SAP FERC S/4HANA Finance Managing Consultant

Company: IBM Computing
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences via Cognitive data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge in the cognitive era in over 170 countries.

IBM is a leader in this global transformation, and there is no better place to launch or further your career. World-class learning opportunities, mentoring and a flexible work environment

you will find a wealth of opportunities within IBM to create the career you've always imagined., IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.

Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries. Job Information

IBM SAP FERC S/4HANA Finance Managing Consultant in St Louis, Missouri

Introduction

As a Package Consultant at IBM, get ready to tackle numerous mission-critical company directives. Our team takes on the challenge of designing, developing and re-engineering highly complex application components and integrating software packages using various tools. You will use a mix of consultative skills, business knowledge, and technical expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into our clients' business environment and achieve business results.

Your Role and Responsibilities

The SAP HANA S/4 Finance consultant should have an excellent knowledge of S/4HANA Finance solutions with a strong utilities background. The consultant is expected to provide business process guidance on SAP requirements and design across the financial functions, this will include Chart of Accounts (COA), Planning & Budgeting, Financial, Managerial and FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Accounting & Reporting, Asset Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Employee Expenses. The consultant should be aware of the S/4HANA roadmap differences between releases and new innovations. Familiarity with new cloud offerings from SAP is a plus. The role will also require strong oral and written communication skills.

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences via Cognitive data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge in the cognitive era in over 170 countries.

IBM is a leader in this global transformation, and there is no better place to launch or further your career. World-class learning opportunities, mentoring and a flexible work environment

you will find a wealth of opportunities within IBM to create the career you've always imagined.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance. Paid time off. Corporate Holidays. Sick leave. Family planning. Financial Guidance. Competitive 401K. Training and Learning. We continue to expand our benefits and programs, offering some of the best support, guidance and coverage for a diverse employee population.

* http://www-01.ibm.com/employment/us/benefits/

* https://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/50744.wss

CAREER GROWTH

Our goal is to be essential to the world, which starts with our people. Company wide we kicked off an internal talent strategy program called Go Organic. At our core, we are committed to believing and investing in our workforce through:

* Skill development: helping our employees grow their foundational skills

* Finding the dream job at IBM: navigating our company with the potential for many careers by channeling an employee's strengths and career aspirations

* Diversity of people: Diversity of thought driving collective innovation

In 2015, Go Organic filled approximately 50% of our open positions with internal talent that were promoted into the role.

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP

With an employee population of 375,000 in over 170 countries, amazingly we connect, collaborate, and care. IBMers drive a corporate culture of shared responsibility. We love grand challenges and everyday improvements for our company and for the world. We care about each other, our clients, and the communities we live, work, and play in!

* http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/initiatives.html

* http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/corporateservicecorps

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Required Technical and Professional Expertise

* At least 4 years of experience in Finance and Controlling with minimum 4 end-to-end implementations from project preparation to go-live

* At least 2 years of implementation or migration experience with SAP S/4HANA

* At least 2 years of experience working with financial processes, accounting and regulatory reporting in US electric utilities as well as the related SAP applications.

* At least 2 years of experience working with and implementing of the FERC module.

* At least 1 year of experience working with cost flows and joint venture accounting.

* At least 3 years of solid SAP business process knowledge and business process blue printing experience

* At least 3 years of consulting experience

* Experience integrating SAP with Utility specific third party solutions like PowerPlan.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

* Should be well aware of the S/4HANA roadmap and new innovations that are brought in in each of the S/4HANA releases.

* Experience with joint venture accounting and billing.

* Ability to work with a wide range of client leadership in financial and managerial accounting, regulatory, supply chain management, asset management, and customer service.

* Understand cost flows from generation, transmission, distribution, and back office activities to FERC accounts and joint owner billing.

About Business Unit

IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.

Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.

Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Apply Now The SAP HANA S/4 Finance consultant should have an excellent knowledge of S/4HANA Finance solutions with a strong utilities background. The consultant is expected to provide business process guidance on SAP requirements and design across the financial functions, this will include Chart of Accounts (COA), Planning & Budgeting, Financial, Managerial and FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Accounting & Reporting, Asset Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Employee Expenses. The consultant should be aware of the S/4HANA roadmap differences between releases and new innovations. Familiarity with new cloud offerings from SAP is a plus. The role will also require strong oral and written communication skills., * At least 4 years of experience in Finance and Controlling with minimum 4 end-to-end implementations from project preparation to go-live

* At least 2 years of implementation or migration experience with SAP S/4HANA

* At least 2 years of experience working with financial processes, accounting and regulatory reporting in US electric utilities as well as the related SAP applications.

* At least 2 years of experience working with and implementing of the FERC module.

* At least 1 year of experience working with cost flows and joint venture accounting.

* At least 3 years of solid SAP business process knowledge and business process blue printing experience

* At least 3 years of consulting experience

* Experience integrating SAP with Utility specific third party solutions like PowerPlan.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

* Should be well aware of the S/4HANA roadmap and new innovations that are brought in in each of the S/4HANA releases.

* Experience with joint venture accounting and billing.

* Ability to work with a wide range of client leadership in financial and managerial accounting, regulatory, supply chain management, asset management, and customer service.

* Understand cost flows from generation, transmission, distribution, and back office activities to FERC accounts and joint owner billing. Health Insurance. Paid time off. Corporate Holidays. Sick leave. Family planning. Financial Guidance. Competitive 401K. Training and Learning. We continue to expand our benefits and programs, offering some of the best support, guidance and coverage for a diverse employee population.

* http://www-01.ibm.com/employment/us/benefits/

* https://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/50744.wss

CAREER GROWTH

Our goal is to be essential to the world, which starts with our people. Company wide we kicked off an internal talent strategy program called Go Organic. At our core, we are committed to believing and investing in our workforce through:

* Skill development: helping our employees grow their foundational skills

* Finding the dream job at IBM: navigating our company with the potential for many careers by channeling an employee's strengths and career aspirations

* Diversity of people: Diversity of thought driving collective innovation

In 2015, Go Organic filled approximately 50% of our open positions with internal talent that were promoted into the role.

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