Manager, Financial Systems at Dow Jones & Co. in Princeton, New Jersey

Job Description:

Dow Jones & Co.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

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Princeton

Full time
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About the Role:

We are seeking an individual with SAP and finance process experience to join our Financial Systems and Management Reporting function (FSMR) within the Global Controller's organization. Following Dow Jones' recent implementation of SAP S/4 HANA, this team's focus is on day-to-day system management supporting the Finance department, delivering a range of systems enhancement initiatives and developing our management reporting capabilities on the new platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mix of SAP-specific business process experience as well as SAP systems skills that emphasize the Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC) functionality. The Financial Systems Manager will serve as a liaison between the business and technology teams as we collaborate to enhance systems and operating procedures, manage configurations, implement management reporting solutions, develop best practice processes and deliver future enhancements.

You Will:

• Manage the daily support, maintenance and continuous improvement of SAP environment.
• Finance system solution design for SAP based initiatives and legacy system interfaces and collaborate with Dow Jones Technology and external consultants to deliver changes.
• Provide expertise in SAP BPC real time consolidation functionality.
• Share deep knowledge and experience from working with SAP solutions with other team members to accelerate post-go-live stabilization and future enhancements.
• Provide input on and oversight of internal processes with respect to SAP master data, hierarchies and reporting.
• Manage and satisfy SAP audit controls and pertinent SOX program requirements.
• Lead in the development of SAP best practice principles to facilitate change management and end user adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Support monthly financial close and forecasting processes as well as annual budget and long range planning cycles.
• Support the broader Finance team with the delivery of all reporting deadlines by assisting with report writing, system interrogation queries, data corrections and other ad hoc business requirements.
• Validate and document configurations, enhancements, development and underlying processes.
• Coordinate with Finance users to understand functional requirements to identify and develop solutions.
• Update production settings for cost center allocations, profit center allocations, and FX revaluation.

You Have:

• 5-7 years minimum experience with SAP in a functional finance setting supporting Accounting and/or FP&A processes.
• Project management experience and working knowledge of SDLC principles
• SAP functional and configuration experience in S/4 HANA RTR, OTC, PTP, ATR and with an emphasis on Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC).
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel and other data management tools.
• Highly self motivated, work ethic driven with keen attention to detail and exceptional customer orientation.
• Demonstrated collaboration and business partnering capabilities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to facilitate operating with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in Analysis for Office or similar reporting tools required.
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study is required; an MBA or CPA / CMA certification is a plus. Relevant SAP certification(s) are highly desirable.

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