SAP Finance Transformation Lead

Job Title: SAP Finance Transformation Lead

Location: NY/GA

Fulltime

JD

Main areas of responsibility

The primary function of this position is to be responsible for implementing SAP FICO – General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Fixed Assets and Taxation functionality. The Specialist will lead and build the implementation as part of S/4HANA Finance Transformation project ensuring seamless integration with Third-party systems preferably with Kyriba, Open Text VIM and Blackline.

The ideal candidate will have extensive and hands on experience designing, configuring, authoring functional specifications, end to end testing with preferred background in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead the end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4HANA Finance Transformation project.
• Requirement Analysis:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements independently
• Ability to drive Design workshops independently with the client
• Must be able to prepare the Pre-read materials for the design workshops independently
• Must be able to use Mural for the workshops
• Must send out the Meeting Minutes of the Workshop (post each workshop that he/she leads)
• Follow-up on the action items from the workshops
• System Configuration: Configure SAP S/4HANA Finance. Design solutions that maximize out of the box features of the product and minimize customizations. Provide technical guidance to product owners, functional teams, testing teams, compliance and other development team members
• Integration: Ensure smooth integration with SAP modules like General Ledger and Kyriba as the link between SAP and banks for payments and statements.
• Documentation: Must be able to create Functional Design Docs (FDD’s) and Functional Specifications (to address Fit-gaps via RICEFW developments) independently. Ensure industry and technology best practices are followed for development work
• Testing and Validation: Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans to validate system functionality and performance.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring they are proficient in using the new system.
• Post-Go-Live Support: Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting post-implementation to ensure system stability and user satisfaction.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in SAP Finance, with at least 5 years in SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the financial services industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA Finance. Experience with SAP FICO and integration with Kyriba (preferred)
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Certifications: SAP certification in S/4HANA Finance is highly desirable.
• Travel: Be flexible to travel to Client place if needed

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding and knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

Salary Transparency Language

Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is $200000 - $206000/yearly.

This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.