SAP Record-to-Report (R2R) Lead at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an SAP R2R Lead to drive business transformation through SAP financial solutions. This role involves managing the Record-to-Report function, leading a diverse team, and influencing strategic decisions in a fast-paced international environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SAP S/4HANA and a strong leadership background.

Benefits

Work alongside talented, diverse teams

Influence strategic decisions

Vibrant work environment in Cape Town

Qualifications

• Proven success in business transformation and SAP implementations.
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting and Controlling.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Record-to-Report function and manage the product lifecycle.
• Define product vision aligning with business goals and stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with finance to align product financials with company strategies.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting

SAP S/4HANA Controlling

SAP integrations

AGILE methodologies

Leadership

Education

Degree

Tools

Power BI

BI AMS

Digital Factory

Job description

About the Role

Are you a seasoned SAP professional with a passion for driving business transformation? We’re looking for a dynamic SAP R2R Lead to take charge of our Record-to-Report function, owning the global template and leading end-to-end SAP financial solutions that propel business growth and efficiency. This is your chance to shape the future of finance operations by aligning strategy, technology, and stakeholder needs in a fast-paced, international environment.

What You’ll Do

1. Define and champion a clear product vision and roadmap for RTR that directly supports business goals and maximizes value.
2. Lead and prioritize product initiatives by leveraging market trends, financial insights, and stakeholder feedback.
3. Be the key liaison across Finance, Technology, Operations, and Executive teams—ensuring alignment on objectives, timelines, and resources.
4. Own and uphold the highest standards for the Global Template in RTR, delivering new capabilities and enhancements seamlessly.
5. Manage the entire product lifecycle — from ideation through design, development, testing, launch, adoption, and ongoing support.
6. Craft detailed requirements and documentation to ensure clarity and shared understanding across teams.
7. Collaborate closely with finance to align product financials with company budgets and strategies, prioritizing high-impact initiatives.
8. Establish and track product and business KPIs to measure success and fuel data-driven decision-making.
9. Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of analysts and experts, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements: What You Bring

1. Proven success delivering business transformation programs and full lifecycle SAP implementations.
2. Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), with hands-on solution design and delivery.
3. Strong technical understanding of SAP integrations (Concur, Ariba, AP Automation, Multi Bank Connectivity, Vendor Invoice Management).
4. Extensive Record-to-Report (RTR) process knowledge including Finance Master Data, AP/AR, Asset & Bank Accounting, Costing, Customer Credit Management, Material Ledger.
5. SAP S/4HANA certifications in Record-to-Report modules (additional SAP certs a bonus).
6. Ability to bridge technical and functional domains, communicating complex ideas clearly to both expert and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.
7. Solid grasp of AGILE methodologies and experience delivering SAP solutions in an agile environment.
8. Experience working within fast-paced, multicultural international teams.
9. Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams and delivering impactful results.

Benefits: Why Join Us?

• Lead a critical SAP finance transformation at a global scale
• Work alongside talented, diverse teams driving innovation and excellence
• Influence strategic decisions and have a direct impact on business growth
• Enjoy a vibrant work environment in beautiful Cape Town

Desired Skills

• Power BI
• BI AMS
• Digital Factory

Desired Qualification Level

• Degree

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