SAP S/4HANA Finance Functional Senior Executive
Job Purpose
The DX Strategy & Application Solution Leader is responsible for driving the successful implementation, operational support, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA. This position requires a hands‑on functional lead with SAP S/4HANA implementation experience, particularly in the Finance domain and integration with Veson IMOS Platform (VIP). The role will work closely with business stakeholders and project teams to play a key role in solution delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
- SAP S/4HANA Implementation and Operational Support
Lead the end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4HANA for Finance modules (AR, AP, GL, Lease Accounting, and Fixed Assets), from design through go-live and post-go-live operational support. Ensure effective integration with the Veson IMOS Platform (VIP), particularly for voyage accounting, financial postings, and reconciliations.
- Business Process Management
Analyze, document, and optimize end-to-end business processes related to accounting, commercial operations, and voyage accounting. Translate business requirements into SAP functional designs to support revenue recognition, cost allocation, and financial reporting.
- Business Requirements
Engage Finance and Commercial stakeholders to gather, validate, and translate business requirements into functional specifications. Act as the key liaison between business users, IT teams, and vendors.
- Project Management
Support the Project Manager in delivery of the S/4HANA programme by managing functional workstreams, tracking deliverables, identifying risks, and ensuring timely completion of milestones.
- Solution, Delivery & Testing
Design, configure, and test SAP solutions aligned to business needs. Lead SIT and UAT activities, ensuring solutions meet operational and financial requirements.
- Data Migration & Go-Live Readiness
Support data migration activities, define validation rules, and ensure data accuracy across systems. Contribute to go-live planning, user training, and hyper‑care support to ensure smooth transition.
- Vendor Management
Evaluate vendor deliverables against agreed service levels and drive resolution of open issues within contracted timelines.
The initial contract term is 2 years, with renewal subject to review.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education:
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or other relevant disciplines.
- Experience:
Minimum 4 – 10 years of hands‑on experience in enterprise application implementation, business analysis, or IT project management, preferably within the maritime industry.
- Mandatory:
Proven hands‑on experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation and post‑implementation support, with strong functional knowledge in AR, AP, GL, Lease Accounting and Fixed Asset.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of end‑to‑end business processes in chemical tanker operations, energy transportation, or dry bulk operations including voyage accounting, procurement‑to‑pay, and financial reporting workflows.
- Strong business analysis skills, including requirements elicitation, gap analysis, process mapping, functional specification writing, and UAT coordination.
- Proven experience in solution design and project management in complex, multi‑site environments. Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master) is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across Finance, Commercial, and IT teams.
Thank you.