IT Concept Owner, Finance

Outokumpu Stainless Oy; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Outokumpu Stainless Oy in Helsinki seeks an IT Concept Owner/Solution Architect for Finance and Controlling to design and own global SAP solutions, ensuring governance, security, and scalability. You will bridge IT and business, drive standardization, and lead cost-efficient initiatives across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes SAP FI/CO, S/4HANA/ECC, and Treasury integrations, with hybrid work and international collaboration. Fluency in English and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong SAP FI/CO expertise and SAP project experience.
• Good understanding of Finance processes and IT architecture.
• Proficient English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and own Finance/Controlling technical solutions globally with business process owners.
• Participate in estimation work and deployment activities.
• Lead SAP projects and ensure governance and documentation of solutions.
• Translate business requirements into functional specs for stakeholders.
• Drive standardization, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support IT services, vendor management, and service availability.
• Assess current state, identify gaps and align systems with business goals.
• Assist budgets and forecasts and ensure cost efficiency.
• Define and execute IT strategy for Finance/Controlling services.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical

Stakeholder communication

IT architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

SAP FI/CO

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

Job description

Were seeking IT Concept Owners/Solution Architects, Finance and/or Controlling to design and own Finance and Controlling solutions globally ensuring proper governance and documentation of our solutions, including maintenance and support.

You will help to define the service strategy and roadmap, oversee day-to-day performance, and act as the primary interface between IT and business stakeholders. You will ensure services are aligned with enterprise architecture, secure, resilient, and scalable - driving continuous improvement, process harmonization, and innovation that supports our business transformation.

In this position you will:

• Design and own Finance and/or Controlling technical solutions globally from the IT side working in co-operation with the business process owners and development managers.
• Participate in estimation work and deployment activities.
• Work in challenging SAP projects.
• Ensure proper governance and documentation of our solutions, including maintenance and support.
• Manage stakeholders expectations and translates business requirements into functional specifications (ability to communicate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders).
• Drive standardization, automation, and improvement initiatives.
• Support IT services and application tasks, including vendor management.
• Make sure that services and applications are available, secure, and perform effectively.
• Conduct current state assessments to identify gaps and aligns system functionality with business objectives (strategic alignment).
• Support to prepare budgets and forecasts, ensuring compliance and cost-efficiency.
• Definy and execute IT strategy for Finance and Controlling services across their lifecycle.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent qualifications
• Practical experience in SAP with a focus on SAP FI/CO
• Profound knowledge of Finance processes
• SAP project experience and ability to do SAP FI and/or CO customizing
• SAP S/4 HANA and/or SAP ECC project experienceUnderstanding of Treasury integrations and other SAP processes (SD, MM, Authorizations..) considered as an advantage
• Knowledge of IT architecture
• Analytical approach and proven proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Ability to build up trust and respect by excellent co-operation and communication skills
• Support business case development from an IT perspective
• Fluent in English, written and spoken

What we offer

• A high impact role shaping critical IT services that enable a global industrial leaders digital transformation.
• A collaborative, international environment with strong business and IT partnerships.
• Opportunities for professional growth and the ability to influence standards and best practices.
• Flexible hybrid work (50/50) and occasional travel to stakeholders/sites.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a security clearance vetting and health check (including drug tests) before commencing employment

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other

Working time: Daytime work

Number of positions: 1

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