Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application‑specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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What to expect
The SAP FICO Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as the internal expert for Finance and Controlling (FICO) processes within the SAP environment for Gates EMEA. This role is responsible for maintaining the FICO process template, guiding and developing local SMEs and Power Users (PUs), and driving continuous improvement within the assigned process area. The ideal candidate combines deep SAP FICO expertise with strong collaboration skills to ensure regional business process alignment, standardization, and excellence.
The role can be based in one of our locations: Wrocław (Poland), Ghent (Belgium), Aachen (Germany), or Balsareny (Spain). We are looking for a candidate who is open to being based at one of these locations.
- Act as the internal expert and primary contact for SAP FICO‑related processes and functionalities.
- Maintain and update the FICO process template to ensure it reflects best practices and aligns with business requirements.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to local SMEs and PUs to strengthen process knowledge and execution capabilities.
- Propose and evaluate improvements to the FICO process template, focusing on efficiency, standardization, and business impact.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of FICO processes across other process areas.
- Be prepared to actively participate or be consulted on other regional rollouts of the SAP template, either as lead SME or supporting local SMEs.
- Support testing, validation, and deployment of SAP process enhancements and system changes.Contribute to documentation and knowledge‑sharing initiatives to ensure consistent understanding of FICO processes across the organization.
- Serve as a key contributor to projects involving SAP FICO modules or related business transformations.
Keys to Success
- Requires in‑depth knowledge and experience
- Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own area and general knowledge of related areas
- Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
- Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Requirements and Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience working with SAP FICO modules, ideally in a regional or multi‑site environment.
- SAP FICO certification or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of end‑to‑end finance and controlling processes and their integration within SAP.
- Experience maintaining or improving SAP process templates and documentation.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on process improvement.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across functions and geographies.
- Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to travel moderately (10% to 25%) within EMEA.
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
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