SAP FI-Associate Director

Job Description

Strategic Leadership: Lead the SAP Finance (S/4HANA) strategy, overseeing endtoend implementations, upgrades, and support initiatives. Transformation & Architecture: Design and deliver S/4HANA Finance solutions across GL, AP/AR, Asset Accounting, and Controlling (COPA, Product Costing). CSuite Advisory: Partner with CFOs and finance leaders to align business requirements with SAP capabilities, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS and tax regulations. Practice Management: Manage SAP FICO teams, including staffing, capability development, and performance oversight. Project Delivery: Ensure successful delivery of global rollouts and greenfield implementations by managing scope, timelines, budgets, and quality. Business Development: Support presales, proposals, and client engagements, while identifying and shaping new opportunities. Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement using SAP Best Practices, Central Finance, and analyticsdriven insights. Required Skills & Experience Experience: 20+ years in SAP FICO, including 5+ years in architecture or leadership roles. Implementation Expertise: Multiple fullcycle S/4HANA implementations, migrations, and global rollouts. Functional Mastery: Advanced knowledge of SAP FICO (GL, AP, AR, AA), Controlling (COOM, COPC), and integration with MM, SD, and PP. Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of SOX, US GAAP, and local regulatory requirements. Technical Proficiency: Experience with SAP Fiori, Central Finance, and Embedded Analytics. Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership in matrixed environments.

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