SAP FI Team Leader (Financial Applications)

Hayat; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayat, a leading FMCG group, seeks an experienced SAP FI/IT Project Lead to drive FI modules enhancements and IT solutions across finance processes in TURKEY. You will collaborate with stakeholders, design and implement ERP changes, and ensure successful delivery of IT initiatives for a multi-country footprint.

The role requires deep SAP FI expertise, project leadership, and excellent English communication. Willingness to travel and work with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, MIS or related fields.
• Minimum 6 years IT process experience and 2+ years in team management.
• Proven ERP/SAP FI experience and finance process knowledge.
• Experience with SAP TRM, FM, CM; CO/PS is a plus.
• At least 5 full project cycles from end to end; strong business insight.
• Advanced English, strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willing to travel as required; no military obligation for male candidates.

Responsibilities

• Implement new FI functionalities and add-ons; manage changes.
• Provide maintenance and support for SAP FI inventory and processes.
• Translate business strategy into IT solutions; communicate with stakeholders.
• Lead IT projects, manage resources and ensure timely delivery.
• Identify tech solutions to business problems; coordinate with IT vendors.
• Ensure IT services meet SLAs; escalate major issues when needed.
• Educate end users on new tools and collect feedback for improvements.

Tools

SAP FI

SAP TRM

SAP FM

SAP CM

CO/PS modules

ITIL

English (advanced)

Project management

Change management

Incident management

Job description

Founded in 1987, Hayat operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, serving millions of consumers globally with 16 powerful brands. Hayat’s portfolio includes Molfix and Bebem Natural in baby care; Molped in feminine care; Joly, Evony, and Goodcare in personal healthcare; Bingo, Gleen, Test, and Has in home care; Papia, Familia, Teno, and Focus in tissue paper; and Sholk in pet care. As the 4th largest branded diaper manufacturer in the world and the leading tissue producer in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa, Hayat employs over 10.000 people across its operations.

Hayat operates 21 production facilities in 8 countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Russia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Vietnam, and manages sales and distribution companies in Morocco, Bulgaria, Kenya, Thailand, and Malaysia. With its global operations structured under three main regions Eurasia & Americas, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific Hayat reaches over 100 countries across 5 continents, bringing its brands into millions of homes worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, MIS or Industrial, Mathematical, Information Systems and similar Engineering departments of Universities
• At least 6 years of general experience in IT processes and at least 2 years of team management experience
• Proven experience is essential in ERP/SAP Financial Applications (FI, AA, E-Solutions and similar areas), related processes and Integrations
• Experience in SAP TRM, FM, CM, partly in CO and PS is an advantage
• At least 5 full cycle projects experience from end to end
• Profound understanding of business and its processes in Finance, preferably in FMCG
• Understanding of how IT improvement can impact business performance
• Experienced in multidisciplinary project management, change management and corresponding incident management
• Experience with large organizations and large projects
• Knowledgeable in business analysis and demand management
• Problem solving and analysis skills to create solutions in a business perspective
• Strong planning skills with the ability to set priorities
• Advanced level in both written and spoken English
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables and projects concurrently
• Ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others
• Must be result-oriented and demonstrate adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness
• Ability to provide recommendations with regards to future business and solution opportunities
• Effective communication and reporting skills
• No restrictions to travel
• No military obligation for male candidates
• Knowledge about ITIL framework

Job Description

• Responsible for implementation of new functionalities, modules or add-ons related to FI module and submodules, by projects or change management
• Responsible for providing the necessary support organization which includes the maintenance and survival of the existing SAP FI inventory
• Responsible to understand the financial business strategy and help identify and effectively communicate ways to use technology to help achieve strategic business goals
• Anticipate proactively technology needs of business and manages the delivery of these IT solutions
• Hold regular meetings with stakeholders throughout the company to understand the specific goals of the overall business and individual departments
• Plan, organize, control, evaluate IT support operations, projects and has accountability for the successful delivery of new and existing IT initiatives
• Identify technology solutions to business problems and represent business interests within the IT organization
• Design, develop, implement and coordinate IT systems, policies and procedures
• Deal with various internal/external IT suppliers and coordinate all IT resources in the area of responsibility
• Maintain external perspective, measures and articulates IT trends, competitor insights and innovations that drive business value
• Ensure support/change management of end user in applying IT in daily business
• Ensure delivered services are according to agreed service level agreements (SLA); identify SLA breaches and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Serve as escalation point in case of major issues
• After a new technology is successfully delivered, responsible for ensuring that end users understand how to use these new tools and resolve any issues they may encounter
• Relay any business feedback to technology teams

At Hayat, we conduct fair and inclusive hiring processes. We do not tolerate prejudice or discrimination based on language, religion, ethnicity, race, age or gender. Our recruitment process is solely based on the alignment with the job description, measurable and objective assessments, and competency-based interviews.

Get to know us

Please visit us at the following addresses for any information you need:

https://www.hayat.com/en-tr/

https://www.instagram.com/hayatkimya/

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