Senior Manager - SAP Finance Lead

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager in SAP to lead financial services initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with strong expertise in SAP solutions, particularly in financial services. This role involves managing SAP projects, providing best practices, and mentoring junior members. Competitive compensation and extensive benefits are provided, including health coverage and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Generous time off including personal days and vacation

Learning programs tailored for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in SAP project delivery.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and compliance.
• Experience in leading large-scale SAP transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SAP projects within the financial services domain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope.
• Devise expert guidance on SAP best practices.

Skills

SAP solutions

Leadership

Project management

Business analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology

MBA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager in SAP to lead our financial services initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP solutions, particularly in the financial services sector, and a proven track record of delivering successful projects that drive business transformation and efficiency.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SAP projects within the financial services domain, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Provide expert guidance on SAP best practices and solutions tailored to the financial services industry.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for SAP solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the organization.

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in SAP project delivery, with a focus on financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale SAP implementations and transformations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• SAP certification(s) is a plus.
• At minimum 6+ years of experience working with SAP Finance modules as well as participation in full life cycle implementations (or equivalent experience) required.
• Familiarity with SAP Finance integration to Treasury and Group Reporting is preferred.
• Development of project documentation, training materials, requirements gathering, and project management methodology experience required.

Skills and Attributes for Success

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, and statutory and regulatory Financial Services.
• Experience with integration with 3rd party systems.

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.

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Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation.

Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network, and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $120,500 to $216,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and work location city.