SAP FI-Associate Director

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The role requires deep SAP FICO expertise, strategic leadership, and strong stakeholder management capabilities.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><ul><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Strategic Leadership:</strong> Lead the SAP Finance (S/4HANA) strategy, overseeing end‑to‑end implementations, upgrades, and support initiatives.</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Transformation &amp; Architecture: </strong>Design and deliver S/4HANA Finance solutions across GL, AP/AR, Asset Accounting, and Controlling (CO‑PA, Product Costing).</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>C‑Suite Advisory: </strong>Partner with CFOs and finance leaders to align business requirements with SAP capabilities, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS and tax regulations.</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Practice Management:</strong> Manage SAP FICO teams, including staffing, capability development, and performance oversight.</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Project Delivery:</strong> Ensure successful delivery of global rollouts and greenfield implementations by managing scope, timelines, budgets, and quality.</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Business Development: </strong>Support presales, proposals, and client engagements, while identifying and shaping new opportunities.</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Process Optimization: </strong>Drive continuous improvement using SAP Best Practices, Central Finance, and analytics‑driven insights.</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Required Skills &amp; Experience</span></strong></p><ul><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Experience:</strong> 20+ years in SAP FICO, including 5+ years in architecture or leadership roles.</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Implementation Expertise:</strong> Multiple full‑cycle S/4HANA implementations, migrations, and global rollouts.</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Functional Mastery:</strong> Advanced knowledge of SAP FICO (GL, AP, AR, AA), Controlling (CO‑OM, CO‑PC), and integration with MM, SD, and PP.</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Industry Knowledge: </strong>Strong understanding of SOX, US GAAP, and local regulatory requirements.</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Technical Proficiency:</strong> Experience with SAP Fiori, Central Finance, and Embedded Analytics.</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Soft Skills:</strong> Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership in matrixed environments.</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong></p><ul><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Education: </strong>Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CA, CPA, or ICWA preferred.</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Certifications:</strong> SAP S/4HANA Finance certification.</span></li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Industry Focus: </strong>Experience in sectors such as Pharmaceuticals or Manufacturing.</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"><p><b>EY | Building a better working world </b></p><p>EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.</p><p>Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.</p><p>EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. 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