Director, IT Finance & Controlling (FICO)

About the Role Director, IT Finance & Controlling (FICO) will lead the global delivery, support, and transformation of enterprise finance systems, with primary focus on SAP S/4HANA FI/CO and end-to-end R2R processes. You will partner with Finance leadership to enable digital transformation, drive performance, and ensure scalable, compliant solutions across a complex ecosystem. This role sits within IT ES&BP and reports to the Senior Director, ERP Finance & Commercial Enterprise Solutions. What You'll Do

• Lead a global team responsible for SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO) support, enhancements, and roadmap execution.
• Own end-to-end finance processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Product Costing, COPA, and Material Ledger.
• Oversee functional support delivery and ensure alignment with business priorities and enterprise standards.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation, AI-enabled insights, and close optimization.
• Manage production support, escalations, and ensure timely resolution of critical issues.
• Guide team adoption of best practices, upgrades, and future system capabilities.
• Finance Solution Leadership: Set the strategic direction for SAP S/4HANA Finance & Controlling solutions.
• Lead design, enhancement, and evolution of finance capabilities aligned to business and IT strategy; ensure high system performance, scalability, and stability across global operations.
• Provide deep subject matter expertise across SAP FICO architecture, configuration, and integration; evaluate and recommend solution designs to optimize efficiency.
• Enable forward-looking capabilities, aligning with enterprise transformation goals.
• Business Alignment & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with the CFO organization, Finance leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to define and prioritize initiatives; translate complex business requirements into scalable system solutions; build strong relationships across Finance, IT, and business functions to drive value.
• Program Delivery & Governance: Lead a global team for SAP S/4HANA Finance delivery, governance, KPIs, SOX and GxP compliance, release management, and risk mitigation; drive change management and user adoption.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Oversee integrations with Oracle FCCS, OneSource Tax, Breakaway, and ensure end-to-end process integration across procurement, tax, vendor management, workforce, and expense systems.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Champion ongoing optimization of finance processes and technologies, driving adoption of AI, advanced analytics, and SAP BTP capabilities; strive to shorten cycle times and deliver better business outcomes. What We're Looking For
• Highly experienced and strategic Director, IT Finance & Controlling (FICO) with a proven track record leading global SAP FICO programs.
• Strong collaboration with Finance leadership and cross-functional partners to define and deliver transformational initiatives.
• Deep subject matter expertise across SAP FICO architecture, configuration, and integration; ability to evaluate and recommend scalable designs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leadership with clear insights into system capabilities, risks, and opportunities.
• Experience delivering large-scale ERP programs with governance, change management, SOX, and regulatory controls.
• Familiarity with finance controls, regulatory requirements (SOX, GxP) and robust delivery methodologies.
• AI, analytics, and automation capabilities are a plus; experience with SAP BTP is preferred. Nice to Have
• Experience applying AI-enabled insights, automation, and analytics to finance processes.
• Familiarity with SAP BTP capabilities and SAP FICO integrations in a global environment.