Associate Director - (Makati, hybrid)

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 Reporting

Experience 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 Certification

Experience in Life Sciences, Consumer Products, or Financial Services sectors

Familiarity with ESG reporting, global tax compliance, and regulatory frameworks

Understanding of AI / ML applications in finance, predictive analytics, and automation

At least a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration

Willing to work in Legazpi Village, Makati City

Amenable to be on a morning / early morning shift but flexibility is expected. No night shift.

Willing to work onsite thrice a week

Can start no later than October 31, 2025