SAP Finance Transformation Lead — Utilities & AI Solutions

Accenture; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture's Utilities SAP Practice is seeking a seasoned Manager to lead finance transformation programs using SAP across GL, AR, AP, asset accounting and product costing. You will engage with senior finance executives, shape roadmaps, and architect end-to-end SAP solutions for utility clients worldwide.

You will drive workshops, manage global delivery teams, support 2+ end-to-end SAP S/4 implementations, stay ahead of SAP platform trends, and contribute to thought leadership and assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years functional/technical experience in SAP Finance (GL, AR, AP, Asset Accounting, Product Costing, etc.)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in SAP projects supporting Utilities' clients
• Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP S/4 implementations, including project planning, estimation and solution architecture for Utilities clients
• Experience driving complex workshops and leading design decisions, as well as leading the design and execution of system build, configuration, testing, cutover, go-live in the SAP Finance area.
• Experience managing SAP delivery teams in a Global Delivery model
• Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience)

Responsibilities

• 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 end-to-end 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 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 SAP solutions and embedded innovation
• Lead large project teams of varying size and scope – 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

Skills

SAP Finance Experience

Utilities SAP Projects

SAP S/4 Implementations

Workshops & Design Decisions

Global Delivery

Consulting/Advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Associate’s Degree with 6+ years experience

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP FI/CO

Job description

Accenture's Utilities SAP Practice is seeking a seasoned Manager to lead finance transformation programs using SAP across GL, AR, AP, asset accounting and product costing. You will engage with senior finance executives, shape roadmaps, and architect end-to-end SAP solutions for utility clients worldwide.

You will drive workshops, manage global delivery teams, support 2+ end-to-end SAP S/4 implementations, stay ahead of SAP platform trends, and contribute to thought leadership and assets.