Finance Business Process Manager

Responsibilities

ELANTAS North America, Inc. is seeking a Finance Business Process Manager to support and enhance our SAP financial systems within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is based on-site in St. Louis, MO and may have limited travel to other US facilities. This position is instrumental in aligning SAP FICO capabilities with the unique financial and operational needs of manufacturing, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, and production-related financial reporting.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead SAP FICO module implementations and enhancements tailored to manufacturing operations.
• Configure and support SAP FICO components: GL, AP, AR, AA, CO
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate integration of financial data with production and inventory processes.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP solutions that improve financial visibility and operational efficiency.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate cost allocations and financial reporting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP FICO-related issues, especially those impacting manufacturing cost flows and inventory valuation.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, business processes, and training materials.
• Provide training and support to finance and operations teams on SAP FICO functionalities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and industry-specific financial regulations.
• Stay current with SAP best practices and manufacturing finance trends.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of working with SAP FICO as a business user or power user. 2 years in a manufacturing environment or chemical industry experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and production finance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of financial and controlling processes, their translation into SAP and the integration with manufacturing business processes.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and state them as business requirements to the Digital Core Team.
• Skilled in documenting business processes.
• Proficient in cross-functional collaboration.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to travel domestically to other company sites as needed.

Work Environment:

• Office-based role within a manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to standard office conditions with occasional visits to production areas.
• Collaborative team environment with cross-functional interaction.
• Fast-paced and deadline-driven atmosphere.
• May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting manufacturing areas.

Contact Person

 Brett Keller
HR Team
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