Senior Manager & SAP Finance Lead

EY; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Senior Manager for its SAP Financial Services team in New Brunswick. The ideal candidate will lead large-scale SAP finance transformations, work with financial services clients, and develop EY's services in this area. Strong SAP S/4HANA implementation experience and a bachelor's degree are essential, along with proven leadership and stakeholder management skills. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Mental health benefits

Generous time off and vacation days

Career development programs

Meaningful volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Approximately 8+ years of SAP implementation experience, primarily within Financial Services.
• Hands-on experience across SAP finance modules and Financial Services solutions (e.g., FI/CO, Group Reporting).
• Prior experience in a consulting or professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA finance transformation programs for Financial Services clients.
• Contribute to the development of EY’s SAP Financial Services offerings.
• Coach and mentor EY professionals within the SAP Financial Services team.
• Ensure compliance with EY risk management and quality assurance requirements.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA finance implementation

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

SAP finance modules

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

At EY, we’re building a better working world by helping Financial Services organizations transform through technology-enabled change. As a Senior Manager within our SAP Financial Services team, you will play a key role in delivering large-scale SAP-enabled finance transformations while helping to grow and shape EY’s SAP Financial Services practice. You’ll work with leading global clients, collaborate across EY service lines, and help develop innovative solutions that address complex business and regulatory challenges.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead SAP-Enabled Transformations
  • Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA finance transformation programs for Financial Services clients across banking, capital markets, and insurance.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, translating business and regulatory requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
  • Drive solution design and delivery across SAP finance and Financial Services–specific capabilities, ensuring alignment with EY methodologies and quality standards.
  • Manage complex delivery environments, including onshore and offshore teams and alliance partners.
• Build and Grow EY’s SAP Financial Services Practice
  • Contribute to the development of EY’s SAP Financial Services offerings, assets, and accelerators.
  • Support go-to-market initiatives, proposals, and client pursuits in collaboration with account teams and SAP alliance leadership.
  • Develop thought leadership on SAP-enabled finance transformation, regulatory change, and data-driven finance in Financial Services.
  • Stay current on SAP roadmap developments and Financial Services industry trends to help shape EY’s market-leading solutions.
• Lead Teams and Develop Talent
  • Coach and mentor EY professionals, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Support talent development, performance management, and capability building within the SAP Financial Services team.
  • Role model EY values and demonstrate ethical, inclusive leadership.
• Manage Risk and Quality
  • Ensure compliance with EY risk management, independence and quality assurance requirements.
  • Proactively identify and manage delivery risks, issues and dependencies across complex programs.
  • Build strong relationships with SAP and other strategic alliance partners.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Approximately 8+ years of SAP implementation experience, primarily within Financial Services.
• Hands‑on experience across SAP finance modules and Financial Services solutions (e.g., FI/CO, Group Reporting, FS‑GL, FS‑CD).
• Prior experience in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong SAP S/4HANA finance and Financial Services implementation experience.
• Proven consulting and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to lead complex transformation programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial mindset with experience supporting business development.
• Strong communication, influencing and leadership skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP Financial Services certifications.
• Experience supporting large‑scale finance transformation programs.
• Exposure to regulatory and risk considerations within Financial Services.
• An MBA or other relevant postgraduate qualification.

What We Look For

We’re interested in passionate leaders with a strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the IT Advisory space. If you have a strong passion for helping businesses achieve their IT strategy, this role is for you.

What We Offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days and additional firm‑wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY’s exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge and applicable skill sets.

• Vancouver : $144,000 to $216,000
• Victoria : $129,500 to $194,500

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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