Manager, SAP S4 Business Process Lead - AP

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for SAP S4 Business Process Lead - AP to drive finance digital transformation. This pivotal role involves collaborating with global finance and technology teams to implement SAP S/4 HANA, ensuring that business-critical inputs are integrated into system design. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Accounts Payable and SAP functionalities, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture while delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support organizational change.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of media industry experience with a focus on Accounts Payable.
• Strong understanding of SAP business processes and agile project management.

Responsibilities

• Support SAP S/4 implementation by aligning functional requirements.
• Translate finance requirements to technical teams for development.

Skills

SAP S/4 functionality

Accounts Payable

Agile project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Information Systems

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Company Description:

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our equity and initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description:

Role Purpose:

The Manager, SAP S4 Business Process Lead - AP is a critical role for NBCUniversal’s SAP S/4 HANA implementation, “Project Keystone.” This position will work with colleagues across the global NBCU Finance and Technology organizations, playing an active role in our finance digital transformation from design to deployment. This role will be an important part of ensuring inclusive design decisions, effective change management and substantial transformation. This role will support the Accounts Payable (AP) workstream, aligning on functional requirements and ensuring business critical inputs are incorporated in the system design. You will also align between the SAP S/4 Core ledger development and ancillary AP systems integrations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tactical support based on subject matter expertise (SME) with SAP S/4 functionality, data design and migration for AP processes.
• Interface with horizontal workstreams (data, IT, Risk and Controls), the S/4 leadership team, System Integrators (SI) and more to capture & analyze business processes, workflows, policies, master data elements, and functionality related to the current ECC solution, to translate AP needs into the design of SAP S/4 solutions.
• Eloquently translate finance functional requirements to technical teams for development.
• Participate in fit to standard workshops and sessions around data migration design and validation.
• Participate in fit-to-standard workshops and drive solutioning for established GAPs. Share and drive our fit-to-standard mission within the AP business processes.
• Build stakeholder consensus and ensure everyone is on the same page, in agreement, and can understand the solution being proposed.
• Be a change agent for the SAP S/4 transformation.
• Evaluate third party AP solutions as an alternative to custom development where SAP recommends.
• Identify what master and transactional data is required to support future AP business processes and operational/analytical reporting.
• Represent and manage an experienced team that will support the AP workstream team as a cohesive unit.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance or Information Systems and a minimum of 5 years of relevant media industry experience.
• A minimum of 3 years experience with Accounts Payable.
• Demonstrated understanding of SAP business processes (e.g., FICO, Cash App, Billings).
• Strong understanding of agile project management and a record of accomplishment of on-time delivery.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in organizational change management.
• Solution driven and results oriented.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills within functional and technical areas.
• Ability to represent NBCU with third party implementors with a collaborative mindset.
• A distinctive working knowledge of finance and data processes.

Desired Characteristics:

• Professional work experience in an SAP ecosystem.

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $85,000 - $115,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information:

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to creed, expression, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].