Lead - Enterprise Finance Solutions - SAP F&A

Role Purpose

The Lead - Enterprise Finance Solutions (SAP) will provide strategic, functional, and delivery leadership for large-scale Finance & Accounting (F&A) transformation initiatives powered by SAP platforms.

This role is accountable for defining the finance transformation vision, owning enterprise-wide SAP F&A solution design, governing delivery execution, and driving measurable business outcomes while engaging senior finance and IT stakeholders globally.

Key Leadership Responsibilities:

Strategic & Business Leadership:

- Act as enterprise F&A solution leader for SAP-led transformation programs across regions.

- Partner with CFOs, Finance Heads, Global Process Owners, and IT leadership to define finance transformation roadmaps.

- Drive global process standardization, harmonization, and operating model design aligned with business strategy.

- Provide thought leadership on finance modernization, shared services, and digital finance transformation.

SAP Solution Ownership:

Own end-to-end SAP Finance solution architecture and governance across:

- SAP S/4HANA Finance

- SAP ECC (where applicable)

- Central Finance, Group Reporting, Controlling, and FSCM

Provide solution leadership across core F&A areas:

- Record to Report (R2R)

- Procure to Pay (P2P)

- Order to Cash (O2C)

- Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting (FP&A)

- Ensure strong design around controls, compliance, auditability, and statutory reporting.

- Review and sign off on functional designs, integration strategies, data migration approaches, and reporting frameworks.

Program & Delivery Leadership:

- Lead large, complex SAP finance transformation programs involving multiple vendors and geographies.

- Ensure disciplined delivery across scope, timelines, budget, and quality.

- Chair executive governance forums, steering committees, and leadership reviews.

- Proactively manage risks, interdependencies, and executive escalations.

- Own business readiness, UAT strategy, cutover planning, and stabilization from a finance outcome perspective.

People & Practice Leadership:

- Build and mentor senior SAP F&A consultants, solution architects, and functional leads.

- Define capability standards, delivery best practices, and solution governance frameworks for SAP Finance.

- Oversee knowledge management, solution quality, and talent succession for the SAP F&A practice.

- Support leadership hiring, capability scaling, and long-term practice growth.

Pre-Sales & Client Growth:

- Lead solutioning, estimations, and value articulation for SAP F&A transformation deals.

- Shape client narratives, transformation roadmaps, and solution blueprints during pursuits and renewals.

- Engage in CXO-level discussions, proposal defenses, and executive presentations.

Critical Skills & Experience:

Leadership & Transformation Experience:

- 1218+ years of experience in Enterprise Finance & Accounting.

- Strong track record of leading SAP-based finance transformations in global environments.

- Proven experience operating at CFO / CXO level with strong stakeholder influence.

SAP Expertise:

Deep hands-on and leadership experience with:

- SAP S/4HANA Finance

- SAP ECC Finance (FI/CO)

- Exposure to Central Finance, Group Reporting, Treasury, or FSCM is a plus

- Strong understanding of ERP integrations, data migration, controls, and enterprise reporting.

Professional Competencies:

- Executive presence with strong communication and governance skills.

- Strategic mindset combined with strong delivery ownership.

- Ability to manage ambiguity, complexity, and large stakeholder ecosystems.

- Strong people leadership and mentoring capability.

Education & Certifications:

- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline.

- CA / CPA / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred.

- SAP S/4HANA Finance certifications highly desirable.