Head Of SAP Finance Product

Soar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fintech startup in Saudi Arabia is seeking a visionary Head of SAP Finance Product to lead their SAP S/4HANA ecosystem and drive financial innovations. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in SAP Finance, significant leadership experience, and a proven track record with local regulations like ZATCA and SAMA. This is a pivotal role where you will bridge financial strategy and technical execution while managing a cross-functional team to ensure compliance and optimize integrations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the SAP Finance product roadmap aligned with company goals.
• Ensure compliance with ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing and SAMA standards.
• Lead the architecture and integration of SAP with core Fintech systems.

Skills

Technical Depth

Product Mindset

Fluency in English

Arabic fluency

Education

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

Master's/MBA

CMA / CPA / ACCA certification

SAP S/4HANA Finance certification

Tools

SAP FICO

ABAP

SAP BTP

Fiori Apps

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.