Senior Solution Architect / Project manager SAP FIN

Location: Zürich, ZH, ch

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and manufactures in over 400 factories. Its 33,500 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description

Our Global SAP team is a truly global team with over 100 employees and is known for its focus on sustainable value creation by translating the latest IT innovations into solutions and services. We use the newest state-of-the-art S/4HANA features as our strategic platform to permanently optimize and enhance our global template. The world-wide SAP roll-out journey continues. 

The organization is currently undergoing a transformation towards digitalization, advancing fundamental elements to meet future needs, such as using new technologies. YOU can be part of this highly motivated team to ensure Sika’s continuing success on the digital journey. 

For our growing SAP Team in Zurich, we are looking for a passionate and experienced 

Senior Solution Architect/Project Manager SAP FIN

In this challenging role, you will have the opportunity to work in a highly innovative environment that will together with external partners to perform rollouts in record time. 

What we offer you:

• You will take responsibility for the realization of challenging SAP projects and international rollouts within our Global SAP Team. You will play a key role in the configuration and implementation of SAP FIN solutions on S/4 HANA, including finance core processes, overhead controlling, product costing, profitability analysis and related integration scenarios.
• In our global SAP FI/CO rollouts, you will support all phases of the project life cycle which includes analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and end user training.
• You will customize and configure SAP FIN applications in close collaboration with business process experts and implement these solutions using well defined methodologies such as data migration, key user enablement, testing activities, and go live support.
• You will analyse and challenge existing business processes, identify gaps, and translate requirements into our global SAP template using best practices to improve process quality, performance, and overall acceptance.
• You will also support our SAP FI/CO environment through second and third level activities, including change requests, incident management, and guidance for key users.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional experience in SAP FI/CO on S/4 HANA, including finance and controlling areas with at least two full cycle projects from initial design to final rollout.
• Proven experience in SAP FI/CO requirements gathering, functional specification preparation, integration and user acceptance testing, data migration activities, and end user training.
• Strong ability to design and configure complex SAP FIN solutions across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, controlling and profitability analysis.
• Solid integration knowledge with MM, SD, PP, and QM.
• Good understanding of interfaces and financial process flows.
• Basic ABAP reading or debugging experience is an advantage.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem solving skills, a profound understanding of customer needs, and a dedication to delivering high quality results.
• Fluent English skills; German is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• We offer two days of home office per week.

Additional Information

We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join our team and be part of you journey to excellence!

• We offer intensive training and interesting perspectives for anyone who wants to build a career
• Sika is like a global SME: With subsidiaries in more than 100 countries around the world. This begins in Switzerland and breaks down borders allowing exciting prospects all around the world
• The chance to bring new ideas, interesting areas for development, and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sika's pioneering spirit
• We offer an attractive employment package with good social benefit
• Hybrid workplace, on-site 4 days and 1 days remote

This is a chance to take your SAP career to the next level by shaping our digital transformation journey. You'll work in a high-end SAP landscape, engage with an expanding international user base, and lead significant business improvements.

We look forward to your application. For this position, only direct applications will be considered.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.