SAP Finance - Product Costing - Manager Consultant - Consulting - Location OPEN

EY•Hartford, DC

177d•Remote

About The Position

EY's Agile Business Transformation enabled by SAP technology can help organizations address challenges in the digital era. Our EY SAP collaborative approach focuses on more than technology alone. We take a comprehensive, business-first view to address strategy, customer value, user experiences, processes, technology and operational impacts in tandem. Join our dynamic team as a Technology Business Analyst Manager, where you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You'll be instrumental in analyzing business models and processes to capture requirements that translate into technical specifications. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that the system architecture solutions align with business objectives.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree
4 to 6 years of relevant experience working with SAP Controlling with focus on Product Costing with exposure to costing of different Production Strategies such as Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order.
In-depth knowledge of Overhead Cost Accounting, Integrated Financial Planning, Margin Analysis, Universal Allocations, proficiency in integration points with other modules affecting Product Costing results (Material Management, Production Planning, Financial Accounting).
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
Experience managing an SAP project or workstream and project-based team members.
Deep knowledge of cost accounting process with ability to understand, communicate, and deliver complex reporting requirements specific to the client
Knowledge of Product Costing leading practices, peer company environments and prior advisory experience relevant to specific finance and technology functions including but not limited to:
Detailed knowledge of Costing Variants and Results Analysis configuration
Strong knowledge of Material Ledger functionalities
Knowledge of Product Costing typical requirements in other countries.
Proficiency in Cost Center planning in S/4 and ECC
Deep knowledge of available standard tools for building reports
Understanding of Parallel Ledgers and Parallel valuation functionalities and integration with Controlling
Familiarity with Security roles related to Management Accounting processes
Proficiency with one or more S4HANA SAP FICO, PP or MM modules
Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
Strong system configuration experience
Relationship management skills
Negotiation capabilities
Critical thinking aptitude
Emotional agility
A willingness to travel to meet client needs

Nice To Haves

Prior consulting industry experience
SAP Certification/s
P_S4FIN SAP Certified Professional - Financials in SAP S/4HANA for SAP ERP Finance Experts
Experience with at least three full cycle implementations of your core module
Additional SAP Finance certificates
Prior industry experience in accounting department.
Experience in leading cross-functional teams
A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
Experience with hybrid onshore / offshore delivery model is desirable
Exposure to other FICO modules is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver high-quality processes, solutions, or projects with a focus on risk management.
Continuous process improvement, innovation, and leveraging best practices.
Oversee professional employees or supervise teams to achieve complex technical initiatives.
Maintain billable client charging, lead delivery streams, manage projects, and engage with external clients daily.
Lead the translation of business requirements into technical specifications.
Evaluate and ensure alignment of technology solutions with business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in processes and solutions.
Initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution.
Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.
Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
Demonstrate strong decision-making skills in developing solutions for complex problems.
Modify policies and establish procedures within the scope of work.
Exercise sound judgment in selecting methods and criteria for obtaining results.
Develop functional specifications.
Research client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.