SAP FI Application Expert (80-100%)

Lombard Odier IM seeks a Senior SAP FI Application Expert in Geneva to support financial ecosystem evolution, S/4HANA transition, and provide expert-level functional support.

This position sits within the IT Department, where the incumbent joins a specialized team dedicated to advancing the financial infrastructure for a private banking context. The role focuses on accounting, business intelligence, planning, consolidation, and expense management, while actively driving the technological shift toward next-generation S/4HANA solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system stability by delivering second and third-level functional and technical support for SAP FI/CO, BW/4 HANA, SAC, BPC, and Concur.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve incidents within defined SLAs, escalating to SAP support when necessary.
• Collaborate with the SAP product owner and Finance stakeholders to guide platform evolution.
• Gather and analyze business requirements from Finance and Controlling departments.
• Design functional solutions and author detailed technical specifications.
• Configure SAP FI modules (GL, AR, AP, Asset Accounting) and CO components.
• Support the evolution of BPC planning models and develop reporting solutions using BW/4 and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Participate in S/4HANA conversion initiatives and new system onboarding projects.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of change requests and projects, including scoping, testing, training, and go-live activities.
• Ensure all system changes adhere to internal change management protocols and audit frameworks.

Requirements

• At least seven years of hands-on experience with SAP FI (80%) and CO (20%) in complex, regulated environments.
• Demonstrated success in both operational support and project-based delivery.
• Strong proficiency in SAP BW reporting, BPC planning and consolidation, and SAP Concur configuration and integration.
• Deep understanding of financial accounting processes, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, asset management, and bank reconciliation.
• Full professional proficiency in both French and English.
• Current residence in Switzerland or willingness to relocate.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of S/4HANA architecture and migration strategies.
• Familiarity with private banking operational workflows, such as client accounting, fee structures, treasury operations, and regulatory reporting.

What the company offers

• Chance to work for a globally recognized wealth and asset manager with a strong commitment to sustainable investing.
• Support for internal mobility and individual professional development programs.

About the company

Independently owned and one of the world's best-capitalized banking groups, Lombard Odier IM manages approximately CHF 300 billion. The firm’s philosophy, 'Rethink Everything,' reflects its resilience through over 40 financial crises. Its culture is built on Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and One Team, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are central to its business strategy.

• Independently owned global wealth manager with strong capitalization.
• Philosophy centered on 'Rethink Everything' and long-term resilience.
• Core values: Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and One Team.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.