IT Business Partner – Finance

HireKraft - SAP Staffing. Solved.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HireKraft - SAP Staffing. Solved. is seeking an experienced IT Business Partner – Finance for a hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC. This position is aimed at supporting Finance leadership by defining and executing the Finance technology roadmap within the manufacturing industry.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance, a strong background in enterprise applications, and excellent stakeholder communication skills, driving Finance transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications, ERP systems, or business technology functions.
• 3+ years of experience partnering directly with Finance organizations.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and application strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Finance technology strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Serve as the primary technology partner to Finance leadership.
• Own Finance application portfolio management, prioritization, budgeting, and planning.

Skills

Enterprise Finance technology leadership

SAP S/4HANA Finance implementation

Finance transformation

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Business technology functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: IT Business Partner - Finance

Location: Charlotte, NC Area (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Direct Hire

Role Overview

HireKraft is conducting a search for an experienced IT Business Partner – Finance to serve as the primary strategic technology partner to Finance leadership. This individual will help define and execute the Finance technology roadmap, manage business demand and investment priorities, and ensure technology initiatives are aligned with enterprise Finance objectives. The role combines executive stakeholder engagement, portfolio governance, and Finance transformation leadership within a complex manufacturing environment.

• Hybrid work environment
• Candidates located within the Columbia, SC to Charlotte, NC corridor will also be considered
• Manufacturing industry environment
• SAP S/4HANA Finance ecosystem
• Executive-facing role with high visibility
• Finance transformation and modernization focus

Why This Opportunity?

• Own the Finance technology roadmap, investment planning, and portfolio prioritization process
• Serve as the primary technology advisor and strategic partner to Finance leadership
• Drive enterprise Finance transformation initiatives with significant executive visibility and influence
• Shape the future direction of Finance systems, processes, and technology capabilities
• Partner closely with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Procurement, and Controlling organizations
• Influence enterprise application strategy across Finance, ERP, reporting, and business process platforms
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between Finance, IT, Architecture, Security, Data, and Operations teams
• Opportunity to support large-scale SAP S/4HANA modernization and Finance technology initiatives
• Long-term career growth within a rapidly evolving organization
• Permanent direct-hire position with competitive compensation, bonus, and comprehensive benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Finance technology strategy and multi-year roadmap
• Serve as the primary technology partner to Finance leadership
• Partner with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Procurement, and Controlling teams
• Own Finance application portfolio management, prioritization, budgeting, and planning
• Lead delivery, enhancement, and support of Finance technology platforms
• Drive optimization and continuous improvement of SAP S/4HANA Finance capabilities
• Support ERP, reporting, procurement, and Finance modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, Integration, and Data teams
• Manage external vendors, implementation partners, and managed service providers
• Ensure application stability, service performance, and governance compliance
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve operational efficiency

Preferred Background

• Enterprise Finance technology leadership
• SAP S/4HANA Finance implementation or support experience
• Finance transformation and modernization programs
• Manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environments
• ERP implementation and optimization programs
• Financial systems strategy and governance
• Procurement and Source-to-Pay platforms (Ivalua experience is a plus)
• Digital transformation initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications, ERP systems, or business technology functions
• 3+ years of experience partnering directly with Finance organizations
• SAP S/4HANA Finance experience
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and application strategies
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business objectives into technology solutions