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SAP Finance Functional Manager - Controlling

Business Architecture Manager | Senior Level | Full time
Job No. R00288305 | Multiple Locations
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Role Title: SAP Finance Functional Manager - Controlling

Location: Manchester/Birmingham/London

Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience

Career Level: Manager

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As a team:

You will be an integral part of our SAP delivery projects, acting as a Functional Expert in a specific area. You will work closely with clients, translating their business and functional requirements into SAP design documents. In this delivery-focused role, you may lead a functional team and stay on one project for an extended period. Your strong business process knowledge, combined with your in-depth expertise in your functional area, will be key to designing effective and efficient solutions for our clients. Additionally, you will contribute to the Fit to Standard approach for SAP S/4 transformations, ensuring seamless business transformations. 

In our team you will:

  • Work with single or multiple clients at a time, focusing on delivery projects as a Functional Expert in Finance and Controlling. 

  • Engage in longer-term projects, collaborating with clients and functional teams to design and implement SAP solutions. 

  • Willingness to travel when required. 

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

  • SAP Finance Experience, knowledge of E2E processes related to SAP Controlling and cross functional integration like Order to Cash, Record to Report and Procure to Pay.

  • At least 4 full lifecycle implementations of all phases.

  • Good knowledge on Inventory Valuation, Profitability Analysis, Internal Orders, Product Costing and Cost / Profit Center Accounting.

  • Extensive experience in SAP S/4 transformations and a track record of successful project implementations.

  • Ability to lead workshops, document requirements, and translate business needs into SAP solutions.

  • Proven capability in defining SAP Finance functional roadmaps and strategies for clients.

  • Experience in leading business process reengineering efforts to optimize finance-related workflows and enhance process efficiency.

  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at various levels, including C-suite executives, to present functional strategies and gain buy-in.

Desirable Skills:

  • Strong understanding of controlling and cost management process.

  • Broader understanding of S/4 HANA technology landscape, S/4 HANA Migration, and complimentary or third-party solutions.

  • Experience in handling revenue recognition using result analysis and event-based revenue recognition.

  • Have a good exposure on project management solutions PPM, CPM and EPPM for project cost planning, budgeting, and settlement.

  • Have already obtained or aspire to work towards SAP S/4 HANA cloud certification in their functional area.

  • Have worked on SAP public and private cloud projects in any scale.

  • Interest in specializing as a functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a specific area of Finance.

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

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