SAP - EPM - Technical Specialist - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN

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Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to leverage SAP technology to improve their operations. This is rooted in EY’s SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and SuccessFactors) that are focused on helping clients improve performance and increase productivity. ​

The opportunity

We are seeking a forward-thinking SAP professional to join our Technical 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.

As a Senior in Technology Business Analysis, you will be instrumental in connecting business needs with technical solutions. You will play a pivotal role in evaluating business models, eliciting requirements, and ensuring the technical teams deliver solutions that are in perfect harmony with business objectives.

Your key responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering top-notch business analysis and system configuration. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Assisting with the execution of comprehensive transformation programs, ranging from strategy formulation to operational implementation
• Shaping the design of Finance operating models, introducing finance processes, and cutting-edge digital finance capabilities – with a focus on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Ensuring successful project outcomes using state-of-the-art project management methodologies
• Delivering expert product training sessions and presenting product demonstrations to clients
• Guiding the finance organization, particularly FP&A areas, on the digitization of finance processes - overseeing strategy development, concept formulation, process design, optimization, and implementation
• Overseeing software evaluation and implementation within the EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) practice and advising on replacement strategies for outdated legacy solutions
• Illustrating the impact of digitalization on Finance and FP&A function, and demonstrating how digital technologies can extract long-term value
• Collaborating with international teams on multi-disciplinary global business transformations
• Leveraging knowledge acquired through daily consulting practices to consistently refine our consulting methodologies, and contributing to the publication of professional articles and conference presentations
• Consistently delivering high-quality client services, monitoring progress, managing risks and keeping key stakeholders abreast of progress and anticipated outcomes
• Translating complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications
• Configuring and implementing solutions that align with business needs
• Identifying opportunities for service expansion and contributing to sales through RFP responses
• Expect to travel regularly and lead project streams while actively engaging with clients.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you should be action-oriented and adept at delivering processes, solutions, and projects. Your influence will extend beyond project delivery, impacting sales and service offerings. Key skills include:

• Initiating the requirement gathering, begin architecting solutions, blueprinting, testing, completing 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. 
• Analytical prowess and decision-making based on a broad understanding of policies
• Ability to guide and develop junior team members
• Proven track record of complex problem-solving and relationship management

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's degree
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience
• 2 years of experience in consulting within FP&A, EPM (Enterprise Performance Management)/CPM (Corporate Performance Management), financial consolidations
• Strong communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Experience in one or more of the following EPM/CPM solutions: SAP SAC/BPC/Group Reporting
• Experience with solution architecture, data modelling and implementation of EPM/CPM
• An understanding of digitalization in financial processes and current leading tools and enablers
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%

Ideally, you’ll also have

• SAP Analytics certification
• Experience in at least two full-cycle core module implementations
• Hands on technical experience in configuring SAP Analytics solutions, including data modeling, script logic/data actions, complex forms/reports (such as BW BEX queries and SAC stories), and other relevant objects
• Working knowledge of connecting data models to various data sources, including S/4 HANA, BW/Datasphere, Snowflake and others

What we look for

We seek individuals who demonstrate leadership, the ability to work independently, and a passion for making an impact. Top performers in our team are those who show a relentless drive for excellence, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to navigate complex challenges with innovative solutions.

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• 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.