SAP Configuration Lead

Job Description

A skilled SAP Finance Lead (IT Configuration) is needed to take charge of overseeing, enhancing, and managing our clients global rollout of SAP S/4HANA projects, with a focus on Financial Operations and Reporting. This role will play a key part in driving standardization across departments and regions while ensuring IT initiatives align with overall business objectives. The SAP Finance Lead will act as a crucial liaison between functional teams, stakeholders, and external providers within the SAP ecosystem.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Lead IT-driven projects and initiatives for finance operations, adhering to established IT standards and best practices.

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in finance processes, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Profitability Analysis (COPA), financial closing, and reporting functions.

Design, configure, test, and deploy SAP-related applications to support finance operations, such as the Chart of Accounts and Financial Integrations.

Bridge communication between IT teams and finance stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration.

Guarantee standardization and consistency in implementing the global SAP template across all regions.

Oversee integration processes between departments to maintain uniformity within SAP modules.

Manage external consultants and service providers supporting the SAP S/4HANA ecosystem.

Deliver post-implementation support, including training, troubleshooting, and system maintenance for finance-related modules.

Work with technical teams to optimize system performance, identify risks, and execute upgrades and enhancements.

Stay updated on industry trends and propose innovative approaches to improve processes and efficiency.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT functional roles focused on finance processes and configuration.

At least 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP functional analysis, configuration, and implementation projects.

Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and ERP systems, including their integration processes.

Experience with designing and implementing reporting tools, such as SAP BPC or SAC (or equivalent systems).

Previous experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry is advantageous.

Fluent proficiency in English is required.

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical capabilities paired with technical expertise in financial workflows and solutions.

Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive standardization across processes.

Independent thinker adept at developing strategic solutions and recommending process improvements.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to support collaboration across departments.

Exceptional ability to work across functional and technical domains for seamless integration.

Minimum 5 years of experience in IT functional roles for the Financial functions and configuration.

At least 5 years of experience with SAP functional analysis, configuration, and implementations

Chemical or Pharmaceutical Industry experience a plus

Implementation and Operations experience in SAP ERP systems.

Design and implementation of SAP reporting (BPC or SAC) or other reporting tools

Full-time