Lead Financial Analyst – SAP S/4HANA, General Ledger, Interfaces, Direct Material AP Automation

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead release activities for SAP S/4HANA General Ledger, interfaces, and Direct Material AP automation .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeCiudad Juarez • MexicoSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SAP S/4HANA General Ledger and Direct Material AP automation, with a strong focus on financial data integration, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead release activities, testing, and post-go-live support while ensuring compliance with financial controls.

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SAP S/4HANA FinanceDirect Material AP AutomationFinancial Data IntegrationStakeholder ManagementSystems Integration

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Hard Skills

SAP S/4HANA General LedgerAccounts PayableFinancial Data StructuresIntegration ConceptsInvoice ProcessingError HandlingMapping ReviewsTesting (SIT, FIT, BST, UAT)Cutover PlanningReconciliations

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementStrategic ThinkingCross-Functional CollaborationHands-On Execution

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMAPMPMBASAP Certification

Industry Keywords

FinanceProcurementTransformation WorkPurchase-to-PayBusiness Continuity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead release activities for SAP S/4HANA General Ledger, interfaces, and Direct Material AP automation
Partner with Finance, Procurement, IT, integration teams, shared services, and implementation partners
Support SAP S/4HANA General Ledger design, including chart of accounts, ledgers, postings, close processes, Universal Journal, and reporting
Lead financial data interface scope, readiness, design validation, mapping reviews, error handling, and controls
Lead Direct Material AP automation, including invoice intake, PO and goods receipt matching, exceptions, approvals, duplicate-invoice prevention, posting, and payment readiness
Oversee SIT, FIT, BST, and UAT testing, end-to-end invoice scenarios, reconciliations, controls, and defect resolution
Support cutover planning and execution, supplier readiness, open-invoice and GR/IR considerations, workflow and monitoring setup, reconciliations, and business continuity
Prepare operating procedures, financial controls documentation, training, business readiness, and post-go-live adoption
Act as SAP S/4HANA General Ledger, Interfaces, and Direct Material AP Automation SME during go-live and hypercare
Resolve posting, reconciliation, invoice-processing, workflow, and integration issues to stabilize operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
5+ years of experience in finance, SAP delivery, systems integration, or transformation work
Strong exposure to SAP S/4HANA Finance
Hands-on SAP S/4HANA General Ledger and Accounts Payable experience
Experience with SAP S/4HANA integration scenarios between SAP S/4HANA environments and non-SAP systems
Experience delivering Direct Material AP automation or purchase-to-pay capabilities
Strong understanding of finance data structures and integration concepts
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work across cross-functional, technical, and global teams
Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, PMP, MBA, or SAP certification are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive work environment
Employee diversity and dignity recognition