Lead SAP Business Architect

Michael Page; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Chicago is seeking a Lead SAP Business Architect to drive strategic design and implementation of SAP solutions, aligning architecture with business goals and ensuring seamless integration across functions.

You will lead SAP CO-PC processes, partner with Finance, Production Planning and Materials Management, gather requirements, oversee testing, and develop reporting and KPIs to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of SAP FICO experience with deep expertise in SAP CO-PC/Product Costing across ECC and S/4HANA environments.
• Strong background implementing and supporting SAP Product Costing solutions within a manufacturing organization.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costs, actual costs, variance analysis, WIP, and plant accounting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the IT/SAP business architect supporting Supply Chain Operations Finance, designing and delivering technology solutions that improve business performance.
• Lead SAP Product Costing (CO-PC) processes, including standard costing, actual costing, material ledger, and cost object controlling.
• Partner with Finance, Production Planning, Materials Management, and other business teams to optimize processes and ensure system integration.
• Gather business requirements, create functional specifications, and oversee testing through implementation and user acceptance.
• Serve as the SAP costing SME, troubleshooting complex issues and developing reporting, KPIs, and analytics to support decision-making.

Skills

SAP FICO

CO-PC / Product Costing

S/4HANA

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

The Lead SAP Business Architect will drive the strategic design and implementation of SAP solutions to support business processes and objectives. Reporting to the technology leadership team, this role will focus on aligning SAP architecture with business goals to ensure seamless integration and performance.

Michael Page is hiring for a role in the business services industry located in Chicago.

Description

• Act as the IT/SAP business architect supporting Supply Chain Operations Finance, designing and delivering technology solutions that improve business performance.
• Lead SAP Product Costing (CO-PC) processes, including standard costing, actual costing, material ledger, and cost object controlling.
• Partner with Finance, Production Planning, Materials Management, and other business teams to optimize processes and ensure system integration.
• Gather business requirements, create functional specifications, and oversee testing through implementation and user acceptance.
• Serve as the SAP costing SME, troubleshooting complex issues and developing reporting, KPIs, and analytics to support decision-making.

Profile

• 12+ years of SAP FICO experience with deep expertise in SAP CO-PC/Product Costing across ECC and S/4HANA environments.
• Strong background implementing and supporting SAP Product Costing solutions within a manufacturing organization.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costs, actual costs, variance analysis, WIP, and plant accounting.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive large-scale business and technology projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or a related field, with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Job Offer

Permanent opportunity with well-reputed firm.

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