Manager, SAP Finance Technology & Solutions

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Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Technical Product Management

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Manager, SAP Finance Technology & Solutions to be located in Raritan NJ or Beerse, BE

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Raritan, NJ, Beerse, Belgium

Raritan, NJ - Requisition Number: R-094570

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

BEACON is an Innovative Medicine R&D (IMRD) SAP ERP platform supporting financial operations across 80+ countries and approximately 20,000 users, including Finance and Tax Shared Services organizations. BEACON is a mission-critical, SOX-regulated platform that enables core financial, project, procurement, reporting, and planning processes across the global IMRD organization.

Key capabilities include:

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Financial Postings from Corporate and IMRD systems
• Intercompany Processing
• Fixed Assets and Asset Inventory Tracking
• Purchase Order Commitments
• Project Accounting
• Time Reporting and Capacity Management (1-Supply)
• Financial Planning and Management Reporting
• IP Billing and Tax Credits
• Automated Financial Close Processes

The IMRD IT Financial Systems Team supports Global IMRD Finance organizations, Janssen Business Services (Belgium), and Janssen Global Services (Manila).

We are seeking an experienced SAP Finance professional who combines strong financial process knowledge with SAP functional and technical expertise. The successful candidate will lead solution design, implementation, integration, and continuous improvement initiatives across the BEACON ecosystem while collaborating with global business and IT stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, research, solution design, and development of new capabilities and integrations across the SAP ecosystem.
• Translate business challenges into scalable technology solutions, defining value cases and measurable business outcomes.
• Design and deliver new solutions and enhancements based on business requirements.
• Provide functional and technical leadership to development teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Guide technical teams in developing, configuring, and implementing solutions aligned with product development standards.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC and Agile methodologies, architectural standards, and quality requirements.
• Maintain technical integrity across projects by promoting reuse of common capabilities and eliminating duplication.
• Partner with functional teams to develop test strategies, test cases, and automation opportunities.
• Contribute to product strategy, roadmap development, and long-term platform evolution.
• Review and support creation of training materials, solution documentation, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with enterprise IT teams to ensure compatibility of integrated systems and applications.
• Drive successful delivery of initiatives by managing timelines, priorities, risks, and dependencies.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and business partners to elicit, validate, and translate requirements into effective solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams in delivering business value and customer-focused solutions.
• Support resolution of complex technology integration issues.
• Partner with product management teams to align technology roadmaps with finance business strategy and value creation objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or equivalent experience preferred.
• MBA preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in SAP Finance implementations, solution architecture, systems integration, or related enterprise technology roles.
• Strong understanding of financial process integrations, global localizations, tax requirements, and SOX compliance in support of complex enterprise solutions.
• Proven experience delivering global SAP solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and integration with SAP BW/4HANA.
• Strong understanding of SAP implementation methodologies, SDLC, and Agile practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and cross-functional teams in a global environment.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep expertise in SAP Finance (FI) with working knowledge of MM, PS, and HR modules.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Experience in business analysis, functional specification development, solution design, testing, and implementation.
• Knowledge of ABAP Objects, SAP HANA SQL, and SAP development principles.
• Experience with APIs, web services, and SAP/non-SAP system integrations.
• Understanding of SAP security concepts and authorization controls.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, effective technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating technical risks.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality solutions within committed timelines.
• Experience supporting large global finance organizations.

Additional Requirements

• Expertise presenting solution designs, demonstrations, and recommendations to business leaders and technical architects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interaction with executive-level stakeholders.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to work effectively with global teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Occasional business travel (10-20%).

Why Join Us

You will play a key role in shaping and modernizing a global SAP Finance platform that supports critical financial operations across Innovative Medicine R&D. This position offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, influence product direction, and collaborate with global finance and technology leaders while delivering innovative solutions that drive business value.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Cost Management, Critical Thinking, Give Feedback, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Organizing, Performance Measurement, Product Development, Product Improvements, Product Strategies, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Research and Development, Software Development Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Technical Credibility, Technical Writing

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€79,800.00 - €137,770.00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.