Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Our Group Information Systems is looking for an SAP Business Analyst Finance & Controlling to be based at our Headquarters in Puebla.

As our FCS Functional FICO Support analyst, you will leverage your direct experience with SAP to support our North American SAP launch schedule, as well as ongoing support of business requirements. A strong prior experience with the Controlling Module (CO) and a supporting experience with the Finance (FI) modules are required to understand and support our global automotive business model.

As an integral part of your responsibilities, you will act as a liaison and interpreter between the business sponsors, Key Users, and the project team.  You will work with the global implementation template supported by an European based central team to bring a successful program launch Your experiences with SAP Methodologies will provide you with an opportunity to offer continuous improvement ideas to our project teams, business unit leaders and end users.

This job is an excellent opportunity to implement one's functional skills at the service of a project aiming at the improvement of the processes and the implementations, and thus advantageously to develop a dual competency, technique and functional. Your main mission is to support the SAP system and all corporate solutions focus in projects, 2nd level support, retrofits, continuous improvement and customer care.

With a strong international dimension, this position requires strong functional experience backed with a solid foundation in SAP fundamentals.

The ability to travel in order to meet the project implementation schedule is a requirement. Your team is located in the NAO region (US, Mexico and Canada).

Main missions and results:

SAP expertise and system implementation:Acts as internal SAP expert for these domains in North America:Leads the Business Process (FIT) activities of the project.Supports Global ERP Domain Leader in developing SAP functional expertiseAssists in providing user training during launch activitiesRuns functional tests, specifically during sites implementationsSupports all corporate SAP solutions including integrated applications like ARIBA, CONCUR, EBCS, VIM, TEO, Membraine, etc.Performs 2nd level end-user supportReceives SAP ECC  and key integrated applications incidents from the 1st level-support (Helpdesk and L1).Documents solutions/results about incidents/demands in the ticket management systemProvides either remote (phone, remote-control) or on-site support for end user. ie Training etcIdentifies and  escalates  problems of the sites  through the support chainFollows up issue and root cause analysis with the support chain and validation with end user.Responsible for Re-Training when necessarySupporting the On-Going Post-AssessmentsFunctional support on the system Writes/maintains functional documentation and specifications for programmersEnsures third level support during the project phaseTracks bug fixing internally, with the competence center or with editor.IT support Support the integration activities for data migration, interfaces and other applications.Your profile and competencies to succeed

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology or related field
Experience with 4 Full Life Cycle Implementations (less with multiple rollouts)
Experience with the full project life cycles of the SAP ERP system. scoping, planning, designing, building, testing, and go live
3 years of SAP configuration, launch experience with the Controlling module
3 years of SAP configuration, launch experience in the Finance modules
Versed in SAP methodology
Experience in the automotive industry or at least manufacturing industry is preferred
Good knowledge of SAP structures, configuration standards, object dependencies and tables
Good Business Process knowledge in the areas of Plant Controlling, Project system, Accounts Payable, VIM (Vendor Invoice Management Open Text), Accounts Receivables, General Ledger, Treasury and Fixed Assets
Good organizational skills, analytical and problem solving skills, team player
Experience in project management
Good communication and expression skills in an international environment
International mindset and soft skills.
Able to travel up to 50% primarily in US, Canada and Mexico
Language English Fluent

What we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.