BPC Lead

Title: BPC Lead - MRep (Management Reporting Programme) Supervisor: Business Leader – Business Intelligence Systems Summary: Meggitt is undertaking a greenfield implementation of BPC (SAP Business Planning & Consolidation); initially used for budgeting and forecasting it’s application will later be extended to include group consolidation replacing the existing SAP BFC (SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation) application. The Meggitt BPC Lead will lead a small dedicated Meggitt team who will work with an external implementation partner to design, build and deploy Meggitt’s SAP BPC solution and oversee the transition to support. The role will be responsible for ensuring that the delivered solution meets Meggitt’s requirements and is delivered on time and to budget and to the agreed quality. The Meggitt BPC Lead will be supported through the MRep programme management office who will supply programme management and governance support. The underlying infrastructure to support the deployment has been established during the deployment of a related programme to deploy SAP BW and BI4. Direct Reports: BPC Administrator Primary Responsibilities: Pilot deployment phase  In conjunction with the implementation partner the Meggitt BPC Lead will: o Lead the gathering of business requirements and ensure signoff is achieved with the business owners o Translate business requirements into specific system, application or process designs covering both functional and non-functional aspects and ensure sign off is obtained o Collaborate with site, divisional and group customers to ensure the delivered solution is fit for purpose but not over engineered and that other division’s needs are considered  Lead related change management activities  Ensure that the BPC design is supported by and complimentary to the Meggitt SAP ECC global template and BW and BI4 reporting solutions currently being deployed  Ensure the design optimises the use of software licences  Coordinate with the MIS MRep programme manager to ensure that Meggitt Information Services are involved with and can provide the required support for the delivered solution Post Pilot deployment  Gain agreement for and coordinate the further deployment of the solution to SAP ECC global template sites  In conjunction with the MRep Lead Architect agree the approach for deploying BPC to non SAP ECC sites (not currently in scope of BW)  Develop a roadmap in conjunction with group financial accounting to extend the application for consolidation activity and agree a plan to sunset BFC  Ensure Meggitt governance is maintained including Security requirements  Lead related change management activities  Manage the business case and report regularly to the programme oversight committee  Ensure that ongoing maintenance controls are developed and adhered to Requirements & Experience The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate the following:  Experience of implementing SAP BPC or a comparable solution  Proven ability to translate business requirements into solutions that map to technology capabilities  Good analytical problem solving and fact finding skills  Ability to operate at strategic and tactical levels of project implementation  Well-developed written and verbal communication skills  Proven stakeholder management skills  Excellent attention to detail  Outstanding adherence to deadlines  Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Business, (or related) or the equivalent in work experience  Ability to travel as needed Desired Skills  Strong technical skills in SAP Business Planning and consolidation preferably for Netweaver  Recognised accountancy qualification or highly relevant experience