Associate Director
SAP Finance Lead - Philippines
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end SAP S / 4HANA Finance transformation programs across diverse industries.
- Define finance strategy, solution architecture, and delivery roadmaps aligned with Powered Enterprise methodologies.
- Provide thought leadership on RISE with SAP, GROW with SAP, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
- Collaborate with C-level executives to shape digital finance transformation journeys.
- Drive pre-sales, solutioning, and proposal development for strategic SAP opportunities.
- Manage large, cross-functional delivery teams across regions, ensuring excellence in execution.
- Facilitate executive workshops, blueprinting sessions, and design authority reviews.
- Lead the creation of TO-BE process designs, functional specs, and integration strategies.
- Coordinate with other SAP modules (MM, SD, PP, SuccessFactors) for cohesive solution delivery.
- Champion innovation through SAP Analytics Cloud, Group Reporting, and Central Finance.
- Mentor and develop consultants, promoting continuous learning and performance excellence.
Required Skills & Experience
At least 13 years of experience in SAP FI / CO, including at least 4 full-cycle S / 4HANA implementations.Proven expertise in Finance Transformation and large-scale SAP program delivery.Deep knowledge of :General Ledger (New GL), AP / AR, Asset & Bank Accounting
Controlling (Cost Center, Profit Center, Internal Orders, CO-PA)Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and Group ReportingExperience with SAP Central Finance, SAP BTP, and cloud deployment models.Strong grasp of SAP Activate, agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.SAP S / 4HANA Finance CertificationExperience in Life Sciences, Consumer Products, or Financial Services sectorsFamiliarity with ESG reporting, global tax compliance, and regulatory frameworksUnderstanding of AI / ML applications in finance, predictive analytics, and automationAt least a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Business AdministrationWilling to work in Legazpi Village, Makati CityAmenable to be on a morning / early morning shift but flexibility is expected. No night shift.Willing to work onsite thrice a weekAble to start at least 60 calendar days upon JO acceptance