Senior Manager - SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting/Central Finance

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting / Central Finance to lead enterprise-scale finance transformation programs, SAP modernization initiatives, and global finance consulting engagements.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in SAP FI, S/4HANA Finance, Central Finance (CFIN), finance transformation strategy, governance frameworks, and enterprise ERP delivery leadership.

This role requires a strong combination of strategic leadership, finance domain expertise, stakeholder management, and transformation execution capabilities across complex global environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Finance Transformation :

- Lead enterprise-scale SAP S/4HANA Finance and Central Finance transformation programs.

- Drive finance modernization, process standardization, and global ERP transformation initiatives.

- Define finance transformation roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.

SAP Finance Architecture & Solution Leadership :

Provide strategic oversight for:

- SAP FI solution architecture

- Central Finance operating models

- Financial governance frameworks

- Finance integrations and reporting structures

- Ensure scalable, compliant, and future-ready SAP finance solutions.

Central Finance (CFIN) Leadership :

Lead Central Finance implementation and transformation initiatives including:

- Source system integration

- SLT replication

- Data harmonization

- Financial consolidation

- Master data governance

- Drive finance process harmonization across enterprise landscapes.

Executive Stakeholder Management :

Partner with:

- CFO organizations

- Finance Leadership

- Enterprise Architecture teams

- Global Delivery teams

- Transformation offices

- to drive strategic finance initiatives.

- Lead governance discussions, steering committee reviews, and executive reporting.

Program Governance & Delivery Oversight :

Oversee multiple SAP Finance transformation workstreams and delivery portfolios.

Manage :

- Delivery governance

- Budget oversight

- Risk mitigation

- Resource planning

- Transformation execution

- Ensure successful program delivery with minimal disruption to business operations.

Compliance, Controls & Audit Governance :

Ensure strong alignment with :

- SOX controls

- Financial governance standards

- Audit readiness

- Regulatory compliance requirements

- Drive finance data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational controls maturity.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement :

- Drive automation, analytics, and finance digital transformation initiatives.

- Support AI-readiness and intelligent finance operations through standardized and optimized processes.

- Champion process simplification and operational excellence initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

18 - 22 years of experience in :

- SAP FI

- SAP S/4HANA Finance

- Central Finance (CFIN)

- Enterprise Finance Transformation

- ERP Modernization Programs

Strong expertise in :

- SAP finance architecture

- Finance governance

- Financial accounting processes

- Enterprise transformation strategy

- Stakeholder and delivery management

- Proven experience leading large-scale SAP Finance transformation programs.

Strong understanding of :

- Financial controls

- Audit & compliance

- Finance integrations

- Enterprise ERP ecosystems

Technical Skills :

SAP Finance :

- SAP FI

- SAP S/4HANA Finance

- Central Finance (CFIN)

- General Ledger (GL)

- Accounts Payable (AP)

- Accounts Receivable (AR)

- Asset Accounting (AA)

Transformation & Governance :

- Finance Transformation

- ERP Modernization

- Financial Controls

- SOX Compliance

- Audit Governance

Integration & Platforms :

- SLT Replication

- SAP ECC to S/4HANA Migration

- SAP MM / SD / CO Integration

- Third-party Integrations