Senior Consultant SAP FI/CO (Solution Manager)

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.     Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.  About you and this role The Solution Manager is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and evolving business applications and digital solutions that enable critical business processes. This role serves as a trusted partner between business stakeholders and IT, providing functional expertise, solution design, application support, continuous improvement, and delivery of technology-enabled business capabilities.  He or she manages solutions throughout their lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, adoption, optimization, support, and retirement. The role works closely with Sr. Solution Managers, business process owners, developers, vendors, and end users to ensure reliable, secure, and value-driven technology solutions.   Responsibilities Application Lifecycle Management • Manage applications and digital solutions through their full lifecycle. • Support application roadmaps, upgrades, enhancements, and retirement activities. • Ensure solutions remain secure, compliant, supportable, and aligned with enterprise standards. • Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and optimize business processes. Business Partnership & Solution Ownership • Partner with business stakeholders to understand process requirements and strategic priorities. • Translate business needs into solution requirements and functional designs. • Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned applications and business processes. • Drive alignment between technology capabilities and business objectives. Project Delivery & Continuous Improvement • Participate in project planning, requirements gathering, testing, deployment, and change management activities. • Coordinate and execute functional testing, user acceptance testing, and production support activities. • Support implementation of new capabilities, SAP enhancements, integrations, automation, AI, and digital initiatives. • Drive continuous improvement efforts by identifying and implementing process efficiencies. Operational Support • Resolve production incidents and service requests within agreed service levels. • Analyze root causes and implement sustainable solutions. • Monitor application health, performance, and user adoption. • Collaborate with development teams, vendors, and global support organizations to resolve issues. Stakeholder Engagement • Build strong relationships with business customers and IT partners. • Communicate solution status, risks, and recommendations effectively. • Support knowledge transfer, user training, and documentation activities. • Contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field. • Min experience of 8-15 years on the role. • SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA experience. • Knowledge of SAP FI/CO, and MM modules. • Experience supporting enterprise business applications. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong data management experience. • Experience gathering and documenting business requirements. • Understanding of application support, testing, and change management processes. • Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your Skills • Experience with SAP and non SAP systems integrations such as APIs, XML, IDOC. • Experience with Azure, Power Platform, automation, reporting, and analytics solutions. • Understanding of financial processes, controls, and compliance requirements. • Experience leading small-to-medium projects and enhancement initiatives. • SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA experience. • Knowledge of SAP FI, CO, and MM modules. • Experience in managing teams. • Experience supporting enterprise business applications. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong data management experience. • Experience gathering and documenting business requirements. • Understanding of application support, testing, and change management processes. • Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Additional notes • The ability to accommodate a flexible schedule aligned with international time zones is essential. • No Relocation support is provided on the role. Benefits – What Dow offers you We invest in you.  Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.   Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: • Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. • Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. • Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on loca