Job Description

iSoftStone, Inc. is hiring a Technical Functional Finance Lead to join our team!

(Remote)

Job Summary:

As a Technical Functional Finance Lead, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between finance, technology, and various systems critical to the organization\'s operations. Your expertise in finance principles and technology will be instrumental in optimizing financial processes and leveraging middleware systems, including SAP PI/PO and S/4HANA, to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, experience working with Retail systems or having retail industry experience would be considered a significant advantage in this role.

Responsibilities:

Technical Finance Leadership:

Provide leadership and direction to a team of financial analysts and technologists, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial strategy.

Foster a collaborative and innovative environment within the team.

Middleware Systems Integration:

Oversee the integration of financial systems (ERP, accounting, reporting, etc.) with middleware systems such as SAP PI/PO to streamline data flow and enable seamless communication between applications. SAP S/4HANA Optimization:

Leverage your expertise in SAP S/4HANA to enhance financial processes, reporting, and analytics, ensuring efficient utilization of the system\'s capabilities.

Financial Process Optimization:

Continuously evaluate existing financial processes and identify opportunities to optimize and automate using middleware systems and SAP S/4HANA.

Data Management and Accuracy:

Implement controls and processes to ensure accurate and consistent financial data flow between systems, maintaining data integrity and supporting reliable financial reporting.

Reporting and Analysis:

Lead the development and delivery of financial reports, KPIs, and dashboards, utilizing data from various systems, to provide valuable insights to key stakeholders.

Retail Systems Experience:

Utilize your expertise in retail systems or retail industry experience to enhance financial processes and align them with specific retail requirements.

Vendor Management:

Work closely with middleware and SAP vendors and third-party service providers to assess their offerings, negotiate contracts, and manage ongoing relationships.

Training and Development:

Conduct training sessions for finance and non-finance personnel to promote the effective use of various financial systems and middleware platforms.

Stay Current with Technology and Finance Trends:

Continuously research and assess emerging technologies, methodologies, and best practices in finance, middleware systems, and SAP S/4HANA, with a specific focus on retail industry advancements. Propose and implement relevant advancements.

Project Management:

Lead finance-related projects involving middleware systems and SAP S/4HANA from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budgetary constraints.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master\'s degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in finance, accounting, or financial systems management, with specific experience in middleware systems (e.g., SAP PI/PO) and SAP S/4HANA.
• Familiarity with other financial systems and technologies will be highly regarded.
• In-depth knowledge of finance and accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience working with Retail systems or retail industry exposure is a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and stay current with technological advancements.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or relevant technical certifications are advantageous.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Technical Functional Finance Lead\'s role, with specific expertise in middleware systems (e.g., SAP PI/PO) and SAP S/4HANA integration, and a preference for candidates with experience in other financial systems and retail exposure. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. As the needs of the organization evolve, the job duties and requirements may change.

iSoftStone, Inc. is a technology consulting company partnering with you to create innovative solutions with industry-leading platforms and services that improve business performance and provide a sustainable, competitive advantage. Our breadth of technical expertise and partner experiences are at your service.

With established practices across SharePoint, Digital Transformation, and Cloud and App Development, iSoftStone partners with Fortune 100 companies to provide best-in-class technology services and solutions. 2017 marked the beginning of an Accessibility Practice that paved the way for iSoftStone to become instrumental in building expertise and leadership in accessibility compliances. Currently iSoftStone employs over 70,000 employees worldwide and offers services across Cloud, Digital, Content, and Automation platforms.

iSoftStone is committed to the practice of equal opportunity for all its employees and applicants in employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.

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