FI modules, with particular proficiency in SAP FI-GL, FI-AP, FI-AR, FI-TR
A minimum of 5–10 years' experience with SAP ECC/HANA FI is required; completion of at least one full-cycle implementation is an asset
Experience with SAP FSCM, C4C, Tungsten/Kofax eFlow, Highradius modules/applications is highly regarded
Knowledge in SAP CO and Financial Planning (Oracle EPM) is considered a plus
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes is essential (this is mandatory for the USA/Canada, and advantageous in major South American countries)
Familiarity with integration across SD, MM, PUR, and PP modules is expected
Skills in interface connection systems (EDI/IDocs and PI integration) and proficiency in ABAP debugging will be considered a plus
Strong analytical skills and problem solving oriented, along with a proactive approach, strong time management skills, and the capacity to meet deadlines
Proven ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment
Skills such as communicating effectively with business stakeholders, negotiating requirements, and managing projects and change are greatly valued
Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in preparing detailed documentation including functional specifications, test scripts, and training materials and proven training capabilities
Preferred
Prior experience in international companies within FMCG or retail environments, particularly those with central headquarters or service company structures
Additional language skills in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese will be considered as a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Other benefits
Company
Ferrero
Ferrero is a confectionary manufacturer known for Tic-Tacs, Nutella, Kinder, and their Pralines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1B2023-06-06Debt Financing· $1B
Leadership Team
Lapo Civiletti
CEO
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