Senior Manager – SAP Finance Lead
- Location: Toronto, ON
- Remote: Hybrid
- Type: Contract
- Job #34505
Our GTA client is seeking a Senior Manager – SAP Finance Lead to oversee large-scale SAP transformation initiatives within the financial services sector for a long term HYBRID engagement. This role is ideal for a senior consultant or manager with deep SAP Finance expertise and proven leadership across full lifecycle implementations in regulated environments. The ideal candidate is a Finance-savvy SAP Project Manager — someone who combines S/4HANA Finance functional understanding, strong client-facing leadership, and enterprise program management discipline to drive transformation outcomes — not just deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage SAP Finance projects within the financial services domain, ensuring delivery quality and adherence to timelines.
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Collaborate with cross-functional business and IT teams to define project scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
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Provide expert guidance on SAP best practices and finance solutions tailored to industry requirements.
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Oversee design, configuration, and integration across core Finance (FI/CO), Treasury, and Group Reporting.
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Mentor and guide delivery teams, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
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Stay current with SAP S/4HANA Finance advancements and industry regulatory changes.
Required Experience & Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, IT, Business Administration, or related discipline (MBA preferred).
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8+ years of SAP delivery experience with a focus on Finance modules (FI, CO, GL, AR/AP, Asset Accounting).
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Strong experience in financial services or banking environments.
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Proven record in leading large-scale SAP implementations and transformations.
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Deep understanding of financial processes, compliance, and reporting requirements.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Familiarity with SAP Finance integration to Treasury and Group Reporting preferred.
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SAP certification is an asset.
Nice to Have
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Experience with SAP S/4HANA (Finance, Treasury, or Group Reporting).
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Exposure to integration with 3rd-party financial systems and regulatory reporting tools.