SAP FI-Associate Director

SAP Finance Leader with 20+ years of experience, driving large SAP Financial transformation programs, leading complex S/4HANA implementations, and advising CFO‑level stakeholders. The role requires deep SAP FICO expertise, strategic leadership, and strong stakeholder management capabilities.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the SAP Finance (S/4HANA) strategy, overseeing end‑to‑end implementations, upgrades, and support initiatives.
• Transformation & Architecture: Design and deliver S/4HANA Finance solutions across GL, AP/AR, Asset Accounting, and Controlling (CO‑PA, Product Costing).
• C‑Suite Advisory: Partner with CFOs and finance leaders to align business requirements with SAP capabilities, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS and tax regulations.
• Practice Management: Manage SAP FICO teams, including staffing, capability development, and performance oversight.
• Project Delivery: Ensure successful delivery of global rollouts and greenfield implementations by managing scope, timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Business Development: Support presales, proposals, and client engagements, while identifying and shaping new opportunities.
• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement using SAP Best Practices, Central Finance, and analytics‑driven insights.

 

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: 20+ years in SAP FICO, including 5+ years in architecture or leadership roles.
• Implementation Expertise: Multiple full‑cycle S/4HANA implementations, migrations, and global rollouts.
• Functional Mastery: Advanced knowledge of SAP FICO (GL, AP, AR, AA), Controlling (CO‑OM, CO‑PC), and integration with MM, SD, and PP.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of SOX, US GAAP, and local regulatory requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with SAP Fiori, Central Finance, and Embedded Analytics.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership in matrixed environments.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CA, CPA, or ICWA preferred.
• Certifications: SAP S/4HANA Finance certification.
• Industry Focus: Experience in sectors such as Pharmaceuticals or Manufacturing.