SAP Core Finance - Financial Services - Senior Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

Company: Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

Location: CharlotteOther locations: Anywhere in CountryDate: Apr 11, 2025Requisition ID: 1599523At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.The opportunityWe are seeking a forward-thinking SAP Senior Manager to join our Technology Consulting team. In this role, you will collaborate with external clients and internal teams, leveraging your expertise in SAP technology to help clients achieve improved outcomes and lasting results. By harnessing our strengths in tax, assurance, transaction and risk, you will implement innovative SAP solutions that meet client needs.As a Senior Manager in our Technology practice, you will play a pivotal role in interacting with business stakeholders to evaluate and analyze business models, processes, and operations. You will translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure that newly implemented technology solutions meet these requirements. Your collaboration with technical teams will be crucial in designing and delivering effective system architecture solutions.Your key responsibilities

• Leading engagement delivery and managing client relationships on a daily basis.
• Overseeing program/project management and ensuring engagement economics are met.
• Developing resource plans and budgets for complex engagements.Skills and attributes for successAs a Senior Manager in our SAP Financial Services practice, you will lead a multi-discipline team through an SAP implementation cycle. You will play a critical role in delivering SAP systems and business integration, advising client leadership, and ensuring cohesive, comprehensive solutions are delivered on time and within budget. You will also work with EY leadership to identify and develop new implementation opportunities while mentoring junior team members.To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills that will allow you to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional results. Key skills include:
  • Leading the end-to-end delivery of large-scale SAP-enabled Finance Transformation programs.
  • Developing execution strategies aligned with client objectives and project deliverables.
  • Managing risks and project team capacity to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
  • Assisting Finance teams in reimagining their target state through modern technology capabilities.
  • Shaping Finance operating models and introducing advanced digital finance capabilities, focusing on SAP General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank Accounting, Finance Master Data Management, and Allocations.
  • Overseeing solution architecture and vision for transformation programs.
  • Managing multiple workstreams, including requirements gathering, system configuration, data integration, historical data conversion, security and controls, change management, training, and reporting.
  • Conducting regular reviews and quality assurance to ensure high-quality delivery.
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to senior client leadership, providing industry insights and best practices.
  • Communicating progress, identifying key risks early, developing mitigation plans, and escalating issues as necessary.
  • Mentoring junior team members to cultivate the next generation of SAP technology professionals.
  • Collaborating with global delivery teams on multi-disciplinary business transformations.
  • Working with senior EY leadership to identify new opportunities and solutions for business growth.
  • Strong technical skills in application functional design and technology business requirements definition.
  • Proven ability to analyze and map technology cost-benefit scenarios.
  • Expertise in system configuration design and business architecture frameworks.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.To qualify for the role, you must have
    • A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
    • Over 8 years of hands-on experience in end-to-end SAP Core Finance (FICO modules) implementation.
    • At least 5 years of implementation experience in SAP S/4HANA, covering a minimum of two SAP FICO modules.
    • A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the financial services sector or comparable industry.
    • Strong knowledge of at least two record-to-report processes (e.g. Record-to-Report, Source-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Acquire-to-Retire).
    • Experience in process redesign and mapping, preferably within finance.
    • Proven success in a key role during SAP implementations.
    • A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.Ideally, you'll also have
      • Extensive experience in requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, and solution design.
      • Experience leading data modelling and reporting projects.
      • Experience with SAP RISE Migration and S/4HANA conversion (ECC to S/4HANA).
      • Experience implementing AI and next-generation technologies in finance.
      • A post-graduate or graduate degree in computer science, engineering, accounting, finance or a related field.
      • Experience in developing sales opportunities.
      • Experience in leading teams and managing change effectively.
      • Strong emotional agility and digital fluency.
      • A knack for building and managing client relationships.What we look forWe seek individuals who are not only skilled in their technical domain but also possess the qualities of leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Top performers are those who can navigate complex challenges with agility and drive impactful results through their strategic thinking and interpersonal skills.What we offerWe offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $169,900 to $388,200. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $203,900 to $441,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.For those living in California, please click here for additional information.EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information,national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY's Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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