Sr. Business Specialist / Business Process Architect

BSBF; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,600,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking an experienced Senior SAP Finance Professional in Mumbai to drive business process architecture and provide global support for GL, AR, AP, and OpenText. The role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and a track record of delivering SAP projects across geographies.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in SAP Finance, S/4HANA expertise, and deep knowledge of accounts payable/receivable with a focus on governance and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Commerce graduates preferred.
• Experience in SAP Finance, GL, AR, AP, OpenText.
• Strong communication; able to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop SAP Finance applications across GL, AR, AP, Open Text.
• Lead project activities and governance of SAP deployments.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams; ensure 24x7 support.
• Draft functional specs for developers.

Skills

SAP Finance

Business Process

S/4HANA

Accounts Payable

OpenText

ABAP Debugging

Vendor Master

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CA/ICWA/CMA

Commerce background

Tools

OpenText

Job description

Sr. Business Specialist / Business Process Architect Job Alerts Link Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

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Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Title

Business Process Architect/Sr.Business Specialist

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional with more than 8 years of experience in SAP Finance - Business Process Architect/Sr.Busines Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for business facing support & development for various applications in SAP Finance - GL, AR, AP, Open Text.
• The role requires the person to act as a professional for the global business processes within the function, lead the execution of different projects activities and ensure the smooth execution of critical business processes.
• The person will be required to collaborate with business teams / technical teams and IT counterparts for daily support incidents and project activities in different business areas across all geographies.
• Ability to capture the requirements related to business problems and transform that into a solution design.

Responsibilities :

• This position is for an Individual contributor who would be responsible for the following
• SAP knowledge in Finance General accounting, Bank Accounting & Communication Management, Vendor invoice management, open text, Accounts payable & Receivable, Customer Master, Vendor Master, Business Partner, Integration with SD & MM
• Knowledge in ABAP debugging, Report Painter would be added advantage
• Experience on S/4 Hana SAP Accounts Payable & Receivable is must
• Strong core process knowledge about manufacturing/ consumer based industry
• Deliver day to day application support including response to emergencies (24x7)
• Manage & perform the design, configuration & testing of SAP & other applications for projects, upgrades, implementations and roll outs
• Maintain standards of system performance & reliability by following procedures, analyzing root causes & continuous improvement
• Enforce global governance, project steps & documentation
• Ability to independently connect with business to understand the requirement and recommend a suitable solution
• Ability to function as support coordinator balancing resource loads, tracking SLA progress
• Ability to draft functional specifications for developers for specific custom developments
• Stay updated with the latest technological advancement and changes in the world of SAP development and other technologies. Adapt to these changes by self-training and research work
• Mentor and coach junior developer resources

Required Qualifications :

• Any Bachelor’s Degree( Commerce graduates preferred),any post graduate, CA, ICWA/CMA
• In depth knowledge any one area in General accounting, Accounts Payable & Receivable, SAP Banking, Open text would be an added advantage
• Business process knowledge in Customer invoice , Vendor Invoice, Payment, bank reconciliation,
• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems logically
• Ability to seek and identify root cause
• Should be flexible and adaptable to new technologies

Preferred Qualifications :

• Working in the SAP S/4 Hana environment.
• General accounting, Accounts Payable & Receivable, SAP Banking, Open text would be an added advantage
• Business process knowledge in Customer invoice , Vendor Invoice, Payment, bank reconciliation,
• Having domain experience of working in manufacturing organization

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.