Custom Software Engineering Lead

Accenture in India; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager - SAP FI (S/4HANA Finance) to lead large-scale digital finance programs. You will drive architecture, end-to-end delivery, and CFO-level advisory across global engagements.

The role requires strong SAP S/4HANA Finance expertise, solution architecture skills, and the ability to align technology with regulatory requirements and business goals.

Qualifications

• SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI) expertise with end-to-end project experience.
• Strong architecture and solution design for large-scale programs.
• Experience guiding CFOs on finance transformation roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations from discovery to hypercare.
• Act as Finance Solution Architect for scalable SAP FI solutions.
• Drive CXO workshops, requirements, blueprinting and design.
• Translate business requirements into architecture and integration plans.
• Oversee integration with CO, MM, SD, PS, Treasury, FSCM modules.
• Ensure delivery governance across scope, time, cost and quality.
• Lead global SAP FI teams and manage escalations.
• Ensure SOX, GST, TDS and regulatory compliance.
• Support pre-sales activities including RFPs and proposals.

Skills

SAP FI S/4HANA

Finance transformation

Agile delivery

Delivery governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Any Degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Fiori

Group Reporting

Job description

Project Role : Custom Software Engineering Lead

Project Role Description :

Own the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions, leading teams through design and delivery. Set development standards and ensure code quality, scalability, and performance aligned to business objectives.

Must have skills :

SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting

Good to have skills :

NA

Minimum 15 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification :

Any Degree

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager - SAP FI (S/4HANA Finance) to lead large-scale digital finance transformation programs. The role requires strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance, solution architecture, and end-to-end program delivery across global engagements. The candidate will act as a strategic advisor to CFOs and finance leadership teams, driving finance transformation roadmaps and ensuring alignment of technology solutions with business and regulatory requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations from discovery to hypercare for large-scale transformation programs
• Act as Finance Solution Architect for designing scalable SAP FI solutions using Universal Journal (ACDOCA), Fiori, embedded analytics, Central Finance, and Group Reporting
• Drive CXO-level workshops, requirement gathering, blueprinting, and solution design activities
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical architecture solutions
• Oversee integration with SAP modules including CO, MM, SD, PS, Treasury, and FSCM
• Manage interfaces, RICEFW objects, and third-party system integrations
• Ensure delivery governance across scope, timeline, cost, and quality
• Drive SAP Activate / Agile / Hybrid delivery methodologies
• Lead and mentor global SAP FI teams and manage escalations
• Ensure compliance with SOX, audit requirements, GST, TDS, and other statutory regulations
• Support pre-sales activities including RFPs, effort estimation, and solution proposals
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement using SAP S/4HANA advancements and automation

Professional & Technical Skills:

• 12-18 years of overall experience with 8-10+ years in SAP FI
• 2-4 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations (preferred)
• Strong expertise in SAP FI modules: GL, AP, AR, AA, Bank Accounting
• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes including financial closing and reporting
• Hands-on experience in S/4HANA Finance including:
• Universal Journal (ACDOCA)
• New Asset Accounting
• Fiori applications
• Exposure to Central Finance, Group Reporting, and SAP Analytics Cloud / Embedded Analytics (preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management experience with CFOs and senior leadership
• Proven experience in leading global, multi-location SAP teams
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models
• Strong risk management, governance, and delivery oversight skills
• SAP S/4HANA Finance certification preferred
• Additional certifications in Central Finance / Group Reporting (good to have)

Additional Information:

• Work Location:PAN India (Preference: Tier-1 cities)
• Position Type: Senior Management (Delivery / Transformation)
• Preferred Industries: Manufacturing, Retail, Pharma, FMCG, IT Consulting