OverviewApplegreen is in a rapid growth phase and has recently upgraded the backoffice operations to the latest generation SAP S/4 Hana. The systems are supported by a SAP Centre of Excellence (CoE) responsible for best in class delivery of SAP support to a growing/multi country user community. The SAP CoE is a fast-moving proactive support function governed by a disciplined process that aligns priorities and delivers quick wins and simple business solutions. The CoE aims to educate and empower, joining forces across teams to connect solutions and eliminate issues, while channeling attention to continuous improvement opportunities.The FICO Lead role forms part of the SAP CoE. The successful candidate will guide a small team within the CoE, playing a key role in the ongoing support and development of the FICO module. The role reports to the Head of Enterprise Applications and requires leadership accountability with a focus on process-driven performance, collaboration with both team and customers, and disciplined execution. The successful candidate will be customer-focused, passionate, and committed to continuous improvement. You will be accountable for the services that the team delivers to the customer and will ensure that agreed service level targets and quality levels are met, while driving improvement initiatives in line with best practice and process optimization.The Candidate should have the following:Qualifications and Experience:5+ years FICO experience is essential, with specific experience in Finance, Treasury and banking operationsMinimum of 3 full SAP E2E implementations with at least 2 implementations on SAP FICO, preferably in a lead roleMinimum of 2 years of experience supporting BAU systemsStrong functional knowledge of ERP systems (at least 5 years). Experience with SAP including ECC, SD and MM is advantageousSAP upgrade experience would be advantageousStrong background in the Retail industry is preferableDetail oriented with the ability to understand broader impactsConfident and professional communication skills across the businessFocus on excellence and results; accountable for commitments and deliverablesAbility to sell a concept and drive it through to completion for the business benefitAbility to interact with a variety of stakeholders (technical and functional) to resolve issuesHigh proficiency with Microsoft OfficeStrong FICO and accounting skillsExperience in Financial Global, New –GL, AR, Bank Accounting, Asset Management, Cost Center and Profitability AccountingExperience working with interfaces and integration with third-party systemsExperience in writing functional specificationsExcellent communication skills including written, verbal, and presentationKnowledge of cross-module functionality and processesAbility to work within a team environmentAbility to lead and manage projects/accountsAdditional Key Skills & Attributes:A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and thrives in a rapidly growing and evolving companyHighly organized with the ability to plan and manage own workload effectively, adapting to changing prioritiesAbility to execute at high quality and paceA ‘can do’ attitude and a positive, solution-focused mindsetCommitted to the role with a strong work ethic and ambition to build future capability and careerStrong focus on innovations and trends and an active external networkStrong commercial acumenAbility to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organizationSelf-starter, driven, and able to work on own initiativeResilient and calm under pressureSound judgement and objective, logical decision-making skillsTeam player with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to influenceStrong leadership potential and management skills; a role model for Applegreen’s people and cultureWilling to travel ad hoc if required
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