SAP Finance Transformation Manager - Utilities

Accenture•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture's Utilities SAP Practice is seeking a Manager to deliver major SAP solutions and Utilities-specific capabilities. This role involves helping clients navigate digital transformation, focusing on areas like customer systems, energy data management, asset operations, and new utility business models. The position is ideal for someone passionate about originating, selling, and delivering SAP-based Finance Transformation projects that positively impact clients' businesses within the dynamic Utilities Industry. You will work in a collaborative, digitally-driven, and innovation-led environment, nurturing talent and developing game-changing solutions. The role requires a confident Manager who stays ahead of SAP platform, industry, and Finance trends, translating client goals into actionable outcomes and leveraging SAP capabilities to drive business value and transform end-to-end functions.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years functional/technical experience & expertise in SAP Finance, including but not limited to GL, AR, AP, Asset Account, Product Costing, etc.
Minimum 4 years of experience in SAP projects supporting Utilities' clients (SAP support / managed services experience will not be considered for this requirement).
Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP S/4 implementations, including project planning, estimation and solution architecture for Utilities clients.
Experience driving complex workshops and leading design decisions, as well as leading the design and execution of system build, configuration, testing, cutover, go-live in the SAP Finance area.
Experience managing SAP delivery teams 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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to explain how AI-driven improvements can enhance project delivery.

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.
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 its capabilities and roadmap.
Identify functional areas where AI can deliver real value to clients and experience in deployment of AI use cases within SAP 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.
Be a thought leader, build assets and best practices, and develop the next level of transformation experts.