Senior Financial Specialist

Risewave Consulting Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 892,800 - 1,339,200; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Financial Specialist to lead the rollout of SAP Ariba and finance systems initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in finance systems, strong project management skills, and hands-on experience with SAP Hana. This role is crucial for coordinating project phases and ensuring timely deliverables. Excellent communication skills in English are essential for success in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in finance systems roles with system implementation background.
• Solid project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, thriving with minimal supervision in a global project environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design, build, and testing of SAP Ariba implementation.
• Ensure efficient execution of project deliverables.
• Provide regular status reports and escalate issues proactively.

Skills

Finance systems

Project management

SAP Hana

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP Hana

SAP Ariba

Job description

Overview

We are seeking the Senior Financial Specialist to support the successful rollout of SAP Ariba and other finance systems initiatives. This role will be instrumental in coordinating design, build, and testing phases, and ensuring the timely delivery of project milestones. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in finance systems, project management, and SAP Hana, and can work independently in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders on the design, build, and testing of the SAP Ariba implementation.
• Ensure the timely and efficient execution of project deliverables, including documentation and proper handover.
• Provide regular status reports to the Finance Reporting Head and Regional Finance Office Head; escalate issues proactively and help drive resolutions.
• Identify potential roadblocks and support solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Assist with other finance-related tasks and system projects as assigned by the FR Head or ROFO Head.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in finance systems roles, with a strong background in system implementation
• Solid project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects
• Hands-on experience with SAP Hana (Accounts Payable & FICO modules)
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of thriving with minimal supervision in a global project environment

Preferred / Advantageous Skills

• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry
• 5–10 years of experience in finance systems implementation and rollout
• Working knowledge of SAP Ariba (strong advantage)
• CPA certification (preferred but not required)