Director, IT

Overview

Georgia-Pacific (GP) is seeking a strategic Finance/ RTR
IT Director with expertise in SAP
Finance to join our team driving next-generation, transformative solutions. The leader of financial systems is responsible for a wide range of functions and systems, acting as a crucial bridge (strategic partner) between the technical capabilities of IT and the strategic needs of the business. They will oversee the technology that powers core financial functions, ensuring systems are efficient, secure, and compliant.

This role will be part of the GP Segment IT capability.

As the IT Director, you will collaborate closely with business and IT partners to identify strategies and priorities where IT can be an enabler in aiding the business in achieving the value of their bets through seamless end-to-end finance processes powered by innovative IT solutions. The ideal candidate brings proven IT leadership experience with a strong track record of delivering value-driven solutions, building trusted relationships with business stakeholders, and effectively leading a global team of functional SAP FICO professionals.

Success in this role requires both strategic vision and hands-on leadership to ensure operational excellence.

LOCATION:

ATLANTA, GA (HYBRID SCHEDULE)

Your primary role as a supervisor is to utilize our management philosophy, Principled Based Management, and apply the 5 Dimensions to build a high performing organization.

• Lead a team of SAP Finance functional resources in a global support model
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to the team while fostering a collaborative work environment. Guide team around delivery in a highly integrated environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Leverage expertise of SAP functionality to lead your team to deliver and support business capabilities and solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their strategies and priorities, translating them into functional solutions that create value for the customer and deliver business outcomes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with effective communication.
• Lead your team to drive the scoping, planning and execution of project, enhancement and support activities.
• Manage and oversee relationships with internal service providers and external vendors to ensure successful delivery of solutions.
• Influence and provide input into enterprise finance solutions.
• Demand and resource management for delivery of support and initiatives.
• Align with SAP roadmaps to deliver new capabilities / functionality and identify solutions that add value and meet business needs.
• Demonstrate a high level of ownership, leadership, initiative, and strong sense of urgency in all assignments as part of a fast-paced environment.

• Proven experience in SAP FICO as a manager or leader including SAP implementation or upgrade experience
• Experienced resource manager with a track record of talent development and proven leadership skills
• Experience in defining technology strategy, including collaborating with business leaders and IT teams to align strategies, technology solutions and identify opportunities for improvement;
  Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders
• Experience with and an understanding of Finance business processes and strategies, and experience implementing related solutions to support an end-to-end SAP ERP environment
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

• Bachelor’s degree in technology-related field
• Experience working in a matrixed organization
• Experience and knowledge of consumer products industry
• Cross functional SAP and business process knowledge

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As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.

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