Lead SAP Business Architect

Michael Page; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

MPI seeks a Lead SAP Business Architect to design and implement SAP solutions meeting business needs, partnering with Production Planning (PP), MM, FI and SD to ensure seamless integration across ECC and S/4HANA.

The role covers SAP CO-PC, product costing, cost object controlling, material ledger and actual costing, month-end close, testing (unit/integration/UAT) and developing KPIs to drive insights. Bachelor’s degree required; 12+ years SAP FICO experience essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 12+ years of SAP FICO experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in CO-PC integration with FI, PP, MM across ECC/S/4HANA.
• Ability to translate business needs into SAP functional specs and lead testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and functional expertise to identify and implement SAP solutions aligned to business needs.
• Configure and support SAP Product Costing and Cost Object Controlling.
• Lead unit, integration, and user acceptance testing activities.
• Develop KPIs, reporting, and analytics to drive insights.

Skills

SAP CO-PC

Product Costing

Cost Object Controlling

Material Ledger & Actual Costing

S/4HANA ECC

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Project management tools

Data reporting / KPIs

Education

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

Tools

SAP CO-PC

S/4HANA

ECC

SAP FICO

Job description

The Lead SAP Business Architect will design and implement SAP solutions to meet business needs, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration and alignment with organizational goals.

Leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada.

Description

• Provide technical and functional expertise to identify, evaluate, and implement cost-effective system solutions aligned to business needs
• Analyze and challenge existing processes to drive efficiency and continuous improvement
• Configure and support SAP Product Cost Planning, including standard cost estimates
• Manage Cost Object Controlling, including production orders, process orders, and product cost collectors
• Implement and maintain Material Ledger and Actual Costing, including parallel and multi-currency valuation
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including WIP calculations, variance analysis, and settlement activities
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), Finance (FI), and Sales & Distribution (SD) to ensure system integration and data accuracy
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications for RICEFW objects, including reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms, and workflows
• Lead unit, integration, and user acceptance testing activities to ensure quality implementation of solutions
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and serve as a subject matter expert in SAP CO-PC
• Develop and support KPIs, reporting, and analytics to drive business insights and decision-making
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and execution
• Performs other duties as assigned

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Lead SAP Business Architect should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in SAP FICO applications, including increasing scope and responsibility
• Strong expertise in SAP CO-PC, including integration with Finance (FI), Production Planning (PP), and Materials Management (MM), across ECC and S/4HANA environments
• Proven experience designing and implementing SAP Product Costing solutions in a manufacturing environment, including participation in SAP implementations
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard cost, actual cost, and cost structures
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop KPIs and business insights
• Solid financial acumen, including knowledge of operations and plant accounting
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Experience with ERP systems, project management tools, and data/reporting solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $170,000.
• Opportunity to work in the business services industry.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.