Illumina
IT Architect - SAP Finance
US - Remote, USA · Senior
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About the role
- This pivotal role involves defining and executing the strategic direction, architecture, and roadmap for efficient, scalable, and innovative finance systems and processes, primarily focused on the SAP FICO domain.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable Record-to-Report solutions within the SAP FICO landscape.
- Manage the relationship and escalation processes with SAP Support (OSS) and other technology vendors.
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members (internal and/or external resources) fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Drive strategy and manage execution across organizational, regional, and global boundaries
- effectively manage a portfolio of projects and competing priorities in a cross-divisional and cross-functional environment.
- Direct and manage Application Management Support (AMS) partners, ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs, managing budgets, and driving service improvement initiatives.
- Establish and maintain strong governance frameworks for system changes, enhancements, and support within the FICO domain.
- Partner with Finance leadership to identify opportunities for process optimization and leverage technology to achieve business goals.
- include leading a team (potentially including internal staff, contractors, and vendor partners), managing relationships with senior business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with global business objectives, and driving continuous improvement.
- The IT Architect - SAP FICO, within the Illumina Digital Services function, will lead and direct transformational Finance projects within a global framework.
Requirements
- Deep functional and technical expertise with configuration in SAP ECC backend systems, specifically in:
- Strong understanding and experience integrating with SAP MM Materials Management and SAP SD Sales and Distribution modules.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and persuasively to both technical teams and senior non-technical leadership/executives.
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing global business environment.
- Typically requires a minimum of 18 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree
Nice to have
- Master's Degree (MBA, MS) is preferred.
- Proven experience in a leadership or management role (minimum 3-5 years preferred), directly overseeing SAP FICO teams, managing vendor resources, or leading large-scale, complex projects/programs.
- Vertex Tax or similar indirect tax solutions (Strongly preferred)
Compensation
- The estimated base salary range for the IT Architect - SAP Finance role based in the United States of America is: $155,600 - $233,400.
- Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly.
Benefits
- At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.
- Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
- Articulate and present the functionality, features, benefits, and strategic impact of financial accounting and management accounting solutions to senior business stakeholders and technical teams.
Company info
- Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself.
- We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
- We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race.
- Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.
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