EY SAP Core Finance - Financial Services 

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 

703240629

As a Senior Manager in our Technology practice, you will play a pivotal role in interacting with business stakeholders to evaluate and analyze business models, processes, and operations. You will translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure that newly implemented technology solutions meet these requirements. Your collaboration with technical teams will be crucial in designing and delivering effective system architecture solutions.

Your key responsibilities
In this role, you will manage and deliver complex processes and solutions while maintaining a strong focus on quality and risk management. You will face challenges that require innovative problem-solving and analytical skills, allowing you to grow your expertise in technology analysis and implementation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading engagement delivery and managing client relationships on a daily basis.
• Overseeing program/project management and ensuring engagement economics are met.
• Developing resource plans and budgets for complex engagements.

Skills and attributes for success
As a Senior Manager in our SAP Financial Services practice, you will lead a multi-discipline team through an SAP implementation cycle. You will play a critical role in delivering SAP systems and business integration, advising client leadership, and ensuring cohesive, comprehensive solutions are delivered on time and within budget. You will also work with EY leadership to identify and develop new implementation opportunities while mentoring junior team members.

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills that will allow you to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional results. Key skills include:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of large-scale SAP-enabled Finance Transformation programs.
• Developing execution strategies aligned with client objectives and project deliverables.
• Managing risks and project team capacity to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
• Assisting Finance teams in reimagining their target state through modern technology capabilities.
• Shaping Finance operating models and introducing advanced digital finance capabilities, focusing on SAP General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank Accounting, Finance Master Data Management, and Allocations.
• Overseeing solution architecture and vision for transformation programs
• Managing multiple workstreams, including requirements gathering, system configuration, data integration, historical data conversion, security and controls, change management, training, and reporting.
• Conducting regular reviews and quality assurance to ensure high-quality delivery
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior client leadership, providing industry insights and best practices.
• Communicating progress, identifying key risks early, developing mitigation plans, and escalating issues as necessary.
• Mentoring junior team members to cultivate the next generation of SAP technology professionals.
• Collaborating with global delivery teams on multi-disciplinary business transformations.
• Working with senior EY leadership to identify new opportunities and solutions for business growth.
• Strong technical skills in application functional design and technology business requirements definition.
• Proven ability to analyze and map technology cost-benefit scenarios.
• Expertise in system configuration design and business architecture frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Over 8 years of hands-on experience in end-to-end SAP Core Finance (FICO modules) implementation.
• At least 5 years of implementation experience in SAP S/4HANA, covering a minimum of two SAP FICO modules.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the financial services sector or comparable industry.
• Strong knowledge of at least two record-to-report processes (e.g. Record-to-Report, Source-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Acquire-to-Retire).
• Experience in process redesign and mapping, preferably within finance.
• Proven success in a key role during SAP implementations.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Extensive experience in requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, and solution design.
• Experience leading data modelling and reporting projects.
• Experience with SAP RISE Migration and S/4HANA conversion (ECC to S/4HANA).
• Experience implementing AI and next-generation technologies in finance.
• A post-graduate or graduate degree in computer science, engineering, accounting, finance or a related field.
• Experience in developing sales opportunities.
• Experience in leading teams and managing change effectively.
• Strong emotional agility and digital fluency.
• A knack for building and managing client relationships.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.