Associate Director - SAP Finance Lead
This role requires deep expertise in SAP FI / CO, a strong grasp of finance transformation strategies, and proven experience leading large-scale SAP S / 4HANA implementations. The ideal candidate will drive innovation, ensure delivery excellence, and inspire high-performing teams while engaging with senior stakeholders across global clients
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver SAP S / 4HANA Finance transformation programs across diverse industries.
- Define and execute finance strategies, solution architectures, and delivery roadmaps in line with Powered Enterprise methodologies.
- Provide thought leadership on RISE with SAP, GROW with SAP, and SAP BTP solutions.
- Partner with CXOs and senior stakeholders to shape digital finance transformation journeys.
- Drive pre-sales, solutioning, and proposal development for strategic SAP engagements.
- Manage large, distributed delivery teams, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and client satisfaction.
- Facilitate executive workshops, blueprinting sessions, and design authority reviews.
- Oversee the development of TO-BE process designs, functional specifications, and integration strategies.
- Collaborate across SAP modules such as MM, SD, PP, and SuccessFactors to ensure seamless solutions.
- Champion innovation through SAP Analytics Cloud, Group Reporting, and Central Finance.
- Mentor and develop talent across all levels, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Required Skills & Experience
13+ years of experience inSAP FI / CO, with at least4 full-cycle S / 4HANA implementations.Proven leadership inFinance TransformationandSAP program delivery.Deep expertise in : General Ledger (New GL) , Accounts Payable / Receivable , Asset Accounting ,Bank Accounting , Controlling (Cost Center, Profit Center, Internal Orders, CO-PA)Strong understanding ofUniversal Journal (ACDOCA)andGroup Reporting.Experience withSAP Central Finance,SAP BTP, andcloud deployment models.Familiarity withSAP Activate methodology,agile delivery, andDevOps practices.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.Preferred Qualifications
SAP S / 4HANA Finance Certification.Experience inLife Sciences,Consumer Products, orFinancial Services.Exposure toESG reporting,tax compliance, andglobal regulatory frameworks.Knowledge ofAI / ML use cases in finance,predictive analytics, andprocess automation.Educational Background
Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration.Work Location : Makati
Hybrid set-up