IS Senior Specialist, Finance & HR Delivery Management Senior Specialist, SAP Finance (FICO) WHO ARE WE At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world. Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment. We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries. YOU SHOULD WORK HERE BECAUSE WE: attract and develop high performing people. promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment. invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities. contribute to the communities where we reside. We have an exciting position. Senior Specialist – SAP Finance (FICO) Role The IS Senior Specialist – SAP Finance (FICO) is responsible for the end-to-end delivery, optimization, and operational excellence of global finance solutions, acting as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to Finance and Business stakeholders. This role provides deep functional and technical expertise across SAP S/4HANA Finance and related financial platforms, supporting projects, enhancements, and run activities, while driving process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement. Beyond Finance applications, the role requires a strong end-to-end process mindset, deep integration knowledge, and a clear understanding of the current and target system landscape architecture, contributing to architecture strategy definition and transformation initiatives. The Senior Specialist acts as a referent within the IS organization, mentors colleagues, and coordinates functional resources within projects or domain teams, contributing actively to global governance and delivery excellence. Scope of Applications SAP S/4HANA Finance FI (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting) CO (Cost Center, Profit Center, Internal Orders, CO-PA, Material Ledger) PS (Project System) Treasury & Risk Management (In-House Cash, Bank Communication Management) RE-FX (New Lease Accounting) SAP Fiori Apps (standard and role-based finance applications) BlackLine Integration with S/4HANA – Smart Close, Journal Entry SAP BPC / Planning & Consolidation Liquidity Planning and related financial platforms THIS IS HOW YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS Solution Delivery & Change Management Support and lead project and change delivery by performing business analysis, solution design, effort estimation, configuration, testing, and deployment. Translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable SAP Finance solutions aligned with global standards and best practices. Deliver project and software change activities within the SAP Finance domain, ensuring quality, compliance, and timeline adherence. Global Template & Core Finance Ownership Act as guardian of the global Finance template, ensuring process consistency, data quality, and control across regions and business segments. Evaluate and manage template deviations, balancing global governance with justified local business needs. Ensure strong integration between SAP Finance and other SAP and non‑SAP systems. Run, Support & Continuous Improvement Own and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for SAP Finance within the IS Support model. Drive continuous solution improvement in collaboration with IS Delivery Managers and Business Process & Information Management (BPIM). Proactively identify opportunities for process simplification, automation, and performance improvement, promoting best‑in‑class finance processes. Stakeholder Partnership & Value Creation Act as a trusted partner to Finance and Controlling stakeholders, recommending solution enhancements that deliver measurable business value. Promote adoption of standard solutions and new capabilities through effective communication, documentation, and user enablement. Participate in budget planning, forecasting, and actuals execution for the Finance IS domain, explaining variances and supporting cost transparency. Leadership & Knowledge Sharing Coordinate and guide functional resources within projects or functional teams. Serve as a reference point for SAP Finance expertise within IS, actively sharing knowledge and mentoring colleagues. Contribute to target architecture definition and roadmap discussions for the Finance application landscape. WHAT YOU WILL BRING ON THE JOURNEY SAP Finance & Core ERP Expertise Deep functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO) across implementation, rollout, and support scenarios. Strong understanding of end‑to‑end finance processes and accounting principles (IFRS / local GAAP). Proven experience with global SAP templates and multi‑country deployments. SAP Fiori & User Experience Strong knowledge of SAP Fiori Apps for Finance, including role‑based Fiori applications for accounting, controlling, and reporting. Ability to support and promote Fiori‑based user experiences, aligning UX design with standardized SAP processes. SAP Automation & Workflow Enablement Ability to identify and design finance automation opportunities, leveraging SAP automation and workflow capabilities. Experience extending SAP S/4HANA Finance processes using side‑by‑side automation approaches (e.g., SAP Build Process Automation) to improve efficiency and control. SAP Business AI – Joule & AI Enablement Working knowledge of SAP Joule as an embedded AI copilot across SAP applications, supporting informational, navigational, and transactional use cases. Ability to collaborate with business teams to apply AI‑enabled capabilities in the flow of work. AI Agents & Joule Studio (Awareness & Exposure) Understanding of Joule Agents and their role in automating complex, multi‑step business workflows. Awareness of the distinction between Joule Skills (atomic, predefined actions) and Joule Agents (adaptive, goal‑driven execution). Exposure to Joule Studio concepts for extending AI capabilities through skills and agents. Integration & Architecture Strong understanding of integration points between SAP Finance and other SAP modules (MM, SD, HR) and third‑party systems. Ability to understand and contribute to current and target system landscape architecture. Competencies (Soft Skills) Strong communication skills and ability to operate effectively in an international, multicultural environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities, changing demands, and complex timelines. Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities. Strong customer service orientation and partnership attitude. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence without authority. Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent OR minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role. SAP FI/CO Certification is a strong plus. Fluent in English; additional languages (French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish) are an asset. Experience 7+ years of end‑to‑end SAP Finance implementation experience. Participation in at least 3 global SAP S/4HANA enterprise implementations. Strong experience in international and global project environments. Experience in Packaging / Manufacturing / Molding industries is a plus. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive base salary and performance‑based bonus plan. An exciting, diverse and value‑based working environment. Award‑winning Corporate University offering personal development and training opportunities. Contribute to the communities where we reside. Be You. Be Aptar Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. #J-18808-Ljbffr