Position Title:

Senior Associate – SAP Finance

Primary Purpose

The Senior Associate – SAP Finance is responsible for delivering high-quality SAP Finance solutions by aligning business requirements with SAP capabilities across the Zoetis enterprise. This role involves full-cycle project execution, enhancements, support, testing, and compliance while working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. The position focuses on innovation, adherence to global best practices, and support for finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver SAP Finance Projects & Enhancements
Lead implementation, rollout, and support for SAP Finance modules (FI, CO, FSCM), ensuring alignment with project timelines, quality standards, and business objectives.
Design and Configure Finance Solutions
Provide expert configuration and solution design for modules like General Ledger, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Intercompany, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, etc.
WRICEF Development and Integration
Identify and design WRICEF objects ensuring seamless integration with cross-functional systems and external applications.
Testing and Compliance
Perform end-to-end testing (Unit, Integration, Regression) and support SOX, statutory reporting, and tax compliance requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with business users, internal audit, SOX, and IT teams to gather requirements, implement scalable solutions, and promote global process standardization.

Organizational Relationships

Collaborates with business stakeholders to gather requirements and align SAP solutions to business processes.
Works with implementation partners and external vendors on system integrations.
Engages with developers and other IT team members to resolve challenges and deliver integrated solutions.
Interacts with finance, audit, compliance, and operations teams to ensure alignment and compliance.

Education and Experience

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant preferred.

Experience:

8+ years of SAP Finance and domain experience with hands-on S/4HANA implementation.
Strong expertise in SAP FI, CO, FSCM, and integration with other SAP modules and external applications.
Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry preferred.
Proven ability to lead workshops, fit/gap analysis, and deliver high-quality solutions.

Technical Skills Requirements

SAP Configuration Expertise in FI Modules:
General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting
Intercompany transactions and reconciliation
Controlling (CO) Module Knowledge:
Cost Elements, Cost Centers, Profit Center Accounting
Product Costing, Material Ledger
Familiarity With Edge Systems and Compliance Tools:
Closing Cockpit, DRC/e-invoicing, Vertex/One Source (tax engines), Lease/Service Management
WRICEF and Technical Documentation:
Proficient in identifying functional specs, working with ABAP developers, and writing user stories.
Integration & Testing Skills:
Ability to run and manage multiple levels of testing phases (Unit, Integration, Regression).

Physical Position Requirements

Work Hours: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM EST (ICC Second Shift)
Location: Hyderabad, India (Zoetis International Capability Center)
Flexibility: Occasional extended hours or weekend work during go-live or critical support periods
Travel: Occasional, depending on project demands (approx. 10–20%)

Senior Associate, SAP Finance