EY is a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams, and they are seeking a Manager Consultant for SAP Finance - Project Systems. The role focuses on leveraging SAP technology to improve client operations and involves managing high-quality processes, solutions, or projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the translation of business requirements into technical specifications
- Evaluate and ensure alignment of technology solutions with business objectives
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in processes and solutions
- Lead and deliver quality SAP projects or workstreams. You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems
- Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
- Demonstrate strong decision-making skills in developing solutions for complex problems
- Modify policies and establish procedures within the scope of work
- Exercise sound judgment in selecting methods and criteria for obtaining results
- Possess a functional understanding of system development lifecycle and technology business architecture frameworks
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree
- 4 to 6 years of relevant experience working with SAP Project Systems. In-depth knowledge of other SAP Finance modules is referred
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
- Experience managing an SAP project or workstream and project-based team members. Experience with hybrid onshore / offshore delivery model is desirable
- Deep knowledge of Project System processes in multiple industries with ability to understand, communicate, and deliver complex requirements specific to the client
- Knowledge of Project Systems leading practices, peer company environments and prior advisory experience relevant to specific finance and technology functions including but not limited to: Project structural components (Project definition, WBS elements, Networks, Templates), Project Planning, Budgeting, Milestones, Billing, MRP, Advanced Results Analysis Methods, Resource Related Billing, Event-Based Revenue Recognition
- Experience in fulfilling requirements integrated with other SAP Modules: Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting, Material Management, Order to Cash, Plant Maintenance, Production Planning, Human Resources
- Proficiency with one or more S4HANA SAP FICO modules mentioned below: Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting (Asset Accounting, General Ledger), Product Costing with Material Ledger
- Familiarity with Security roles related to Project Systems and Management Accounting processes
- Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
- Experience developing functional specifications
- Strong system configuration experience
- Relationship management skills
- Negotiation capabilities
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Emotional agility
- A willingness to travel to meet client needs
- Prior consulting industry experience
- SAP Certification/s: C_TS412 SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Project Systems
- Experience with at least three full cycle implementations of your core module
- Additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in this role: Additional SAP Finance certificates, Prior industry experience in accounting department. Experience in leading cross-functional teams
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making