SAP Finance Systems Manager
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Berkshire, Reading
- Salary
- £65000 - £75000 per annum + + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits
- Posted
- 08 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 05 Nov 2021
- Ref
- JN -062021-2927821
- Contact
- Steve Smith
- Job Title
- Finance Manager
- Category
- Energy / Utilities
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our high-profile Energy & Utilities client based near Reading is looking to recruit a qualified SAP Finance Systems Manager who will take responsibility for ensuring their financial systems (SAP-based estate) continue to meet business requirements. The role will project manage and partner with the business to deliver a variety of system enhancements.
Client Details
Our high-profile Energy & Utilities client based near Reading is looking to recruit a qualified SAP Finance Systems Manager who will take responsibility for ensuring their financial systems (SAP-based estate) continue to meet business requirements. The role will project manage and partner with the business to deliver a variety of system enhancements.
Description
The SAP Finance Systems Manager will take a lead role in overseeing a number of system enhancements including an SAP upgrade from ECC to S/4Hana.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Training, coaching, and managing a small team of Systems Accountants
- Project managing and partnering with the business to support delivery on a range of system fixes, replacements, enhancements, and upgrades
- Ensuring financial systems (SAP-based estate) meets business requirements
- Identify, recommend and implement solutions to automate and enhance systems and processes
- Identify system risk issues, ensuring managed & mitigation plans are in place and communicated
- Building strong relationships across the business and with external IT contacts
- Providing technical guidance and training to users
- Flexible attitude and ability to rise to new challenges
- Managing master data, system access and day to day central operational processes
Profile
We welcome applications from candidates with the following:
- Past experience as a Finance Systems Manager or equivalent role (e. Systems Accountant)
- Strong SAP knowledge and experience (HFM and S/4Hana migration/implementation experience is preferred but not required)
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Business partnering skills in addition to strong written & verbal communication skills
- ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualification
Job Offer
Flexible working (including working from home at least 3 days per week if desired), a highly competitive basic salary, contributory pension, 26 days holiday and an extensive range of additional employee benefits will be on offer for the successful applicant.