SAP S/4HANA Manager Controlling/PS

EY; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Home office setup

Laptop provided

Bonus potential

Job summary

EY Consulting in Amsterdam is seeking an SAP S/4HANA Finance Manager focused on Controlling and Project System to lead finance transformations across manufacturing environments. You translate client objectives into scalable SAP solutions, shape target architecture, and guide delivery from discovery through stabilization, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, including remote members.

You will build trusted client relationships, support propositions and business development, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ SAP Finance/Controlling experience in consulting or industry.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture and target architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions with focus on CO/PS.
• Advise clients on target architecture, roadmaps and best practices.
• Shape end-to-end integration between S/4HANA Finance and logistics, MM, PP, SD, PM/Asset Mgmt and PS.
• Manage Finance and CO-PS workstreams: scope, planning, risks, resources and governance.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, including remote delivery.
• Support proposals, solution shaping, and business development activities.

Skills

English

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Finance

SAP Controlling (CO)

SAP PS (Project System)

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Job description

Do you want to be at the forefront of complex digital transformations and have a passion for SAP? Are you looking for a role at the intersection of business and technology? And do you want to actively contribute to the growth of our SAP Practice through surprising and innovative solutions that we create for and with our clients? Then EY Consulting has the right challenge for you!

The opportunity - What future are you building towards?

As an SAP S/4HANA Finance Manager with a focus on Controlling and Project System (CO-PS), you lead business and technology transformations across finance and controlling in complex manufacturing environments. You translate client objectives into scalable SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions, shape the target functional and integration architecture, and guide delivery from discovery through implementation and stabilization. You act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, combining deep expertise in financial architecture, manufacturing controlling, plan and actual costing and the financial aspects of SAP Project System with a broad understanding of end-to-end S/4HANA architecture. You lead multidisciplinary teams, including distributed and remote teams, and help clients define the strategic roadmap for the evolution of Finance within SAP. You also contribute to the growth of our SAP Practice by developing propositions, supporting business development, and building Finance and Controlling capability within the team.

Our team - Do great minds always think alike?

The SAP Competence Center assists organizations in successfully implementing SAP S/4HANA and related SAP applications. The team bridges the gap between business and IT.

The office

Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide!

Responsibilities – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?

• Leading the design and delivery of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions, with particular focus on Controlling (CO), Project System (PS), product costing, actual costing and manufacturing controlling in complex industrial environments.
• Advising clients on S/4HANA Finance target architecture, finance transformation roadmaps, SAP best practices, and the strategic evolution of Finance capabilities within the broader SAP landscape.
• Shaping end-to-end integration architecture between S/4HANA Finance and logistics, Materials Management, Production Planning, Sales and Distribution, Plant Maintenance / Enterprise Asset Management, and Project System.
• Designing and governing integration between S/4HANA and enterprise reporting, analytics, financial planning and performance management solutions, including SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Managing Finance and CO-PS workstreams, including scope, planning, budget, risks, quality, resources, architecture governance, and delivery.
• Leading, coaching, and developing multidisciplinary teams, including distributed and remote delivery teams, while strengthening SAP Finance capability within the practice.
• Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and supporting proposals, solution shaping, architecture discussions, and business development activities.

Job requirements – Where do you start if you want to change the world?

• Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ of relevant SAP Finance / Controlling experience in consulting or industry, including significant experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience in multiple full life-cycle SAP implementations, including projects in a leadership role such as Finance stream lead, CO-PS lead, solution architect, or project manager.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture and the ability to define target architectures and transformation roadmaps for complex organizations.
• Deep functional expertise in SAP Controlling, including cost center accounting, internal orders, universal allocations, manufacturing / product cost controlling, standard and actual costing, material ledger, and margin analysis.
• Strong knowledge of the financial side of SAP Project System, including project costing, budgeting and planning, commitments and actuals, settlement, and integration with Finance and Controlling.
• Strong understanding of Finance master data architecture and governance in SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end integration between S/4HANA Finance and Materials Management / logistics, Production Planning / manufacturing, Sales and Distribution, Plant Maintenance / Enterprise Asset Management, and Project System.
• Understanding of integration between SAP S/4HANA and enterprise reporting, analytics and financial planning solutions, including SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Proven experience in manufacturing industries, preferably metals / metallurgy, machinery, engineering, or other asset- and production-intensive sectors.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including distributed and remote teams, and coordinating delivery across locations and disciplines.
• Ability to translate business and finance requirements into solution and architecture designs, lead fit-to-standard workshops, and guide configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Dutch is an advantage.
• An independent, proactive, and flexible work attitude, combined with strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

It is an advantage if you have:

• Broader understanding of SAP enterprise architecture beyond Finance, including SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), integration and extension principles.
• Understanding of SAP’s direction for AI-enabled solutions and the potential application of AI across Finance, controlling, planning, analytics, and related business processes.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Activate and fit-to-standard delivery methods.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementations.
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud for planning and/or analytics and with enterprise performance management or financial planning architectures.
• Experience identifying follow-up opportunities, shaping client proposals, and supporting SAP Finance transformation sales pursuits.
• Experience coaching junior colleagues and contributing to SAP Finance / CO-PS capability development.
• Relevant SAP S/4HANA Finance, Controlling, Project System, SAC, or architecture certification

Equal opportunities

At EY, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. Our belief is that the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual make our team stronger and more innovative. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of age, gender, race, background, sexuality, or any other characteristic that makes you unique.

What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?

• Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court.
• Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
• Home office arrangement: to optimally set up your home office, EY has the following resources available for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, external monitor, desk lamp, (Bluetooth) headset and a large external keyboard.
• Laptop and smartphone: you are entitled to a laptop and smartphone with a business subscription. *Smartphone not applicable to (thesis) interns.
• Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the function) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month.
• Time off: you are entitled to 34 vacation days per year when full-time employed.
• Sabbatical: the option to take unpaid leave after consultation.
• Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in case of an additional birth leave EY will pay 70% of the salary.
• Training and education: EY believes it's important for everyone to always have the opportunity to further develop yourself. We therefore offer you the opportunity to take part in various soft & hard skills training, external courses and/or sign up for an additional education. For example, obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership, Business and Tech.
• Mobility: Contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme you choose the most diverse sustainable options via the EY My Daily Travel app or online environment. Think of the use of lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also view your CO2 footprint via the app.
• Bicycle arrangement: finance the purchase cost of your new bicycle from your gross monthly salary (purchase cost amount divided over 12 months) or from your non-statutory holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme: you will build up a pension capital directly after your start at EY. Each month the available premium amount is transferred for you in an investment account at our pension provider. You will also have the option to build up additional pension capital on a voluntary basis.

For more information about our employment terms, visit our page here .

Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

The application procedure consists of two interviews and an assessment

Pre-employment screening

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.

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