SAP Finance Associate Director

Accenture; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 414,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned Delivery Lead to drive SAP Finance transformation programs across multiple industries. You will lead end-to-end initiatives, engaging with senior executives to articulate business value and roadmaps, while architecting solutions that leverage SAP and partner technologies within a global delivery model.

You will guide complex programs, including AI-enabled advancements, and lead large teams onsite or remotely, ensuring high-impact outcomes and adherence to

Qualifications

• 12+ years proven experience as a Delivery Lead on large SAP transformation programs (SAP Finance).
• 6+ years leading SAP transformation programs across multiple industries.
• 4 end-to-end SAP S/4 implementations in SAP Finance and industry contexts.

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior Finance executives on SAP challenges, trends and value.
• Lead SAP journey definition via business cases & roadmaps, including sales origination and proposals.
• Architect end-to-end Finance solutions leveraging SAP technologies and partner add-ons.
• Explain SAP Business AI strategy and identify areas for AI-driven value.
• Lead large delivery teams (50–100 people) in global delivery models; onsite or virtual.

Skills

Delivery Lead

SAP Finance

Team Leadership

Consulting/Advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience)

Associate’s Degree with 6+ years experience

Job description

We Are:

Accenture's SAP practice, and we live to see how this can transform the way we live and work. We are the industry-leader for building SAP solutions and we’re curious and always learning. We are assembling a talented team and providing our people with opportunities to gain new skills, training, and experience.

SAP technologies power these organizations with modern cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions, and Accenture is the undisputed market leader in this industry. We are continuously expanding our SAP team with advisory skills to continue to drive transformation at scale for our clients.

You Are:

You have a passion for storytelling and for originating, selling and delivering SAP-based Finance Transformation projects that make a positive impact in your clients’ business? Are you inspired by working with the best companies in their industries? Want a role that provides you with a sense of purpose and satisfaction? Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Finance solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world

Thrive in our highly collaborative, digitally-driven and innovation-led environment. Nurture your talent for thoughtful and game changing solutions in our inclusive culture that values diversity of ideas, experiences and backgrounds.

You are a confident leader who spots and stays ahead of the SAP platform , industry and Finance trends and knows how to translate client goals into clear and actionable outcomes that everyone can get behind. You know how to fully utilize the capabilities of various SAP platforms to drive business value, transform end-to-end functions and drive leading practices for your clients in markets all over the globe. The more complex their challenges, the more excited you are about leading the charge to solve them.

The Work:

Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to:

• Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future)
• Lead customers in defining their SAP journey through the development of business cases & roadmaps including during sales origination, proposal development and client presentations
• Architect e2e Finance solutions that leverage SAP technologies, custom apps, & add on partner solutions
• Clearly explain SAP’s Business AI strategy, including an understanding of its capabilities and roadmap. Identify functional areas expertise where AI can deliver real value to clients
• Experience in deployment of AI use cases within SAP delivery to improve efficiency and ability to explain how these AI-driven improvements can enhance project delivery
• Advise, design and deliver Finance solutions based on the latest industry and technology best practices leveraging a SAP solutions and embedded innovation.
• Lead large project teams of varying size and scope – helping them achieve transformational roadmaps - onsite with clients or within Accenture
• Become a trusted expert and advisor to your clients, team, and Accenture Leadership by staying current on regulations, trends, and innovations across your area of expertise
• Be a thought leader, build assets and best practices and develop the next level of transformation experts

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirement

Here’s what you need:

• Minimum of 12 years proven experience as a Delivery Lead, being accountable for running the day-to-day of large SAP transformation programs in SAP Finance while advising clients on how to create roadmap and business case, set up and mobilize, drive the execution and successful business outcomes for large SAP programs
• Minimum 6 years of experience leading SAP transformation programs that support multiple industries and clients (SAP support / managed services experience will not be considered for this requirement)
• Minimum 4 end-to-end SAP S/4 implementations, including project planning, estimation and solution architecture for SAP Finance and Industry based clients
• Experience managing large SAP delivery teams (50-100 people), including in a Global Delivery model
• Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience

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Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $163,000 to $413,600
Colorado $163,000 to $357,400
Connecticut $163,000 to $357,400
District of Columbia $173,500 to $380,500
Illinois $150,900 to $357,400
Maine $138,800 to $304,400
Maryland $163,000 to $357,400
Massachusetts $163,000 to $380,500
Minnesota $163,000 to $357,400
New York $150,900 to $413,600
New Jersey $173,500 to $413,600
Ohio $150,900 to $330,900
Virginia $150,900 to $380,500
Washington $173,500 to $380,500

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