SAP Finance Lead/Architect

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

SAP

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career within SAP Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients maximise the value of their SAP investment with offerings that address sales, finance, supply chain, engineering, and human capital. We provide comprehensive consulting, system integration and implementation services across multiple SAP applications, products and technologies. Simply put, we focus on delivering business led, technology enabled change for our clients including industry specific enterprise resource planning and the latest in mobile, analytics and cloud solutions.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As an SAP Senior Finance Consultant, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop strategic client relationships while providing high quality work across multiple client projects as a functional finance solution architect
• Oversee functional teams to drive solution design and implementation of SAP FICO
• Contribute to development of goals, objectives and focus areas for practice staff, and engage the SAP team through business development and proposal opportunities
• Proven leader with in-depth knowledge of Finance and Controlling business functions and SAP functionality to drive development of client offerings and end-to-end transformation projects
• Build solid and collaborative relationships with team members, foster a productive team environment
• Responsible for solution strategy and project delivery as a SAP Solution Lead
• Lead client, PwC and technology partner teams to plan, manage and deliver high quality engagements
• Develop solutions based on common issues facing clients who provide products and services (e.g., aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer and retail, energy, industrial products, technology or utilities)
• Identify and address client needs: developing and sustaining deep client relationships using networking, negotiation and persuasion skills to identify and sell potential new service opportunities; preparing and presenting complex written and verbal materials; and defining resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collection
• Contribute to teams to generate a vision, establish direction and motivate members, create an atmosphere of trust, leverage diverse views, coach staff, and encourage improvement and innovation

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Strong prior experience in managing strategic client relationships while providing high quality work across multiple client projects
• Strong prior experience in leading implementation of SAP FICO in the following required functional areas: Financial Accounting: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Fixed Assets, Treasury / Controlling: Overhead Management, Project Accounting, Product Costing, Margin Analysis / Integration with other SAP modules: Procurement, Sales, Production, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management etc...
• Beneficial: Group Reporting and Consolidation, Financial Planning and Analysis
• Previous experience in leading a functional team of consultants through all phases of an implementation project
• Proven experience in ability to integrate complex and divergent requirements into a simple, intuitive, and successful SAP solution design
• Proven experience in developing solution architecture leveraging SAP technologies to enable clients’ business processes
• Deep understanding of procurement and supply chain business functions and expertise working in different industries (eg CPG, Manufacturing, Retail)
• Proven track record of successfully delivering SAP application solutions with at least four end to end SAP FICO implementation project on premise and Cloud edition
• An interest in deepening your cross functional business acumen, technical knowledge, particularly with SAP’s newer cloud technologies, and upskilling for a digital world and technology trends
• When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French is required. Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

The most connected firm through activity based working

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it’s done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work, whether it’s in the office or at a client site. This means we expect you to be in-person (either with clients or in the office) at least half of your time. We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.