Lead Financial Systems

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 104,100 - 161,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Health insurance

401(k) program

Onsite fitness center

Employee store discounts

Job summary

Harley‑Davidson Motor Company in Milwaukee seeks a Lead Financial Systems to own and evolve SAP Finance capabilities, focusing on S/4HANA transformation, with strong Product Owner leadership and agile delivery.

You will bridge Finance and Technology, translate business needs into SAP solutions, drive backlog, and collaborate with IT delivery teams to ensure compliant, scalable finance processes across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of SAP Finance (FI/CO) experience in functional, BA, or lead roles.
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA Finance implementation, migration or steady-state work.
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of core finance and accounting processes.
• Ability to translate business needs into SAP solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Product Owner for SAP Finance processes; manage product backlog and prioritize work.
• Translate requirements into functional designs; guide SAP FI/CO configuration with Finance.
• Contribute to S/4HANA design, migration, and optimization efforts.
• Collaborate with SAP technical and integration teams; support testing and UAT.
• Act as liaison between Finance and IT; communicate scope, risks, and delivery impacts.

Skills

SAP FI/CO

S/4HANA Finance

Agile/SAFe

ERP implementation

Product Owner

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Jira

Job description

Harley‑Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, is still based in the city. Join our team as a Lead Financial Systems and help shape the future of finance at a company known for its iconic motorcycles.

Job Summary

The Lead Financial Systems is responsible for owning and evolving SAP Finance capabilities by partnering closely with Finance stakeholders and IT delivery teams. This role combines deep SAP Finance functional expertise, strong business acumen, and Product Owner leadership to drive value through agile delivery, with a focus on S/4HANA transformation and ongoing optimization. The position acts as the primary bridge between Finance and Technology, ensuring solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned to business priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Product Owner for SAP Finance processes and capabilities; own and manage the product backlog; prioritize work based on business value, risk, regulatory needs, and technical dependencies; participate in agile ceremonies; accept delivered functionality against business and control expectations.
• Act as SAP Finance SME; translate business requirements into functional designs; guide SAP FI/CO configuration; partner with Finance on close, reporting, audit, and control needs.
• Contribute to S/4HANA design, migration, and optimization; leverage Universal Journal, Fiori, and embedded analytics; identify opportunities to simplify and standardize finance processes.
• Partner with SAP technical and integration teams; participate in solution reviews, test design, integration testing, and UAT; support issue resolution and documentation.
• Serve as primary liaison between Finance and IT; communicate scope, risks, and delivery impacts; support change management, training, and user adoption.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in SAP Finance (FI/CO) roles (functional, business analyst, or solution lead).
• Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance (implementation, migration, or steady‑state).
• Experience working in an Agile or SAFe delivery environment.
• Strong understanding of core finance and accounting processes.
• Ability to translate business needs into functional SAP solutions.
• One full life cycle ERP implementation.

Preferred

• Prior experience as a Product Owner or equivalent role.
• Experience with SAP Fiori, Embedded Analytics, or finance integrations.
• Experience supporting large ERP transformation programs.
• SAFe PO/PM or Scrum Product Owner certification.
• Jira experience a plus.

Benefits

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full‑time salaried employees, including annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401(k) program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley‑Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No

Travel Required: 0 – 10 %

Pay Range: $104,100 – $161,400

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer

Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)