SAP Finance Senior Manager

Accenture•St. Louis, MO

3d•$112,900 - $338,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture’s SAP practice is a leader in building SAP solutions, transforming how businesses operate with modern cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions. We are expanding our SAP team with advisory skills to drive transformation at scale for our clients. This role is for individuals passionate about originating, selling, and delivering SAP-based Finance Transformation projects. You will work with leading companies, innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Finance solutions, and thrive in a collaborative, digitally-driven, and innovation-led environment. You will be a confident leader, staying ahead of SAP platform, industry, and Finance trends, translating client goals into actionable outcomes, and utilizing SAP platform capabilities to drive business value and transform end-to-end functions globally. The more complex the challenges, the more excited you will be to lead the charge.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years proven experience as a Delivery Lead, accountable for running the day-to-day of large SAP transformation programs in SAP Finance while advising clients on creating roadmaps and business cases, setting up and mobilizing, driving execution, and achieving 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).
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.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirement.

Responsibilities

Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through combined SAP application and functional process expertise.
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 e2e 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, and identify functional areas where AI can deliver real value to clients.
Demonstrate experience in deployment of AI use cases within SAP delivery to improve efficiency and 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, teams, and Accenture Leadership by staying current on regulations, trends, and innovations.
Be a thought leader, build assets and best practices, and develop the next level of transformation experts.