Head Of SAP Finance Product

Soar Software Development Company; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fintech startup in Saudi Arabia is seeking a visionary Head of SAP Finance Product to manage its SAP landscape as a product. You will drive the roadmap for the SAP S/4HANA ecosystem, ensuring compliance with local regulations. The role requires a strong leader with over 10 years of experience in SAP Finance, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and fluency in English, with expertise in ZATCA regulations crucial for success. Join us to shape the future of financial technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total experience in SAP Finance ecosystems.
• 3+ years in a leadership role, such as Head of Finance Systems.
• Proven track record with ZATCA e-invoicing and SAMA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define the Vision for the SAP Finance landscape.
• Lead the end-to-end technical compliance for ZATCA Phase 2.
• Architect robust APIs between SAP S/4HANA and core Fintech systems.

Skills

Technical Depth

Product Mindset

Fluency in English

Hands-on experience with SAP FICO

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field

Master’s/MBA preferred

CMA / CPA / ACCA certification

SAP Certifications: SAP S/4HANA Finance or SAP Activate Project Manager

Job description

About us

Soar is a global fintech startup that specializes in financing and investment. Currently headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Soar is growing throughout the region with a mission to help people achieve their financial goals with innovative financial and property investment solutions and tools through its multi‑purpose platform, designed to offer a simple and seamless user experience.

About the Role

We are looking for a visionary Head of SAP Finance Product to bridge the gap between financial strategy and technical execution. In this pivotal role, you will not just "manage" our SAP landscape; you will own it as a Product. You will drive the roadmap for our SAP S/4HANA ecosystem, ensuring it serves as a scalable, automated, and compliant backbone for our rapidly growing Fintech operations in Saudi Arabia.

You will lead a cross‑functional team to deliver high‑velocity financial innovations while ensuring strict adherence to SAMA (Saudi Central Bank) cybersecurity guidelines and ZATCA Phase 2 e‑invoicing integrations.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership

• Define the Vision: Treat the SAP Finance landscape as an internal product, creating a long‑term roadmap that aligns with company goals (e.g., IPO readiness, regional expansion, new product launches).
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between Finance, Treasury, and Tech, translating complex business requirements into scalable SAP technical solutions.

KSA Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

• ZATCA Integration: Lead the end‑to‑end technical compliance for ZATCA Phase 2 (Integration Phase), ensuring seamless real‑time reporting of e‑invoices.
• Tax & Zakat Automation: Configure and maintain automated workflows for VAT, Withholding Tax, and Zakat to ensure zero‑error regulatory reporting.
• SAMA Compliance: Ensure all SAP financial data processes meet SAMA’s strict data sovereignty, audit trail, and cybersecurity standards.

Technical Architecture & Integration

• Core Fintech Integration: Architect robust APIs and integration layers between SAP S/4HANA and core Fintech systems (Payment Gateways, Core Banking, Treasury Management).
• S/4HANA Optimization: Oversee the configuration and health of core modules: FI (GL, AP, AR)
• Automation First: Drive the adoption of SAP BTP and Fiori to automate reconciliation, bank statement processing, and month‑end closing cycles.

Team & Vendor Management

• Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high‑performing team of Functional Consultants, ABAP Developers, and Product Owners.
• Vendor Governance: Manage relationships with SAP System Integrators (SIs) and external partners, ensuring delivery quality and cost efficiency.

Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s/MBA is strongly preferred.
• CMA / CPA / ACCA certification is a strong plus (demonstrating financial acumen).
• SAP Certifications: SAP S/4HANA Finance or SAP Activate Project Manager.

Experience

• 10+ Years of total experience in SAP Finance ecosystems.
• 3+ Years in a leadership role (Head of Finance Systems, Product Lead, or Solution Architect).
• KSA Market Expertise: Proven track record with ZATCA e‑invoicing, VAT, and SAMA regulations is non‑negotiable.
• Fintech/Banking Exposure: Experience integrating SAP with banking interfaces (Host‑to‑Host, SWIFT, SARIE) or high‑volume transaction platforms.

Skills & Mindset

• Technical Depth: Hands‑on experience with SAP FICO, ABAP concepts, and Fiori Apps.
• Product Mindset: Ability to prioritize features based on business value rather than just technical requirements.
• Language: Fluency in English is required; Arabic is highly advantageous for regulatory liaison.