ERP Business Strategist - Finance

Knorr-Bremse; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Knorr-Bremse AG is seeking an ERP Business Strategist - Finance to optimize SAP ERP for Finance processes and governance. You will partner with Finance, Accounting, and Project teams to enhance data integrity, reporting, and process efficiency, while ensuring alignment with ERP strategy and controls.

The role reports to the ERP Department Manager and focuses on SAP Finance modules, SAP BI tooling, and KPI-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Project Accounting, ERP Systems, or related business functions.
• 3+ years ERP experience with exposure to reporting and workflows (SAP S/4 Hana preferred).
• Experience supporting at least one Finance-related SAP module or business process area (FI, CO, PS, or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Understanding of financial and operational business processes within an ERP environment.

Responsibilities

• ERP Functional Support for Finance-related processes and system functionality.
• Support development and maintenance of reporting solutions using SAP BI, queries, and related tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting requirements.
• Governance, Controls & Compliance incl. SoD policies and internal controls.
• Assist with audit support, process documentation, and data governance initiatives.

Skills

Finance ERP

SAP S/4HANA

Data governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP BI

Job description

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling platforms and solutions, supporting our Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) global business unit. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ERP Business Strategist - Finance

Job Summary

Support the optimization, governance, and continuous improvement of Knorr-Bremse (KB) Signaling's SAP ERP environment with a primary focus on Finance-related business processes. Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Project stakeholders to improve system functionality, reporting capabilities, data integrity, and process efficiency. This role supports SAP Finance solutions and contributes to broader ERP initiatives as business needs evolve.

Reporting Line

Reports directly to ERP Department Manager

Key Responsibilities

• ERP Functional Support
  • Serve as a key business partner for Finance-related ERP processes and system functionality.
  • Support business users in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving ERP-related issues.
  • Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into functional solutions.
  • Participate in testing, implementation, and support of ERP enhancements and upgrades.
  • Assist in maintaining data quality and process consistency across ERP systems.
• Support development and maintenance of reporting solutions using SAP BI, queries, and related tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting requirements.
• Help ensure accuracy and consistency of financial and operational reporting data.
• Assist with reporting needs related to budgeting, forecasting, project tracking, and business performance.
• ERP Strategy & Process Optimization
  • Analyze business processes and workflows to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and ERP enhancement projects.
  • Contribute to the alignment of ERP capabilities with evolving business requirements.
  • Participate in process standardization and automation efforts.
• Key User Support & Training
  • Provide guidance and support to Finance, Controlling, and Project Management key users.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and training materials.
  • Facilitate change management activities and support user acceptance testing.
  • Coordinate with IT teams, SAP support partners, and vendors to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Governance, Controls & Compliance
  • Support adherence to Segregation of Duties (SoD) policies and internal controls.
  • Participate in ERP governance activities and documentation maintenance.
  • Assist with audit support, process documentation, and data governance initiatives.
  • Promote best practices for ERP usage and business process compliance.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Project Accounting, ERP Systems, or related business functions.
• 3+ years ERP experience with exposure to reporting and workflows (SAP S/4 Hana preferred)
• Experience supporting at least one Finance-related SAP module or business process area (FI, CO, PS, or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Understanding of financial and operational business processes within an ERP environment.

Other Skills & Competencies

• Experience with one or more SAP Finance-related modules preferred, with willingness to learn additional functional areas.
• Familiarity with SAP reporting tools (SAP Query, SAP BI, Fiori, SAC, etc.).
• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cost management, or project accounting concepts.
• Basic understanding of SoD and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across business and technical teams.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Position Requirements

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Grain Valley, MO is $89900–$134900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education.

Benefits

• Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
• Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.
• Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use.
• Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies.
• Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements.
• Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary.
• This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
• Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

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