Senior Manager - SAP Finance Architect - Utilities - Toronto
Job description:
We are seeking a seasoned SAP Finance Architect with extensive experience in designing and implementing SAP solutions, particularly within the utilities industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA, finance and controlling (FICO), and a good understanding of supply chain management processes.This role involves leading finance transformation projects, providing strategic guidance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality SAP solutions.
Location: Anywhere in Canada
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices.
- Develop integration strategies between SAP Finance and Supply Chain modules.
- Leverage in-depth knowledge of the utilities sector to address industry-specific challenges, such as regulatory compliance, asset management, and financial reporting.
- Provide expertise in designing solutions for complex billing, revenue management, and cost allocation scenarios.
- Lead SAP finance implementation and upgrade projects from initiation to go-live.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify pain points and opportunities for process improvement.
- Act as the primary point of contact for finance-related issues during project execution.
- Configure and customize SAP FICO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), and Controlling (CO).
- Provide oversight on integration with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems.
- Work closely with business analysts, developers, and other architects to deliver cohesive solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior team members to enhance their technical and functional skills.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in SAP finance architecture and implementation.
- Strong background in the utilities industry with a deep understanding of sector-specific processes and regulations.
- Hands-on experience with S/4HANA and knowledge of its finance innovations like Universal Journal and Central Finance.
- Exposure to SAP supply chain management (SCM) and integration with finance processes.
- Proficient in SAP FICO configuration and customization.
- Strong understanding of SAP Activate methodology and Agile project management principles.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex business challenges.
Preferred Skills:
- Certification in SAP S/4HANA Finance or FICO.
- Experience with SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting.
- Knowledge of SAP IS-U (Industry Solutions for Utilities).
- Familiarity with SAP analytics tools, such as SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud).
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:
- Collaborating with teams of creative, fun, and driven colleagues
- Flexible work options enabling time and location-based flexibility
- Company-provided home office equipment
- Virtual collaboration and productivity tools to enable hybrid teams
- Comprehensive benefits program (Health, Welfare, Retirement and Paid time off)
- Other perks and wellness benefits like discount programs, and gym/studio access.
- Paid Parental Leave and coaching, baby welcome gift, and family care/illness days
- Back-up childcare/elder care, childcare discounts, and subsidized virtual tutoring
- Tuition assistance and weekly hot skill development opportunities
- Experiential, high-impact learning series events
- Access to mental health resources and mindfulness programs
- Access to join Capgemini Employee Resource Groups around communities of interest
About Capgemini
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries.With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
The Group reported 2023 global revenues of CA€22.5 billion.
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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.
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