Senior SAP FICO SME

emagine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

emagine is seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP FICO SME to lead finance transformation across large SAP S/4HANA programs in the UAE. You will drive strategic initiatives, act as the FI/CO expert, and mentor SAP teams to deliver value.

The role requires 25+ years in SAP Finance, governance of transformation roadmaps, and strong collaboration with CFOs and IT stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient processes.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of SAP Finance and large SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Expertise in FI/CO and Group Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Treasury.
• Experience defining finance transformation roadmaps and governance.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation initiatives across regions.
• Provide deep SAP FICO SME expertise for finance domains.
• Transform finance processes to drive efficiency and compliance.
• Engage executives to align finance solutions with business goals.
• Oversee program delivery and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with SAP teams to integrate business processes.
• Mentor SAP consultants and support capability building.

Skills

Finance Transformation

Stakeholder Management

Program Delivery

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership & Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification

Tools

SAP Integration Suite

Middleware platforms

Job description

Job Description:

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP FICO Subject Matter Expert (SME) with over 25 years of extensive expertise in SAP Finance, enterprise digital transformation, and large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementations. The primary goal is to provide strategic leadership in the finance transformation domain, ensuring measurable business value across complex organizations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Finance Transformation Leadership: Lead SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation initiatives across various business units and regions.
• Solution Expertise: Serve as the SAP FICO SME, providing deep expertise in multiple finance areas.
• Business Process Transformation: Transform finance processes, ensuring compliance and driving efficiency.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage executive leadership to align finance solutions with business objectives.
• Program Delivery: Oversee project phases, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various SAP teams to ensure integrated business processes.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Mentor SAP consultants and support capability building initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• 25+ years of experience in SAP Finance & large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Strong expertise in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
• Deep knowledge of Group Reporting, Revenue Recognition, and Treasury.
• Experience in defining finance transformation roadmaps and governance.
• Educational background: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification preferred.

Nice to Have:

• MBA (Finance) or relevant advanced qualifications (CA, CPA, CMA).
• Experience with SAP Integration Suite and middleware platforms.
• Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, VAT/GST compliance.

Other Details:

Location: Not specified.

Team Structure: Collaborates with CFOs, Finance Directors, and technical teams.

Project Context: Involves enterprise digital transformation initiatives across B2B and B2C sectors.