SAP FI-Associate Director

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Hyderabad seeks a SAP Finance Leader with 20+ years of experience to drive large SAP FICO transformations and lead S/4HANA implementations. You will advise CFO-level stakeholders and oversee end-to-end programs across GL, AP/AR, and CO-PA.

The role demands strategic leadership, strong governance, and global delivery experience, with a focus on SOX/GAAP compliance and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in SAP FICO with architecture or leadership roles.
• Multiple full-cycle S/4HANA implementations and global rollouts.
• Advanced knowledge of GL, AP/AR, AA, CO-OM, CO-PC and integration.
• Strong SOX, US GAAP and local regulatory understanding.
• Experience with SAP Fiori, Central Finance and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of SAP Finance (S/4HANA) programs end-to-end.
• Oversee architecture, upgrades, and support initiatives.
• Partner with CFOs to align business needs with SAP capabilities.
• Manage SAP FICO teams, staffing and performance.
• Deliver global rollouts within scope, timelines and budgets.
• Support presales, proposals, and client engagements.
• Drive process optimization using SAP best practices.

Skills

SAP FICO

Leadership

S/4HANA

GAAP/IFRS

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance/Accounting

CA/CPA/ICWA preferred

Tools

SAP Fiori

Central Finance

Embedded Analytics

Job description

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SAP Finance Leader with 20+ years of experience, driving large SAP Financial transformation programs, leading complex S/4HANA implementations, and advising CFO-level stakeholders. The role requires deep SAP FICO expertise, strategic leadership, and strong stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the SAP Finance (S/4HANA) strategy, overseeing end-to-end implementations, upgrades, and support initiatives.
• Transformation & Architecture: Design and deliver S/4HANA Finance solutions across GL, AP/AR, Asset Accounting, and Controlling (CO-PA, Product Costing).
• C-Suite Advisory: Partner with CFOs and finance leaders to align business requirements with SAP capabilities, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS and tax regulations.
• Practice Management: Manage SAP FICO teams, including staffing, capability development, and performance oversight.
• Project Delivery: Ensure successful delivery of global rollouts and greenfield implementations by managing scope, timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Business Development: Support presales, proposals, and client engagements, while identifying and shaping new opportunities.
• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement using SAP Best Practices, Central Finance, and analytics-driven insights.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: 20+ years in SAP FICO, including 5+ years in architecture or leadership roles.
• Implementation Expertise: Multiple full-cycle S/4HANA implementations, migrations, and global rollouts.
• Functional Mastery: Advanced knowledge of SAP FICO (GL, AP, AR, AA), Controlling (CO-OM, CO-PC), and integration with MM, SD, and PP.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of SOX, US GAAP, and local regulatory requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with SAP Fiori, Central Finance, and Embedded Analytics.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership in matrixed environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CA, CPA, or ICWA preferred.
• Certifications: SAP S/4HANA Finance certification.
• Industry Focus: Experience in sectors such as Pharmaceuticals or Manufacturing.

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