Digital Solution Manager (SAP Finance Solution Architect) - Automotive Business

 

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.   

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion?  We are now looking for a  

Digital Solution Manager (SAP Finance Solution Architect) – Automotive Business 

We’re looking for a collaborative and business-minded IT Finance Integration Specialist to shape and evolve our Finance applications and the S/4HANA IT processes. You’ll also support the Head of Finance IT in listing readiness by contributing to IT directives and procedures. 

As our new Digital Solution Manager (SAP Finance Solution Architect), the primary focus will be on General Ledger (GL) and sub-ledger processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Asset Accounting) within our S/4HANA environment. 

This role centers on SAP end-to-end processes to ensure continuity and enable financial excellence, operational efficiency, and digital transformation. You’ll collaborate with global Finance teams, resolve incidents, and contribute to both strategic and operational discussions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Own end-to-end design, governance, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA Finance core modules (GL, AP, AR, AA), ensuring robust, integrated, and future-ready processes. 

• Lead incident resolution across Finance applications, working with internal and external teams to maintain stability and responsiveness.  

• Identify and lead improvements using SAP innovations, automation, and analytics to boost data quality and user experience. 

• Support future-oriented financial concepts, such as universal parallel accounting and internal steering, for the automotive division.  

• Translate business needs into scalable SAP solutions in close collaboration with global Finance stakeholders. 

• Govern system integrations between Finance, Procurement & Supply chain, Sales, and Controlling, guaranteeing data consistency, compliance, and real-time visibility across the digital landscape. 

• Manage S/4HANA Finance projects and change requests from scoping to go-live using agile and waterfall methods.  

• Monitor performance and proactively report insights and recommendations to the Head of Finance IT. 

• Coordinate period-end and year-end activities to ensure timely close and accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS and internal policies. 

• Contribute to listing readiness for SKF Automotive by supporting directive and procedure development. 

Requirements 

• Solid hands-on experience with SAP FI and end-to-end finance processes. 

• Solid understanding of finance integration with CO, MM, and SD modules. 

• Proven track record in incident handling, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvements. 

• Ability to turn business requirements into scalable, technical solutions. 

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to simplify complex challenges for diverse audiences. 

• Proven intercultural communication and stakeholder-management capabilities in multinational environments. 

• Background in project work, system rollouts, or global template design. 

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Informatics, Finance, or similar.  

• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus. 

What You’ll Enjoy Working Here 

• An inclusive, innovative environment where your ideas shape transformative integration projects across a global business. 

• Opportunities to guide strategic initiatives and direct digital transformation with modern integration solutions. 

• A culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growt