SAP Finance Senior Manager

Accenture•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture's SAP practice is seeking a passionate and experienced SAP Finance Senior Manager to lead SAP-based Finance Transformation projects. This role involves originating, selling, and delivering solutions that make a positive impact on clients' businesses. You will work with leading companies, leveraging SAP technologies and Accenture's expertise to drive innovation and transformation. The ideal candidate is a confident leader who stays ahead of SAP platform, industry, and Finance trends, translating client goals into actionable outcomes and utilizing SAP capabilities to drive business value and leading practices globally.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years proven experience as a Delivery Lead, being accountable for running the day-to-day of large SAP transformation programs in SAP Finance while advising clients on how to create roadmap and business case, set up and mobilize, drive the execution and successful business outcomes for large SAP programs.
Minimum 4 years of experience leading SAP transformation programs that support multiple industries and clients (SAP support / managed services experience will not be considered for this requirement).
Minimum 3 end-to-end SAP S/4 implementations, including project planning, estimation, and solution architecture for SAP Finance and Industry-based clients.
Experience managing large SAP delivery teams (50-100 people), including in a Global Delivery model.
Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience.

Responsibilities

Engage with senior client Finance executives on business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future).
Lead customers in defining their SAP journey through the development of business cases & roadmaps, including during sales origination, proposal development, and client presentations.
Architect end-to-end Finance solutions that leverage SAP technologies, custom apps, & add-on partner solutions.
Clearly explain SAP’s Business AI strategy, including an understanding of its capabilities and roadmap.
Identify functional areas of expertise where AI can deliver real value to clients.
Experience in deployment of AI use cases within SAP delivery to improve efficiency and ability to explain how these AI-driven improvements can enhance project delivery.
Advise, design, and deliver Finance solutions based on the latest industry and technology best practices leveraging SAP solutions and embedded innovation.
Lead large project teams of varying size and scope, helping them achieve transformational roadmaps, onsite with clients or within Accenture.
Become a trusted expert and advisor to clients, team, and Accenture Leadership by staying current on regulations, trends, and innovations across the area of expertise.
Be a thought leader, build assets and best practices, and develop the next level of transformation experts.