SAP FINANCE (Manager - Associate Director)

Cobden & Carter International; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm based in Makati is seeking an experienced SAP Finance Associate Director to lead strategic transformation initiatives across global clients. Candidates must have extensive SAP experience, particularly in finance, and proven success in managing large-scale projects. This position offers a hybrid work setup and requires strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13 years of SAP experience with at least 3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Strong expertise in SAP FICO modules.
• Required SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP S/4HANA finance transformation programs.
• Define finance transformation roadmaps.
• Engage with CXO-level stakeholders.

Skills

SAP FICO configuration

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Transformation planning

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Fiori

SAP BTP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a visionary and accomplished SAP Finance (FICO) Associate Director to lead strategic SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives across global clients. This role demands deep functional and architectural expertise in SAP Finance, strong leadership in delivery and practice development, and a forward-looking approach to leveraging modern SAP offerings such as RISE with SAP, GROW with SAP, SAP BTP, and SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation programs, overseeing solution strategy, architecture, and delivery execution.
• Define and drive finance transformation roadmaps aligned with Powered Enterprise methodology and SAP best practices.
• Provide thought leadership in SAP Finance innovations including Universal Journal, Central Finance, Group Reporting, and Treasury Management.
• Engage with CXO-level stakeholders to shape business cases, value realization strategies, and digital finance operating models.
• Oversee cross-functional integration across MM, SD, PP, PS, and HR modules, ensuring cohesive end-to-end solutions.
• Guide adoption of RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP models, including cloud deployment strategies and SAP BTP extensions.
• Lead governance, risk management, and quality assurance across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Mentor senior managers and consultants, fostering capability development and practice growth.
• Contribute to pre-sales, solutioning, and proposal development for strategic SAP opportunities.
• Represent the SAP Finance practice in global forums, client workshops, and innovation councils.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field (B.Tech, MBA, CA, etc.)
• 13+ years of SAP experience with at least 3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations in Finance and Controlling.
• Proven expertise in SAP FICO configuration and solution architecture, including Financial Accounting, Controlling, Product Costing, and Profitability Analysis.
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA innovations such as Universal Journal, Central Finance, Group Reporting, and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Strong experience in SAP Activate methodology, Fit-to-Standard approach, and Agile/Hybrid delivery models.
• Exposure to SAP BTP, Fiori apps, and cloud integration technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience in strategic consulting, business case development, and transformation planning.

Certifications

• Required: SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification
• Preferred: SAP Solution Architect Certification, Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2)

Work Setup

• Location: Makati
• Shift: Dayshift
• Work set-up: Hybrid

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