SAP Funds & Grants Manager — Government Finance Transformation

EY; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Technology Analysis to lead SAP Funds Management and Grants Management initiatives for government clients. You will bridge business needs with technical SAP solutions, shaping architecture and driving multi-team deliveries across FI integrations.

You will manage deployments, guide requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure budget control and compliance, while traveling as needed. EY offers growth through a broad, global practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• 8+ years of SAP S/4 Implementations experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP Funds Management and Grants management.
• Strong experience with SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, and Financial Reporting).
• Experience leading SAP implementation projects and managing functional teams.
• Strong understanding of government budgeting, appropriations, funds control, and public sector financial operations.
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and deployment of SAP Funds Management and SAP Grants Management solutions for government clients.
• Define and implement funds control, budget availability control, commitment management, and budget execution processes.
• Provide subject matter expertise on budget formulation, budget execution, and financial compliance requirements.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, design workshops, and solution validation sessions.
• Lead integration between SAP Funds Management and SAP FI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting Budgeting, Grants Management, Procurement, Project Systems, and Treasury.
• Ensure accurate financial postings, reporting, and reconciliation across integrated SAP modules.
• Manage SAP functional consultants and project resources.
• Oversee project planning, staffing, deliverables, quality assurance, and risk management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Engagement economics

Team leadership

RFP responses

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP Funds Management

SAP Grants Management

SAP FI

Job description

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Technology Analysis to lead SAP Funds Management and Grants Management initiatives for government clients. You will bridge business needs with technical SAP solutions, shaping architecture and driving multi-team deliveries across FI integrations.

You will manage deployments, guide requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure budget control and compliance, while traveling as needed. EY offers growth through a broad, global practice.