Please note that this is a 6 month contract position.

- Position will be Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
- Must sit in New Jersey, can be at any NJ location, HM prefers Raritan, NJ
- Full time hours (MUST BE FLEXIBLE WITH HOURS DURING THE DAY) - due to working with EMEA on projects, some days could start earlier or later in the day (not required to work overtime, just working normal 8 hour days they just may start earlier some days or later other days)
- Working in the Research & Development sector in a "global role", work closely with EMEA
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree
- Must have experience with User Stories
- Experience with SAP Financial Global Implementation/Integration
- Understand and have knowledge of software methodologies (Agile, SDLC, SOX)
- Systems deployment
- Must have experience of integrations and implementations of solutions
- Will be responsible for budgeting of projects in R&D
- Working in a team that does implementations of buying companies (knowing the whole process)
- Must have excellent Communication and Writing skills
- Will be defining the requirements, work with financial team, come up with a solution, work with team on the solution, and then integrate with Procurement and other internal teams to implement the solution

Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree

Required:
8+ years work experience in SAP Financial global implementations, systems integration, or architect role.
Have a good understanding of SAP standard methodologies and SDLC/Agile.
Must have excellent expertise in understanding of SAP modules such as Finance, MM, PS, HR with good knowledge about ABAP development.
Must have good understanding of financial processes, underlined accounting and SOX requirements to support global financial requirements.
Must be an expert in analyzing, creating system specifications, and developing tests and implementing business solutions using SAP technologies.
Must have solid grasp and understanding of development using ABAP objects and HANA SQL.
Hands-on experience working with interfaces in addition to Web Services, such as APIs communicating with non-SAP applications and their reconciliation.
Must have good experience with SAP security concepts and understanding of authorization checks in ABAP objects.
Experience managing projects and working with multi-functional teams across different organizations.

Preferred:
Ability to assess and manage technical risks and issues.
Must have good interpersonal skill and demonstrable ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Other:
Expertise in doing Solution demos and presentations to business partners/architects.
Proficient in English and able to report both verbally and in writing to executive level.
Minimum business travel required -10-20%.

Description:

BEACON is a Pharma RND SAP platform handled by the RND IT Financial Systems Team on behalf of the RND operating companies to support and optimize the decision-making process for RND projects. Beacon is used in 80+ countries by approximately 18,000 users and finance and tax shared services. Key capabilities of Beacon are: Accounting processes, Financial Postings from different Corporate and RND systems, Intercompany Processes, Fixed assets/AUC including Asset Inventory Tracking, Purchase Order Commitments, Project Accounting, Time reporting, Capacity Management (1-Supply), Financial (Statutory and Tax) and Management Reporting, Financial Planning, IP Billing Tax credits, Automated Book-close. This SAP platform is a SOX regulated system.

The RND IT Team supports the different Finance Organizations for RND globally, as well as the Finance Organizations within Business Services (Belgium) and Global Services (Manilla).

This position requires solid understanding of financial processes and SAP technical skills; expertise with design, and implementation of financial systems, or enterprise software; and documentation experience. Successful candidates should have a high energy level, experience working with many different support functions, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both business and technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead analysis, research, design and development of new functionalities and integration with key applications and services under SAP ecosystems.
Perform Business Problem Definition: understanding and translating business problems faced by the finance function into a value case and comprehensive set of solutions spanning process, technology, data, governance and user experience supported by defined, baseline value realization key performance indicators.
Design new solution and enhancements based on business requirements.
Provide process and design guidance to the functional and development team.
Guild the technical team to develop, configure and implement the solution as per the product development standards to meet business requirements.
Monitor the work of the technical team and ensure standards are adhered to in accordance with SDLC/Agile requirements.
Ensure technical integrity of projects, making sure that common technical elements are leveraged, and that work is not duplicated.
Work with supporting functional team on the design of test plans, test cases and on automation of existing and new processes.
Participate in the product roadmap and product strategy definition.
Help and review with the creation of training, product, and solution documentation.
Coordinate with other technical teams changes and enhancements to ensure compatibility with other systems that are integrated with RND SAP platform.
Hold self and others accountable to the committed deadlines and ensure successful results.
Engage with Corporate Finance, IT and other strategic partners to identify and validate requirements and translate to solution design.
Lead team in driving and delivering customer solutions.
Participating in resolving technology integration problems.
Partnering with product management teams to ensure roadmaps are oriented to deliver finance business and technology strategy, value creation objectives, and measurable key performance indicators.
Ensure customer satisfaction through quality work and effective communication throughout projects.

Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number A3902.

SAP Financial Integration Manager (HYBRID)