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SAP Finance Project Manager - EMEA

We are currently recruiting for a SAP Finance Project Manager to lead SAP Finance for a global engineering group.

The ideal candidate for this opportunity will have a finance / accounting background before moving to SAP project management and previously led S4 Hana implementations, upgrades, design, testing and UAT for the international finance functions.

The main responsibility will be to act as 'the bridge' between SAP S4 Hana and the business (finance).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professionals with SAP expertise in Finance and Controlling reporting to the EMEA CFO
• Support the finance organization with implementations and upgrades across EMEA
• Translate finance business and functional requirements into SAP design and system functionality
• Working closely with technical teams and 3rd party vendors to adapt and drive solutions
• Work with multiple business partners across EMEA at any given time, focusing on delivery of projects as a Functional Expert in Finance and Controlling
• Expertise and command of all business areas covered in SAP Finance and Controlling including, but not limited to: COPA, Procurement (Direct and Indirect), Treasury, AP, AR, Budgeting, Reporting and Analytics
• Identify opportunities and drive multiple projects to help business efficiencies
• Lead testing and user acceptance training across EMEA
• Ability to lead conversations and design meetings as the trusted advisor with finance business partners
• Proven ability to clearly document needs, requirements and solutions
• Co-ordinating system operations with the business units

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of finance processes, complemented by extensive expertise in SAP S4 Hana (FICO)
• Ability to translate complex business needs into effective, streamlined solutions, drive operational excellence and delivering impactful results
• Educated to Bachelors in Finance / Accounting
• Qualified ACCA / CIMA an advantage
• 10+ years progressive experience in Finance / Accounting
• Significant experience with SAP S4 Hana finance modules
• Prior experience in leading SAP roll outs - upgrades / implementations
• Senior leader with ability to manage multiple teams, stakeholders and vendors to deliver SAP for the finance functions
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Change and project management professional
• Expert SAP S4 Hana knowledge and experience (finance)