SAP Group Reporting Manager

The opportunity

EY Advisory Services is a fast-moving high-growth area with huge potential. We are seeking a SAP Group Reporting Manager to join our national Technology Consulting practice. The SAP Group Reporting lead will design configure test and deploy Financial Consolidations solutions for clients through SAPs Group Reporting module. The role entails working closely with clients across sectors and industries to modernize their Financial Consolidations processes and systems. The successful candidate has completed at least one full lifecycle implementation of S/4HANA Group Reporting.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the S/4 Group Reporting Consolidation workstream from project initiation through to system go-live.
• Lead design and requirements gathering workshops while overseeing and managing the design and documentation of Group Reporting solutions.
• Lead solution validation and demo sessions with client to ensure the solution aligns with their requirements.
• Perform system configuration master data management and unit testing of solutions compliance with SAP best practices and client specifications.
• Manage Fit-GAP Analysis RICEFW documentation and the development and testing of client-specific enhancements.
• Define the scope for integration testing and user acceptance testing validate end-to-end Group Reporting Consolidation process flows
• Support EY team in developing and enhancing internal assets and client demos to strengthen our SAP practice.
• Support EY leadership in creating sales materials and RFPs
• Foster internal mentor relationships within EY and support development of junior resources.

To qualify for the role you must have:

The candidate must possess a strong grasp of Group Reporting technical configuration including but not limited to:

• At minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing S/4HANA Group Reporting consolidation solution.
• At minimum of 2 complete full project lifecycles in S/4HANA Group Reporting implementation.
• Knowledgeable about the end-to-end consolidation process including familiarity with SAPs Best Practice content for Group Reporting integration with S/4 Core Finance and Reporting tool (SAC AFO etc.) integrations.
• Strong understanding of financial consolidation concepts and Group Reporting terminology with the ability to effectively communicate with business users including:
  • Consolidation Master Data in Group Reporting e.g. Consolidation Versions Financial Statement Items (FSIs) Consolidation Units and Consolidation Groups etc.
  • Data Monitor and Consolidation Monitor tasks Reclassification Rules and Validation Rules Data Collection Methods Inter-Company Matching & Reconciliation (ICMR) Intercompany Eliminations etc.
  • Knowledge of Investment Consolidation (both Rule-based and Activity-based) good grasp of concepts like Direct Share Group Share Goodwill and Non-Controlling Interest.
  • Knowledge of Consolidation Financial Reports e.g. Cash Flow Statements using Reporting Items and Logic Setup.

Skills and attributes for success

• Effectively manage diverse skills and backgrounds and foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication presentation client service and technical writing skills coupled with a strong interest in further developing and integrating enterprise domain knowledge with technology skills.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills to include MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrate characteristics of a forward thinker and self-starter that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge.
• Ability to lead a team of consulting and client professionals on multiple projects.
• Being a leader in our EY SAP practice mentoring our team members through career coaching
• A strong work ethics.

What we look for

Were interested in passionate leaders with a strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the IT Advisory space. If you have a strong passion for helping businesses achieve their IT strategy this role is for you.

What we offer

When you thrive we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond focusing on your physical emotional financial and social well-being:

• $5000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1200/year

Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at how when and where you can work at about our commitment to DE&I at you ready to shape your future with confidence Apply today.

To help create the best experience during the recruitment process please describe any accommodations you may need.

BC & Ontario Region Pay Information (only if role is being published in BC):

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $90000 to $165000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and work location city

Diversity and Inclusion at EY / Inclusiveness at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. Were committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism advancing gender equity and women in leadership advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences abilities backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.