SAP Finance Transformation Manager

Posted 13 hours 2 minutes ago by Conexus

Permanent
Not Specified
I.T. & Communications Jobs
Not Specified, France
Job Description

About the Role:

A global manufacturer is undergoing a large-scale finance transformation, leveraging SAP S/4HANA to modernize and optimize its finance operations. They are seeking an experienced S/4HANA Finance Transformation Manager to drive this initiative, ensuring seamless system integration, process standardization, and business alignment.
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, requiring deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver transformation programs in complex, multinational environments

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end finance transformation, ensuring successful deployment of SAP S/4HANA Finance and related digital solutions.
  • Collaborate with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to align technology with finance operating models and business objectives.
  • Drive process harmonization across finance, controlling, and reporting to improve efficiency and compliance.
  • Oversee system configuration, data migration, and integration with other enterprise applications.
  • Identify risks and proactively mitigate challenges related to implementation, adoption, and user training.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to finance leaders, providing guidance on best practices and industry trends.
  • Ensure adherence to compliance, regulatory, and audit requirements.

Key Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in finance transformation within manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial sectors.
  • Proven track record of delivering SAP S/4HANA Finance projects at a regional or global scale.
  • Strong understanding of SAP FICO (Finance & Controlling), Group Reporting, and Project Systems (PS).
  • Experience managing full SAP life cycle projects from blueprinting to deployment and hypercare.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change in a complex organization.
  • Hands-on experience with process automation, data analytics, and digital finance innovations.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to bridge finance and IT functions.
  • Fluent in English; knowledge of French and/or Italian is a plus.