SAP Core Finance - Financial Services - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN

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 Senior 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 Senior in our SAP Financial Services practice, you will play a crucial role in aligning business needs with technical solutions. You should have prior experience with SAP ERP applications, particularly in Financial Accounting and Controlling (FICO), along with a foundational understanding of key Finance and Accounting functions (eg., Record-to-Report, Source-to-Pay).

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the execution of comprehensive transformation programs, from strategy formulation to operational implementation
• Supporting Finance business teams in reimagining their target state through modern technology capabilities
• Designing Finance operating models and introducing innovative finance processes digital capabilities, focusing on SAP General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank Accounting, Finance Master Data Management, and Allocations
• Collaborating with key business stakeholders to documenting business requirements and performing FIT-GAP analyses
• Supporting the project team in the development high-level solution design
• Configuring SAP-enabled solutions and completing relevant design and configuration tasks
• Testing solutions and supporting the defect break-fix cycle
• Consistently delivering high-quality client services, monitoring progress, managing risks, and keeping key stakeholders informed of progress and anticipated outcomes
• Collaborating with international teams on multi-disciplinary global business transformations

Skills and attributes for success

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

• Experience working independently with some guidance and coaching from senior team members
• A proven track record of complex problem-solving and comfort with ambiguity
• Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to connect with customers
• Proficiency in understanding and articulating complex challenges while identifying potential solutions
• Capability to guide and develop junior team members

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree
• Over 3 years of hands-on end-to-end SAP Core Finance (FICO modules) implementation experience
• At least 2 years of implementation experience in SAP S/4HANA, covering a minimum of two SAP FICO modules
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a financial services company or comparable industry experience
• A basic understanding of core finance processes (e.g., Record to Report, Source to Pay, Acquire to Retire) and standard components of the Finance Technology Architecture (e.g., data warehouse, subledgers, general ledger, reporting tools)
• Knowledge of digitalization in financial processes and familiarity with 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 certification(s)
• Strong knowledge of core finance processes and finance architecture components
• Experience in process design and mapping
• Experience in requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, and solution design
• Exposure to data modelling and reporting engagements
• A post-graduate or graduate degree in computer science, engineering, accounting, finance or a related field

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.