SAP Finance Specialist

MSCI Inc. seeks a dynamic SAP Finance Specialist with proven experience in delivering SAP ECC Order-to-Cash processes including Sales & Distribution (SD) Billing Order & Entry Management Financial Accounting (FI) and Accounts Receivables (A/R). This role will be part of the Business Technology department and located in Toronto working closely with finance and business stakeholders to ensure the systems that manage revenue management and core finance operations operate seamlessly and efficiently.

As part of our Finance Technology team you will be responsible for contributing to global projects for the implementation enhancement and maintenance of both Finance Systems and Finance Processes to automate and streamline order-to-cash operations. This includes working with ERP modules and ensuring integration with other financial and reporting tools.

As an individual contributor you will collaborate across regions and departments to ensure that technology solutions meet business needs and regulatory requirements driving continuous improvements in order-to-cash processes while ensuring compliance with controls and audit requirements.

As a SAP Finance Specialist you will be responsible for:

• System Management for Order-to-Cash: Operate maintain and improve the systems that support order-to-cash processes ensuring they are compliant our standard operating procedures.
• System Enhancements: Contribute to the identification development and implementation of system enhancements that automate and improve the accuracy and efficiency of order-to-cash operations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Business (finance sales sales operations product client services etc.) and IT teams to translate order-to-cash requirements into technical solutions. Ensure smooth integration of financial systems with other financial and operational platforms.
• Project Management: Contribute to projects related to system upgrades new functionality deployments and process automation initiatives. Ensure that your assigned tasks are delivered on time and follow our quality standards.
• Compliance and Audit Support: Ensure that the systems supporting order-to-cash processes are compliant with internal controls and regulatory requirements including SOX cycles Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and audit protocols.
• Training and Support: Provide technical guidance and training to finance and IT teams on the systems and processes supporting order-to-cash. Act as the go-to expert for system-related inquiries and troubleshooting.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in financial systems and processes leveraging new technologies and best practices to optimize performance.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate system updates enhancements and issues to senior IT leadership and key stakeholders within the finance and business departments.

• Technical Expertise in ERP Systems: Extensive experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA with a focus on Order-to-Cash processes including Sales & Distribution (SD) Billing Order & Entry Management Financial Accounting (FI) and Accounts Receivables (A/R). Experience with data migration and integration from external systems during merger & acquisitions (M&A). Experience in integrating with complementary business applications such as Salesforce Concur Vertex or Workiva is helpful.
• Process Knowledge: Familiarity with end-to-end order-to-cash processes in a US-GAAP organization in the financial services banking or high-tech industry specifically from a systems and automation perspective. Experience with order-to-cash modules like SAP ECC SAP S/4HANA. Experience with SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) RevPro or Aptitude RevStream is a plus.
• Project Management: Proven experience in participating in global large-scale IT projects particularly those involving financial systems implementation or upgrades.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to effectively collaborate with finance business and IT teams to deliver technology solutions that meet business requirements.
• Systems Integration: Strong understanding of systems integration principles particularly as they relate to financial reporting and revenue management systems.
• Compliance and Security: Knowledge of SOX compliance internal controls and system security requirements as they pertain to financial systems.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and provide efficient solutions.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Preferred Qualifications: Masters in Technology-related or Finance-related domain
• Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of strong operational experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your location ensuring your financial security health and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements advanced technology and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues who inspire support and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey followed by access to our platform LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities Asian Support Network Black Leadership Network Climate Action Network Hola! MSCI Pride & Allies Women in Tech and Womens Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do and we are inspired by our purpose to power better investment decisions. Youll be part of an industry-leading network of creative curious and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself our clients and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research data and technology we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership/union status pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave) veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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