SAP Finance Strategy Manager

Brussels - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Finance Manager to lead SAP-enabled finance transformation projects. You will help clients optimise financial processes implement SAP S/4HANA finance modules and drive improvements in cash & liquidity management credit risk and the broader financial supply chain. Youll play a central role in forecasting designing delivering and enhancing finance systems while collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring junior consultants.

Lead the implementation configuration and optimisation of SAP Finance modules (e.g. Cash Management Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) Controlling Management Accounting Profitability etc.).
Analyse current-state financial processes of clients identify gaps and inefficiencies propose best practices aligned with SAP standard capabilities.
Design future-state finance processes integrating with other SAP or external modules (e.g. Order-to-Cash Procure-to-Pay General Ledger).
Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to capture requirements map processes and translate into functional specifications.
Oversee testing troubleshooting integration and post-go-live support.
Ensure strong governance throughout projects: manage risks issues change requests and quality of deliverables.
Lead and mentor a team of functional consultants; facilitate knowledge sharing and professional development.
Support business development efforts: contribute to proposals client pitches and shaping go-to-market offerings in SAP Finance.
Stay up to date with SAP innovations (especially around S/4HANA automation AI) and bring those insights into client solution design.

Requirements

Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience in SAP Finance roles including hands-on implementation/configuration of SAP Finance / FSCM / CO / Management Accounting.
Proven track record with SAP S/4HANA financial modules (Cash Management Credit / Collections Controlling Profitability etc.).
Strong understanding of financial processes: liquidity & cash flows credit risk financial supply chain cost controlling profitability margin analysis.
Experience in mapping business requirements into functional SAP designs; strong skills in workshops and functional specification.
Excellent stakeholder management: able to communicate complex ideas clearly to finance leaders CFOs and business stakeholders.
Experience supervising/mentoring teams.
Comfortable working in consulting engagements and delivering high impact often under tight timelines.
Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a strong plus given the bilingual nature of Belgium.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits including flexible working (hybrid) mobility / transport options.
A role at the forefront of SAP finance transformation with exposure to high-profile clients across Belgium and beyond.
Strong learning & development opportunities: SAP certifications internal training and exposure to emerging technologies.
Collaborative culture: work with multidisciplinary teams across finance tax risk and technology.
Opportunities for career progression in a global network.

Required Skills:

Key Requirements: Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience working with SAP Finance (FI/CO modules) with a proven track record in successfully managing SAP implementation and optimization projects for clients. Consultancy Experience: Strong experience in a consultancy environment with the ability to manage multiple client projects deliver high-quality service and maintain excellent client relationships. SAP Expertise: Advanced knowledge of SAP Finance modules (FI/CO) and related functionality. Expertise in configuring customizing and optimizing SAP Finance systems is essential. Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams mentor junior consultants and manage both internal and client-facing relationships effectively. Project Management: Strong project management skills with a solid understanding of agile methodologies and the ability to deliver projects on time and within scope. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and Dutch or French with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Problem-Solving: A strategic thinker who can identify challenges propose solutions and implement changes that drive measurable improvements in financial operations. Certifications: SAP Finance certifications (e.g. SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting) are a plus.

Lead the implementation configuration and optimisation of SAP Finance modules (e.g. Cash Management Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) Controlling Management Accounting Profitability etc.).
Analyse current-state financial processes of clients identify gaps and inefficiencies propose best practices aligned with SAP standard capabilities.
Design future-state finance processes integrating with other SAP or external modules (e.g. Order-to-Cash Procure-to-Pay General Ledger).
Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to capture requirements map processes and translate into functional specifications.
Oversee testing troubleshooting integration and post-go-live support.
Ensure strong governance throughout projects: manage risks issues change requests and quality of deliverables.
Lead and mentor a team of functional consultants; facilitate knowledge sharing and professional development.
Support business development efforts: contribute to proposals client pitches and shaping go-to-market offerings in SAP Finance.
Stay up to date with SAP innovations (especially around S/4HANA automation AI) and bring those insights into client solution design.

Requirements

Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience in SAP Finance roles including hands-on implementation/configuration of SAP Finance / FSCM / CO / Management Accounting.
Proven track record with SAP S/4HANA financial modules (Cash Management Credit / Collections Controlling Profitability etc.).
Strong understanding of financial processes: liquidity & cash flows credit risk financial supply chain cost controlling profitability margin analysis.
Experience in mapping business requirements into functional SAP designs; strong skills in workshops and functional specification.
Excellent stakeholder management: able to communicate complex ideas clearly to finance leaders CFOs and business stakeholders.
Experience supervising/mentoring teams.
Comfortable working in consulting engagements and delivering high impact often under tight timelines.
Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a strong plus given the bilingual nature of Belgium.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits including flexible working (hybrid) mobility / transport options.
A role at the forefront of SAP finance transformation with exposure to high-profile clients across Belgium and beyond.
Strong learning & development opportunities: SAP certifications internal training and exposure to emerging technologies.
Collaborative culture: work with multidisciplinary teams across finance tax risk and technology.
Opportunities for career progression in a global network.

Required Skills: