Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.
Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.
General Description of the Role
The Global IT Expert, SAP Solution Architect Finance (FICO) is a pivotal role within Campari Group, directly reporting to the Global IT SAP Platform Sr Director. This position champions the global SAP Finance (FICO) landscape, fostering close collaboration with internal IT and Finance departments, as well as external IT partners.
The overarching aim is to refine, standardize, and elevate the SAP FI and CO modules, enhancing financial capabilities, supporting growth, and driving measurable business results.
This Global IT Expert, SAP Solution Architect Finance will strategize global SAP Finance initiatives, formulate future roadmaps, oversee the SAP Finance Delivery Centre, and integrate closely with SAP and its extensive partner ecosystem.
A fusion of strategic vision and in-depth technical expertise is imperative, making this role a cornerstone of Campari Group's OneIT framework.
Engaging with Finance CoE, Enterprise Architects, Data Architects, and other crucial tech platforms in a product-centric environment is crucial.
Skills in innovation, intricate problem-solving, and mastery in global settings are paramount.
Mission / Objectives
This role is dedicated to refining and expanding Campari Group's SAP Finance framework, with a focus on FI and CO. The goal is to uplift financial functionalities, facilitating organizational growth and fiscal optimization.
Key missions include:
- Charting the direction for the global SAP Finance landscape.
- Guiding the SAP Finance technology trajectory, aligning with corporate goals.
- Maintaining relationships with the SAP Finance CoE, Delivery Centre and partners.
- Ensuring synergy across varied Finance sectors.
- Creating the SAP Finance template for seamless integration of new ventures.
- Promoting SAP DevOps skills, emphasizing collaborative excellence.
- Driving innovation through SAP FI and CO for sustained business growth.
- To ensure thorough understanding and utilization of SAP Fiori features within the Finance community.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
Team Leadership
- Steer the SAP Finance Delivery Centre, encompassing Technical and Functional FI and CO sectors.
Drive the hiring and development of the team, aiming for an elite SAP Finance crew.
Business Value Realization
- Collaborate with Finance CoEs and stakeholders to align visions and implement transformative SAP solutions.
- Promote inter-departmental alignment to maximize platform advantages.
- Broaden the SAP Finance ecosystem, acting as the primary touchpoint for global solutions.
Project Management
- Drive the delivery of SAP Finance streams, coordinating with both in-house teams and external partners.
- Outline detailed project plans in alignment with Campari OneIT's overarching strategy.
Partner Management
- Strengthen ties with SAP, maximizing benefits from global collaborations.
- Lead RFP initiatives to identify and onboard SAP Finance tech partners.
Technology Leadership
- Oversee and refine the SAP FI and CO modules, ensuring compatibility with vital Finance systems.
- Dictate the design strategy of the SAP Finance landscape, centring on essential processes and functions.
- Expertise in SAP Fiori (SAP Finance): gain deep knowledge of SAP Fiori, focusing on its application in Finance. Provide guidance on SAP Fiori features within the SAP Finance module.
Best Practices
- Promote top-tier industry practices, integrating groundbreaking capabilities.
- Develop and maintain best practices, processes, and operational guidelines.
Experience & Education
- A minimum of 8-10 years in SAP Finance roles, primarily FI and CO.
- Experience in global corporate environments is preferred.
- Strong leadership presence on an international platform.
- Thorough understanding of the relevant SAP modules.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, IT, or Computer Science.
Required Skills & Traits
- Stellar communication skills paired with a visionary mindset.
- Demonstrated aptitude in managing change and influencing stakeholders.
- Equally skilled in strategic planning and hands-on execution.
- Empathetic approach towards business users, translating requirements into solutions.
- Ability to convey ideas effectively across different business levels.
Additional Requirements
Willingness for international travel, approximately 15% to 25% annually.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Note to applicants:
Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.
Notice to third party agencies:
Please refrain from cold-calling or emailing our executive leadership team or the HR community directly. The Talent Acquisition department manages centralized recruiting operations globally, including the selection and management of external suppliers. Currently, our preferred supplier list is at full capacity. To ensure we have your information on file for future consideration, we kindly request that you complete the online form provided here.
