SAP Product Costing Manager - Chemicals & Natural Resources

Accenture•Chicago, IL

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture’s SAP practice is a leader in building SAP solutions that transform how we live and work. We are continuously expanding our SAP team with advisory skills to drive transformation at scale for our clients. The Chemicals & Natural Resources industry is undergoing significant transformation due to the AI revolution, with clients seeking SAP solutions to accelerate data center builds, support AI growth, and enable AI-backed business models. As market leaders, our clients in this sector are looking for partners to support their SAP growth ambitions.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of SAP functional/technical expertise with Product Costing.
Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP projects supporting Chemicals & Natural Resources 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 Chemicals & Natural Resources clients.
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

Additional experience with Cost Accounting processing including, but not limited to: Inventory Valuation, Margin Analysis, Overhead Accounting or Project Accounting preferred but not required.

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 an understanding of 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.