SAP Solution Architect, Finance and Controlling

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

 Wärtsilä Information Management (IM) supports businesses in digitizing core operations and enabling new digital business opportunities via technology and information.

We are looking for a visionary SAP Solution Architect for the Finance area (SAP CO) to work in the interface of business and IT to enable the transformation of current WE SAP to SAP S/4HANA. You will be a key player in defining the S/4HANA scope and creating the future roadmap and architecture design within your area. Even though the main focus in the coming years will be on the S/4HANA transformation, you will also be supporting business operations and SAP services.

Preferred locations for this position are our IM locations in Helsinki, Vaasa, or Turku, Finland, but also other locations can be considered.

What you will be doing 

As a SAP Solution Architect, Finance and Controlling, the main focus for the coming years will be to work in close cooperation with business and other stakeholders in the transformation journey from the current landscape and architecture to the future state. You will be responsible for the architectural design and roadmap creation within the Finance domain. 
In this role, you will be part of the Global ERP Centre of Excellence community. You will be working closely together with business, other solution architects, and extended teams to enhance the value of the IT delivery and development of your solution domain.

To be successful in this role we expect you to have strong experience in SAP ECC Controlling and very good experience from SAP S/4HANA and what new functionalities it includes related to finance and controlling. Previous experience from SAP S/4HANA implementation is seen as a benefit. You also need to have a good understanding of business processes in relation to finance and the ability to quickly adopt the company specific solutions.

We offer you the opportunity to:

• Be part of a truly global organization working with great colleagues around the world
• Work in a flexible, hybrid environment 
• Be a key player in our ERP transformation towards SAP S/4HANA
• Participate in the SAP S/4HANA scoping for Finance Solutions
• Be responsible for the creation and maintenance of architectural designs within own area 
• Participate in and lead creation of solution roadmaps both on operational and strategic levels to establish future state vision, shaping the existing landscape to match emerging technologies and the SAP S/4HANA capabilities
• Translate business expectations into a deliverable solution proposal plan based on the SAP S/4HANA solution portfolio together with rest of the Information Management team, business and externals
• Participate in the SAP S/4HANA design and blueprinting and be part of the SAP S/4HANA Design Authority Board
• Create and maintain architecture documentation as part of business projects and operations
• Perform cross-functional analysis to optimize the process flow between modules in end to end scenarios
• Provide solution recommendations for both decision makers in the business lines and support functions

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have: 

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. or equivalent degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar
• Very good teamwork skills in a global environment
• Proactive, development-minded and goal-focused attitude to work
• Good leadership and management skills, ability to handle stress
• Fluent in written and spoken English, ability to communicate complex topics to non-IT stakeholders
• Very good documentation, visualization and presentation skills
• Design thinking, experience from Service Design is a plus. Key is the ability to transform requirements into solution proposals
• Functional and technical experience of SAP ECC and S/4 HANA Controlling, product costing and accounting
• Understanding of E2E business value flows, including reporting in relation to finance (COPA, Margin Analyses) and MM/SD finance integrations
• End-to-end cycle SAP ERP implementation experience, from project preparation to go-live

Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Jaana Holsti, Senior Manager, Finance Solutions through [email protected] or +358 50 5975478 with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).  

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 24/11/2024  

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health check, including the drug test/screening. The legislation of the country followed when person is located outside of Finland.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com