Finance Operations, SAP, Senior Manager

Specialty/Competency: Finance
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 80%

A career in our Financial Operations practice, within Finance Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge. Our team helps clients transform their finance function by executing strategies to reduce functional and operational complexity through streamlined processes, optimise d use of technology, and efficient use of resources to deliver cost effective, high quality services to all stakeholders.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
• Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

The Opportunity

As part of the Finance Solutions Team, you will work with clients to improve their Finance processes (Record to Report, Source to Pay, and Order to Cash) as part of SAP S/4HANA ERP transformation. As a Senior Manager, you lead S/4HANA - enabled Finance Transformation programs from early strategy through design and business readiness—identifying the finance opportunities enabled by technology, shaping future-state, intelligent processes, and driving the change required for successful adoption. You interact with clients at a senior level, ensure project excellence, and develop top-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams. You will work hand in hand with our SAP Consulting teams and take an active role in sales pursuits as well as business development. 

Responsibilities

- Advise clients on enhancing efficiency within finance cycles—such as Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, and Source-to-Pay—leveraging SAP S/4HANA’s integrated capabilities and embedded analytics. 

- Lead workstreams in designing future-state business processes by collaborating closely with SAP Consulting teams to ensure alignment between functional requirements, business objectives, and SAP S/4HANA solution design. 

- Identify opportunities to embed Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our client’s technology transformation journey.

- Interact with senior client stakeholders to facilitate decisions, establish alignment, and ensure overall project success 

- Validate project outcomes, incorporate client feedback, and maintain operational excellence across all phases of delivery 

- Lead and mentor teams, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment that supports strong career development 

- Contribute to growing client accounts and participate in sales pursuits 

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree 

- 7+ years of experience 

What Sets You Apart

- Master's degree in business administration, Finance, or Information Technology, or relevant fields preferred

- Relevant certification in SAP S/4HANA Finance modules (e.g., FI/CO, etc.) strongly preferred; CPA designation is a plus. 

- Strong understanding of core finance processes within SAP S/4HANA, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, and Source-to-Pay, from a business or functional user perspective. 

- Solid knowledge of the SAP S/4HANA implementation lifecycle and proficiency with agile and SAP Activate delivery methodologies. 

- Proven experience in transforming finance processes leveraging SAP S/4HANA in technology-enabled transformation projects. 

- Experience with finance automation, SAP Intelligent Technologies (such as SAP Joule, SAP Analytics Cloud), or other AI-driven finance solutions preferred. 

- Demonstrated ability to lead complex workstreams, manage senior level stakeholder relationships, and deliver ERP related finance transformation initiatives successfully. 

- Experience in supervising, coaching, and developing teams with a focus on finance capabilities and business process expertise. 

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The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: