Senior System Lead, Regional SAP Key User, Finance Transformation

Finance Transformation & Process Ownership

• Act as regional process owner for SAP Finance-related processes (e.g., Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Asset Accounting, Controlling).

• Lead and support finance transformation initiatives, including system rollouts, upgrades, and process harmonization.

• Drive standardization and best-practice adoption across regional entities in line with global finance templates.

• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and risks design and implement sustainable solutions.

SAP System Leadership (Regional Key User)

• Serve as the primary regional SAP Finance key user and subject matter expert.

• Translate business and finance requirements into clear functional specifications for IT and external partners.

• Support SAP configuration decisions by providing business impact analysis and regional insights.

• Coordinate and execute system testing (UAT), defect resolution, and regression testing for finance-related changes.

• Ensure data accuracy, system controls, and compliance within SAP.

Stakeholder & Change Management

• Act as the main point of contact between regional finance teams, global process owners, IT, and external vendors.

• Lead change management activities, including communication, training, and user enablement.

• Build strong relationships with senior finance leaders and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in.

• Support end users during hypercare periods and ongoing operations.

Reporting, Controls & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure financial reporting requirements are met accurately and on time through SAP.

• Support internal and external audit requirements related to systems and processes.

• Monitor system performance and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.

• Stay current on SAP Finance innovations and proactively propose enhancements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in finance, finance systems, or SAP Finance-related roles.

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP Finance modules (e.g., FI, CO, AA S/4HANA experience preferred).

• Proven experience supporting or leading finance transformation or ERP implementation projects.

• Solid understanding of end-to-end finance processes and internal controls.

• Experience working in a regional or multi-country environment.