Subject Matter Expert

Technology, Data & Digital · Product & Design · Business Analysis

In short

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Order to Cash (O2C) & Invoicing to join our Group Digital organisation. This role requires strong Finance process knowledge combined with expertise in digital platforms to develop and improve finance solutions. You will act as a key liaison between Finance stakeholders and Digital teams, ensuring digital solutions meet business needs and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Act as the subject matter expert for Finance processes within Group Digital.
Translate business needs and Finance requirements into clear digital solutions.
Support the development and continuous improvement of SAP S/4HANA Finance and related digital platforms.
Contribute to Finance process areas including Order to Cash, Invoicing setup, E-Invoicing setup, Accounts Receivable, Sales reconciliation & Order management, Intercompany accounting, and Financial closing and consolidation.
Analyse current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend practical solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, process designs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and solution documentation.
Support solution design, testing, deployment, and adoption of new Finance capabilities.
Ensure alignment between Finance processes, master data, integrations, reporting, controls, and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with solution and technical architects on integrations between SAP, finance applications, data platforms, and legacy systems.
Support incident resolution, root-cause analysis, and problem management.
Contribute to release planning, change management, training, and communication activities.
Maintain relevant process, functional, and solution documentation.
Promote standardisation, automation, data quality, and a consistent user experience across Ingka Group.
Follow developments in Finance technology, including automation, analytics, cloud platforms, AI, SAP BTP, RPA, and intelligent business processes.

Requirements

Several years of experience in Finance process design, Finance systems, consulting, or digital product development.
Strong knowledge of Finance processes in an international or multi-company environment.
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Logistics, SAP SD, or comparable Invoicing and Finance platforms.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Order to Cash, SAP Sales & distribution, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Tax, Intercompany accounting, Financial reporting and closing.
Experience translating business requirements into functional solutions.
Understanding of integrations between Finance systems and other business applications.
Experience with testing, troubleshooting, defect management, and implementation activities.
Ability to create and maintain functional specifications, process maps, solution documentation, and training material.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent stakeholder-management and communication skills.
The ability to communicate effectively with both Finance professionals and technical teams.
A proactive mindset, strong ownership, and a willingness to take decisions and drive activities forward.
Experience working in agile, product-oriented, or cross-functional environments.
Fluency in English.

Desired Qualifications

Experience from retail, shared services, or a large international organisation.
Knowledge of SAP integration technologies, APIs, middleware, or SAP BTP.
Experience with SAP CAR, tax platforms, invoice-management solutions, or Blackline.
Experience with data analytics, reporting, or Finance master-data management.
Knowledge of internal controls, audit requirements, and financial compliance.
Experience with automation, RPA, AI-enabled Finance processes, or process mining.
Familiarity with agile product development and digital transformation programmes.

Benefits

Finance stakeholders receive digital solutions that solve real business needs.
Finance processes become more standardised, efficient, transparent, and scalable.
Digital products and services are reliable, well documented, and continuously improved.
Requirements are clearly understood and translated into effective solutions.
Stakeholders collaborate effectively across Finance, Digital, markets, and support functions.
Users adopt new solutions and understand how they improve their everyday work.
Finance data quality, controls, compliance, and reporting capabilities are strengthened.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA FinanceSAP SDOrder to CashInvoicingAccounts ReceivableGeneral LedgerFinancial ReportingIntercompany AccountingAgileSAP

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