SAP Finance Transformation Senior Manager - Utilities

Accenture•Kirkland, WA

1d•$112,900 - $338,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture's Utilities SAP Practice is seeking a Senior Manager to deliver major SAP solutions and Utilities-specific capabilities. This role involves helping clients navigate the transformation of their business models, processes, and enterprise technology using SAP technologies, real-time insights, and AI. The position focuses on driving digital transformation in the rapidly evolving Utilities industry, addressing challenges like clean energy demand, grid resilience, and changing customer expectations.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years functional/technical experience & expertise in SAP Finance, including but not limited to GL, AR, AP, Asset Account, Product Costing, etc.
Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP projects supporting Utilities' 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 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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Be a thought leader, build assets and best practices, and develop the next level of transformation experts.