SAP - Financial Services - Manager - Technology Consulting - Location OPEN
Job description
Our Financial Services ("FSO") teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!
The opportunity
We are seeking a forward-thinking SAP Manager Consultant to join our Technology Consulting team. Collaborating with external clients and internal teams, you will use your strong proficiency in SAP technology to help clients achieve improved outcomes and lasting results. Harnessing our expertise in tax, assurance, transaction and risk, and by utilizing your capabilities to implement SAP, you will pave the way for innovative solutions.
Your key responsibilities
As a Manager in our SAP Financial Services practice, you are expected to be able to lead and manage a S4 Group Reporting consolidations workstream team through an SAP implementation cycle. You will be a key resource in the delivery of the SAP system and business integration, including interfacing with key client stakeholders. You will be entrusted to deliver cohesive, comprehensive deliverables on-time and on-budget to the utmost satisfaction of our clients.
Client-facing responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and objectives, providing expert guidance on S4/HANA Group Reporting capabilities.
- Workshops Support: Lead/facilitate design and requirement gathering workshops to elicit detailed functional and technical requirements.
- Technical Design: Oversee and manage the design and documentation of Group Reporting solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and client specifications. Manage Fit-GAP Analysis, RICEFW documentation, and build/test of client-specific development.
- Development & Unit Testing: Manage technical teams to support build and configuration of the Group Reporting module, conducting unit testing to ensure functionality meets requirements.
- Integration Testing: Set scope and priorities for integration testing phases to validate end-to-end process flows and ensure seamless interactions between Group Reporting and other SAP modules.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Support: Set scope and priorities for UAT, helping clients validate the system against their requirements and address any issues that arise.
- Deployment & Go-Live Support: Manage and oversee the deployment of Group Reporting solutions, ensuring successful implementation and transition to operational status.
EY internal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- EY Business Development: Support EY leadership in development of sales materials and support of sales proposals to continue to grow EYs SAP practice
- EY Practice Development: Support EY teams to build-out and enhance internal assets and demos to better grow our SAP practice
- EY Team Development: Establish inter-EY relationships to support the development of junior resources - Staffs and Seniors, to grow the next generation of SAP technology professionals
Skills and attributes for success
A Group Reporting Senior Consultant will support the delivery of the Consolidation workstreams across our engagements with Financial Services clients. Skillsets which will best enable success in this role include:
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement. Capability to present technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Proficient in problem-solving and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Teaming: Collaborative mindset, valuing teamwork and input from others to achieve common goals.
- Client-focused: Strong commitment to client satisfaction, with a focus on delivering value and building relationships.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of S/4HANA Core Finance (FICO modules) and/or Group Reporting experience
- 4+ year(s) of S/4HANA implementation experience of S4 Group Reporting consolidations
- 2+ full project lifecycles in S4 Group Reporting resulting in successful implementation of the solution for the organization
- Proven experience in requirement gathering, technical design/build, and system testing of S/4 Group Reporting for consolidations
- A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%
Ideally, you’ll also have
- SAP certification(s) in S/4HANA and S4 Group Reporting for Consolidations
- Proven project implementation experience with both Activity-Based COI and Rules-Based COI
- Hands-on experience in implementing custom enhancements (RICEFW) to optimize standard Group Reporting processes and capabilities
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience within the Financial Services sector, specifically in Banking or Insurance
- Knowledge of upstream and downstream modules related to S4 General Ledger, along with proficiency in reporting solutions such as SAC and Analysis for Office
- Extensive experience in requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, and solution design during S/4HANA Group Reporting implementations
- A graduate or post-graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
- Experience in quality assurance activities, including conducting quality reviews and providing constructive feedback on documentation
What we look for
- Strong teamwork, work ethic, commitment to continuous improvement and a relentless commitment to EY values.
- 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.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago