Finance Project Lead - ERP System (SAP Hana)

Position Summary

This role is critical in driving business alignment, managing stakeholders, and ensuring effective change management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead the finance workstream throughout the SAP S/4HANA implementation lifecycle, including design, testing, go-live, and stabilization.
• Collaborate closely with external SAP consultants to ensure business requirements are accurately translated into system design and configuration.
• Facilitate workshops with key Finance stakeholders to gather requirements and define future-state processes.
• Oversee data migration efforts, including data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation activities.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), track issues, and ensure timely resolution.
• Support change management, training, and communication initiatives to ensure successful adoption by end-users.
• Monitor project deliverables and timelines specific to the finance function, escalating risks or delays as appropriate.
• Provide post-implementation support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA)

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in Finance or Accounting, with at least 3 years of hands-on involvement in ERP projects.
• Prior exposure to SAP S/4HANA (Finance module – FI/CO) implementation, preferably in a project lead or business-facing role is highly preferred.
• Proven experience working with external vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong understanding of finance operations and controls, including General Ledger, AP/AR, Asset Accounting, and Cost/Profit Center Accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and drive alignment across teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.