What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - SAP FICO position at Xylem?
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
The Role
As the Director, SAP FICO, you will partner closely with Finance, business leaders, and subject‑matter experts to define an ERP FICO strategy that aligns with Xylem’s enterprise and IT priorities. You will optimize and simplify the ERP ecosystem to improve performance, reduce costs, and increase organizational agility. You will own and manage the roadmap for enhancing the SAP Record‑to‑Report (RTR) footprint, ensuring senior leadership remains informed and aligned on ERP initiatives. In addition, you will apply enterprise architecture principles to harmonize the SAP FICO landscape with Xylem’s broader information systems and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the company’s enterprise architecture framework.
Core Responsibilities
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
The Role
As the Director, SAP FICO, you will partner closely with Finance, business leaders, and subject‑matter experts to define an ERP FICO strategy that aligns with Xylem’s enterprise and IT priorities. You will optimize and simplify the ERP ecosystem to improve performance, reduce costs, and increase organizational agility. You will own and manage the roadmap for enhancing the SAP Record‑to‑Report (RTR) footprint, ensuring senior leadership remains informed and aligned on ERP initiatives. In addition, you will apply enterprise architecture principles to harmonize the SAP FICO landscape with Xylem’s broader information systems and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the company’s enterprise architecture framework.
Core Responsibilities
- Partner with Finance leaders, business leaders, and internal/external SMEs to define and align the ERP FICO strategy with Xylem’s enterprise and IT objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement of the ERP ecosystem to enhance performance, reduce costs, and support the evolving needs of the Finance organization.
- Develop and manage a roadmap to expand, streamline, or sustain the SAP RTR footprint through consolidation, replacement, upgrades, and other strategic actions—securing leadership alignment and communicating ongoing progress across ERP initiatives.
- Apply established development methodologies and enterprise architecture standards to ensure SAP FICO architecture harmonizes with Xylem’s information systems strategy and standards.
- Serve as a key contributor to Xylem’s enterprise architecture and information framework, collaborating across IT service delivery teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
- 10 years of SAP FICO experience
- 5 years of full lifecycle implementation experience
- 5 years of experience with S/4HANA
- Demonstrated leadership in cross‑functional initiatives
- Experience with SAP Record‑to‑Report (RTR) business processes
- Experience with S/4HANA services
- Hands‑on experience with customer projects using Project Systems
- Travel requirement: 50–75%
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation