Senior Application Lead CFIN/PaPM

Job Description

Job Description:

This role will support the Digital Core Program during the BUILD PHASE collaborating and acting as end-to-end solution design authority, ensuring that approved business requirements are translated into systems configuration, enhancement and integration, aligned with GLOBAL template and SAP best practices and Standards.

This position requires a strong balance of process understanding, Solution Design leadership, technical – functional SAP knowledge, cross functional coordination, and delivery accountability. Ensuring scalable, resilient, and high-performing solutions across both project delivery and steady-state operations. Acting as the technical authority for the domain, the role combines hands-on architecture, advanced support, and governance to drive best-in-class standards, stability, and continuous improvement across the SAP Finance landscape (CFIN and PaPM products).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide MARS and STD Functional and Technical knowledge for CFIN/PaPM scope.

• Provide Process and Solution design authority across CFIN/PaPM (SAP and all integration within larger eco-systems / edge solutions)

• Provide technical leadership during build phases, including design validation, integration strategy, and solution scalability

• Act as senior architect escalation point for critical incidents, ensuring fast resolution and root cause elimination

• Change Management: Guide and collaborate with configuration teams to validate System set up, documentation and sign off

• Promote Fit to Standard and process harmonization

• Drive operational excellence by improving system stability, monitoring, and support processes

• Ensure MARS supportability requirements (Service introduction gates)

• Lead and Support Functional Test, Quality and Governance steps (Cross functional / end to end test/ documentation)

• Stakeholder & Delivery leadership: Solution clarification, Impact Communication, support readiness

• Identify and drive automation and optimization opportunities across the landscape

• Ensure data integrity, reconciliation, and compliance across integrated systems

• Contribute to long-term SAP Finance roadmap and strategic evolution

Job specifications and qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (SAP, Cloud, Architecture) is a plus

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Finance processes.

• 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or a similar role, with a focus on FI/CO, Central Finance (CFIN) and PaPM.

• 5+ years of SAP experience, with strong exposure to S/4HANA environments

• Knowledge of integration tools and technologies (APIs, Middleware … )

• Experience guiding development teams to maintain product and service design integrity, ensuring compliance with global standards and mandated processes.

• Familiarity with SAP and non-SAP systems

• Ability to collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Integration, and both technical and non-technical stakeholders to develop and recommend solutions.

• Digital Transformation S/4 Deployment – Core process

• Solid background in both project delivery (build) and production support

• Experience working in complex, multi-system integration landscapes

Technical Skills:

• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO) and Central Finance architecture

• Strong knowledge of SAP PaPM modeling and performance frameworks

• Experience with AIF, SLT, integration frameworks, and error handling/monitoring

• Strong understanding of data replication, reconciliation, and financial postings

• Experience with SAP BTP, CDS views, and modern SAP development paradigms is a plus

• Knowledge of SAP Fiori, OData, and UI technologies is desirable

• Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and DevOps practices

• Strong troubleshooting and debugging capabilities in complex environments

Social Skills:

• Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts into business language

• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions

• Structured problem-solving and decision-making mindset

• Strong collaboration skills in global, cross-functional teams

• Ability to operate under pressure and manage critical situations effectively

Personal Competencies:

• Strategic mindset with ability to connect architecture decisions to business outcomes

• Strong ownership and accountability for end-to-end solutions

• Proactive and forward-thinking approach to risk and optimization

• High level of resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments

• Continuous learning mindset with focus on innovation and improvement

Competencies:

• Continuous learning mindset with focus on innovation and improvement

Disclaimer: Mars is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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