Owens Corning
Functional IT Lead Finance
Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43614
Functional IT Lead Finance
Location(s):
Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001
Function:
Information Technology
Audience:
Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
Requisition ID:
61983
PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Owens Corning Global Information Services (GIS)
Functional IT Lead - Finance
is responsible for implementing and maintaining technology solutions that enable finance processes in the areas of general ledger, treasury and cash management, asset accounting, controlling, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. This individual is a go-to expert that leads the design, implementation, deployment, and support of global finance systems, ensuring it is done in a manner consistent with the OC enterprise architecture and GIS standards. Deep technical expertise in the finance domain coupled with effective communication, problem-solving, global collaboration, and project management skills are critical in this role to lead technology projects, drive continuous improvement, and ensure technical solutions are sustainable.The successful candidate for this role is a continuous learner of technology, maintains market awareness, and is networked into finance and technology disciplines. They are accountable for keeping up-to-date on new and emerging technology trends and are expected to maintain proficiency and understanding of these technologies.Reports to: Technical Team Lead - FinanceSpan of Control: Individual ContributorJOB RESPONSIBILITIESTechnical ExcellenceEnsure the performance, support, sustainability, and lifecycle management of finance solutions are engineered in the design stageCollaborate closely with key stakeholders to collect requirements and build a robust pipeline for continuous improvementProactively communicate technical and implementation risks associated with technology solutionsPropose technology assessments and execute proof of concepts to enable finance transformationPartner with architects to update OC Enterprise Reference Model business processes for financeEnsure documentation standards for blueprinting, development and configuration are updated and align with Enterprise Architecture standard frameworkDevelop relevant technology expertise and insight through active participation in opportunities, such as networking, conferences, formal training, and workshopsConsult with other IT teams to ensure solutions meet OC financial standards and are appropriately testedEnsure a support model exists for finance technologies by partnering with process leaders, functional stakeholders, and IT application support providersGet involved with support as required to deliver a strong service-first mindset to our stakeholders and act as an escalation as needed to make sure support is delivered timely and correctlyCollaborate with architects to develop and sustain the Finance IT Roadmap
Project Leadership & ExecutionLead the execution of global SAP implementations and cutover for a subset of finance related functionsLead all project lifecycle phases and effectively prioritize and sequence tasks amidst competing prioritiesGuide day-to-day tasks for a diverse set of global internal and external resourcesParticipate in integrated discussions with multiple IT teams and collaborate on cross-functional requirementsConsult with business and process teams on new requirements and perform gap analysisAnalyze business requirements, research alternatives, and apply standard processes and solutionsPartner with project leaders and architects to develop comprehensive statements of work that account for scope assumptions, resources, timeline integration points, and riskPartner with architects to translate business requirements into custom technology solutions where appropriateSupport the business in the project deployment phases of user validation testing, change management, training, cutover, and hyper care/post-go live supportAct as a project manager for various sized projects, enhancements, optimizations within the finance domain
Business PartnershipUnderstand the strategic direction of the company's businesses; execute functional strategies to support and enhance business results and be knowledgeable of the project work that supports this direction and implications to the businessCollaborate with peers in the finance organization to understand strategy and identify opportunities to apply technologyEstablish and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders by building trust and credibility through regular connection, effective communication and follow throughEnsure the needs of our businesses are being met by approaching work with a service first mindsetTranslate between functional and technical for a wide variety of scenarios ranging from system issues impacting financial processes to new requirements needing to be communicated between stakeholders and external partners
JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or information technology, or related field of studyMinimum of 5 years of experience within the information technology or information systems industryMinimum of 5 years of experience with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA Finance with at least 1 year of experience utilizing S/4HANAWillingness to travel periodically as needed in support of larger projects and optimizations, up to an estimated 10 - 20%, domestic and/or internationally
EXPERIENCEPrior SAP ECC 6.0 or greater deployment experience in all phases of the accelerated SAP methodology
Knowledge of best practices in SAP FI/CO related modules including general Ledger, treasury & cash management, asset accounting, controlling, accounts receivable, and accounts payableBasic understanding of processes impacting finance, such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, forecast-to-stock and account-to-reportPrior experience integrating third party applications or leveraging SAP bolt-on solutions to improve financial processes in SAP ECC and/or S4/HANAKnowledge of accounting standards, such as US-GAAP, and statutory requirements is a plus
Demonstrated rate of growth and success in prior rolesPrior success in a fast-paced and dynamic, team-oriented environmentExperience working in a highly matrixed organization across functional, business, geographic and cultural boundariesExperience organizing and executing IT process development/solution design review with external suppliers
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESSolid financial and business acumenDemonstrate strong attention to detail to ensure integrity and accuracyProven ability to build strong relationships and inspire trust with multiple stakeholders to get resultsStrives for continuous improvement in business process and results
Ability to partner effectively with team members, business partners, and third-party partnersCollaborates and challenges users in support of global solutionsEffective project management leadershipAbility to identify and prioritize tasks to meet project milestonesAbility to adapt and show flexibility as priorities changeStrong written and verbal communication skills to convey relevant information clearly with confidence, understanding others through active listening, and successfully setting and managing expectationsDemonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions cross-functionallyAbility to effectively problem solve and leverage inventive flexibility; develops and introduces innovative ideas and approaches to othersSeeks out ways to leverage investments by integrating new requirements into existing solutionsAbility to troubleshoot and investigate complex technical issuesIdentifies root cause through analysis and questioning, and leads efforts to optimize solutions to reduce or eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency
#LI-KM2#LI-HybridAbout Owens CorningOwens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses - Composites, Insulation, and Roofing - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 19,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2022 sales of $9.8 billion. For more information, visit.Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
Location(s):
Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001
Function:
Information Technology
Audience:
Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
Requisition ID:
61983
PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Owens Corning Global Information Services (GIS)
Functional IT Lead - Finance
is responsible for implementing and maintaining technology solutions that enable finance processes in the areas of general ledger, treasury and cash management, asset accounting, controlling, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. This individual is a go-to expert that leads the design, implementation, deployment, and support of global finance systems, ensuring it is done in a manner consistent with the OC enterprise architecture and GIS standards. Deep technical expertise in the finance domain coupled with effective communication, problem-solving, global collaboration, and project management skills are critical in this role to lead technology projects, drive continuous improvement, and ensure technical solutions are sustainable.The successful candidate for this role is a continuous learner of technology, maintains market awareness, and is networked into finance and technology disciplines. They are accountable for keeping up-to-date on new and emerging technology trends and are expected to maintain proficiency and understanding of these technologies.Reports to: Technical Team Lead - FinanceSpan of Control: Individual ContributorJOB RESPONSIBILITIESTechnical ExcellenceEnsure the performance, support, sustainability, and lifecycle management of finance solutions are engineered in the design stageCollaborate closely with key stakeholders to collect requirements and build a robust pipeline for continuous improvementProactively communicate technical and implementation risks associated with technology solutionsPropose technology assessments and execute proof of concepts to enable finance transformationPartner with architects to update OC Enterprise Reference Model business processes for financeEnsure documentation standards for blueprinting, development and configuration are updated and align with Enterprise Architecture standard frameworkDevelop relevant technology expertise and insight through active participation in opportunities, such as networking, conferences, formal training, and workshopsConsult with other IT teams to ensure solutions meet OC financial standards and are appropriately testedEnsure a support model exists for finance technologies by partnering with process leaders, functional stakeholders, and IT application support providersGet involved with support as required to deliver a strong service-first mindset to our stakeholders and act as an escalation as needed to make sure support is delivered timely and correctlyCollaborate with architects to develop and sustain the Finance IT Roadmap
Project Leadership & ExecutionLead the execution of global SAP implementations and cutover for a subset of finance related functionsLead all project lifecycle phases and effectively prioritize and sequence tasks amidst competing prioritiesGuide day-to-day tasks for a diverse set of global internal and external resourcesParticipate in integrated discussions with multiple IT teams and collaborate on cross-functional requirementsConsult with business and process teams on new requirements and perform gap analysisAnalyze business requirements, research alternatives, and apply standard processes and solutionsPartner with project leaders and architects to develop comprehensive statements of work that account for scope assumptions, resources, timeline integration points, and riskPartner with architects to translate business requirements into custom technology solutions where appropriateSupport the business in the project deployment phases of user validation testing, change management, training, cutover, and hyper care/post-go live supportAct as a project manager for various sized projects, enhancements, optimizations within the finance domain
Business PartnershipUnderstand the strategic direction of the company's businesses; execute functional strategies to support and enhance business results and be knowledgeable of the project work that supports this direction and implications to the businessCollaborate with peers in the finance organization to understand strategy and identify opportunities to apply technologyEstablish and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders by building trust and credibility through regular connection, effective communication and follow throughEnsure the needs of our businesses are being met by approaching work with a service first mindsetTranslate between functional and technical for a wide variety of scenarios ranging from system issues impacting financial processes to new requirements needing to be communicated between stakeholders and external partners
JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or information technology, or related field of studyMinimum of 5 years of experience within the information technology or information systems industryMinimum of 5 years of experience with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA Finance with at least 1 year of experience utilizing S/4HANAWillingness to travel periodically as needed in support of larger projects and optimizations, up to an estimated 10 - 20%, domestic and/or internationally
EXPERIENCEPrior SAP ECC 6.0 or greater deployment experience in all phases of the accelerated SAP methodology
Knowledge of best practices in SAP FI/CO related modules including general Ledger, treasury & cash management, asset accounting, controlling, accounts receivable, and accounts payableBasic understanding of processes impacting finance, such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, forecast-to-stock and account-to-reportPrior experience integrating third party applications or leveraging SAP bolt-on solutions to improve financial processes in SAP ECC and/or S4/HANAKnowledge of accounting standards, such as US-GAAP, and statutory requirements is a plus
Demonstrated rate of growth and success in prior rolesPrior success in a fast-paced and dynamic, team-oriented environmentExperience working in a highly matrixed organization across functional, business, geographic and cultural boundariesExperience organizing and executing IT process development/solution design review with external suppliers
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESSolid financial and business acumenDemonstrate strong attention to detail to ensure integrity and accuracyProven ability to build strong relationships and inspire trust with multiple stakeholders to get resultsStrives for continuous improvement in business process and results
Ability to partner effectively with team members, business partners, and third-party partnersCollaborates and challenges users in support of global solutionsEffective project management leadershipAbility to identify and prioritize tasks to meet project milestonesAbility to adapt and show flexibility as priorities changeStrong written and verbal communication skills to convey relevant information clearly with confidence, understanding others through active listening, and successfully setting and managing expectationsDemonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions cross-functionallyAbility to effectively problem solve and leverage inventive flexibility; develops and introduces innovative ideas and approaches to othersSeeks out ways to leverage investments by integrating new requirements into existing solutionsAbility to troubleshoot and investigate complex technical issuesIdentifies root cause through analysis and questioning, and leads efforts to optimize solutions to reduce or eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency
#LI-KM2#LI-HybridAbout Owens CorningOwens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses - Composites, Insulation, and Roofing - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 19,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2022 sales of $9.8 billion. For more information, visit.Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.