Job Overview The Advisor, Finance Technology & Transformation role is responsible for managing both project delivery and operational support for the SAP and non-SAP Finance landscape. This role ensures stable day-to-day operations while driving the execution of enhancements, transformations, and innovation initiatives aligned with MBUSA business priorities This position requires strong hands-on configuration experience in Finance and Controlling, including integration with purchasing, sales, and dealer systems. It also demands expertise in Vistex and dealer incentive/commission systems, along with the ability to support hybrid ecosystems across SAP and non-SAP platforms The role partners closely with business stakeholders, functional and technical teams, and managed service providers to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions while fostering an AI-first and automation-driven mindset to continuously improve processes and decision-making Key Responsibilities Operations & Service Management Partner with business stakeholders, MSPs, and delivery teams to clarify requirements, prioritize work, and ensure transparent communication on status, risks, and next steps Manage day-to-day support across SAP and non-SAP finance applications, including incident management, escalation, and resolution Oversee backlog intake and execution using Agile/SAFe methodologies Drive problem management and root cause analysis (RCA) with sustainable corrective actions Ensure stability, performance, and continuous improvement across finance systems landscape Finance Process & Systems Support Support core finance operations including: • Vehicle and parts accounting • Accounts payable (AP) and non-production material (NPM) purchasing • Controlling, tax processes, and financial reporting Provide expertise in dealer incentive programs and sales compensation processes, including Vistex solutions Support integration of SAP with non-SAP finance and incentive platforms Ensure seamless system integration across upstream and downstream applications Support month-end and year-end close activities and audit requirements Product Management & Project Delivery Lead and support end-to-end project delivery for finance system enhancements, integrations, and transformations Collaborate with business, CoCs, and IT to define requirements, solution design, and implementation roadmaps Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery Drive MBUSA-specific demands across SAP, Vistex, and non-SAP platforms Contribute to business case development and value realization tracking Innovation & AI-First Mindset • Champion an AI-first and automation-led approach to finance processes and system capabilities • Identify opportunities for intelligent automation, analytics, and decision intelligence (e.g., predictive insights, Copilot use cases) • Drive simplification, standardization, and scalability through digital innovation • Partner with data and AI teams to enable finance-driven insights and business value Qualifikationen Qualifications Education: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Financial accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience). • Relevant experience in SAP FICO, with exposure to SD,MM and Sales Incentives modules. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Experience: 7+ years of SAP FICO functional experience supporting Financial Accounting, Order-to-Cash (OTC), and Procure-to-Pay (PTP) processes. • Functional Expertise: • Strong SAP FICO knowledge with integration across SD/MM • Experience with customizations, master data, and reporting • Familiarity with ALE/EDI (IDocs), Fiori, and S/4HANA • Technical & Analytical Skills: • Ability to analyze and resolve complex financial discrepancies across logistics and finance systems • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a forward-looking mindset • Collaboration & Communication: • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills • Ability to tailor messaging to different audiences • Strong partnership and relationship-building capabilities • Leadership & Mindset: • Self-driven, proactive, and continuous improvement mindset • Ability to lead discussions, influence outcomes, and motivate cross-functional teams