Disputes) Manager - Life Sciences

Accenture•Chicago, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Accenture's SAP practice is seeking a Manager with expertise in SAP FSCM (Credit, Collections, Disputes) to join their team, focusing on the Life Sciences industry. This role involves transforming client operations through SAP solutions, leveraging design thinking, modern methodologies, and AI. The Life Sciences industry is undergoing significant transformation, and SAP technologies are crucial for these organizations. Accenture is a market leader in this space and is expanding its SAP team with advisory skills to drive large-scale transformations.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of SAP Functional and Technical expertise in FSCM, specifically: Credit Management (credit control areas, credit segments and credit master data), Collections Management (collection strategy, worklists and segmentation rules) and Dispute Management (dispute case processing, workflows and reason codes).
Minimum 3 years of experience in SAP projects supporting Life Sciences clients/Industry (SAP support / managed services experience will not be considered for this requirement).
Minimum of 2 end-to-end SAP S/4 implementations, including design, configure, test and deployment of credit risk management, customer collections, and dispute resolution processes to ensure optimized cash flow, reduced DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and controlled credit exposure.
Experience managing SAP delivery teams, in a Global Delivery Model, including driving complex workshops and leading design decisions, as well as leading the design and execution of system build, configuration, testing, cutover, and go-live.
Prior experience in an Advisory and/or Consulting 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.

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 sales origination, proposal development, and client presentations.
Architect end-to-end Finance solutions leveraging 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 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.
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.