Disputes) Manager - Consumer Goods

Accenture•Chicago, IL

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture’s SAP practice is seeking a Manager with a passion for transforming businesses through SAP-based Finance Transformation projects. This role involves working with leading companies in the Consumer Goods & Services industry, which is undergoing significant transformation. You will leverage SAP technologies, including modern cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions, to drive innovation and efficiency. As a Manager, you will be a confident leader who stays ahead of SAP platform, industry, and Finance trends, translating client goals into actionable outcomes. You will utilize the full capabilities of SAP platforms to drive business value and implement leading practices globally. The role is ideal for someone excited by complex challenges and leading the charge to solve them.

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 Consumer Goods & Services 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 but not limited to the following responsibilities: 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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to translate client goals into clear and actionable outcomes.
Fully utilize the capabilities of various SAP platforms to drive business value, transform end-to-end functions and drive leading practices.

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 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 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.