SAP Finance Consultant (FICO), Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Canada is looking for a Senior Manager in SAP Practice to lead SAP FICO implementations. This role involves building client relationships, guiding finance transformation projects, and collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal candidates have experience managing high-quality work in implementation projects and a strong background in financial management. The role offers a competitive compensation package and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Strong prior experience in managing client relationships while providing high quality work.
• Previous experience in leading a functional team of consultants through all phases of an implementation project.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering SAP application solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic client relationships while providing high quality work.
• Lead client and PwC teams in the design and implementation of SAP FICO and related finance modules.
• Build solid and collaborative relationships with team members.

Skills

Client relationship management

SAP FICO implementation

Team leadership

Financial Accounting

Controlling

Solution architecture

Job description

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

A career within SAP Consulting services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients maximise the value of their SAP investment with offerings that address sales, finance, supply chain, engineering, and human capital. We provide comprehensive consulting, system integration and implementation services across multiple SAP applications, products and technologies. Simply put, we focus on delivering business‑led, technology‑enabled change for our clients including industry specific enterprise resource planning and the latest in mobile, analytics and cloud solutions.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Senior Manager in SAP Practice, you’ll be the functional architect and strategic advisor for clients undergoing finance transformation. You’ll lead end‑to‑end SAP implementations, drive solution design, and manage delivery across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop strategic client relationships while providing high quality work across multiple client projects as a functional finance solution architect
• Lead client and PwC teams in the design and implementation of SAP FICO and related finance modules
• Lead and facilitate design sessions with the client as well as leading the team through the development and approval of the project deliverables. Familiarity with the SAP Activate methodology is beneficial.
• Provide advice to clients on leading practices to manage finance related processes, and oversee functional teams to drive solution design and implementation of SAP FICO
• Proven leader with in‑depth knowledge of Finance and Controlling business functions and SAP functionality to drive development of client offerings and end‑to‑end transformation projects
• Build solid and collaborative relationships with team members, foster a productive team environment. Responsible for solution strategy and project delivery as an SAP Finance Stream lead.
• Work with the project management team to manage and report status, risks, and issues
• Work with multiple teams (functional, technical, reporting, training) to align on scope, solution design, development and deliverables.
• Identify and address client needs: developing and sustaining deep client relationships using networking, negotiation and persuasion skills to identify and sell potential new service opportunities; preparing and presenting complex written and verbal materials; and defining resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collection
• Contribute to teams to generate a vision, establish direction and motivate members, create an atmosphere of trust, leverage diverse views, coach staff, and encourage improvement and innovation

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Strong prior experience in managing client relationships while providing high quality work
• Previous experience in leading a functional team of consultants through all phases of an implementation project
• Strong prior experience in leading implementation of SAP FICO in the following required functional areas:
• Financial Accounting: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Fixed Assets, Treasury
• Controlling: Overhead Management, Project Accounting, Product Costing, Margin Analysis
• Integration with other SAP modules: Procurement, Sales, Production, Human Capital Management.
• Familiarity with Group Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis (preferred)
• Proven experience in ability to integrate complex and divergent requirements into a simple, intuitive, and successful SAP solution design
• Proven experience in developing solution architecture leveraging SAP technologies to enable clients’ business processes
• Deep understanding of financial management and reporting functions and expertise working in different industries (eg CPG, Manufacturing, banking, Retail)
• Proven track record of successfully delivering SAP application solutions with at least two end to end SAP FICO implementation project on premise and Cloud edition
• An interest in deepening your cross functional business acumen, technical knowledge, particularly with SAP’s newer cloud technologies, and upskilling for a digital world and technology trends
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.