Consulting, Finance Function SAP ERP - Senior Manager (Riyadh)

Requirements

• Arabic Speaking Mandatory
• Expertise in and experience of implementing SAP S4H Simple Finance and/or SAP FICO and integration knowledge of SAP FICO with EALM, PS, MM, REFx, RAR Integrated Planning, and Other Modules is mandatory
• Experience in conducting Finance Function assessments and opportunity funneling for pilots
• Experience in providing process expertise for implementation in end-to-end processes (Order to Cash, Record to Report, Procure to Pay) covering design and implementation
• Experience in designing operating models, governance and communication frameworks within Finance Function
• Good understanding of change management and coaching needs to adopt in client environments
• Experience with implementation and/or implementation supervision of full life cycle of the SAP ERP system
• Proven Track Record in Sales of Professional Services of US$ 1.5 million – 2.5 million annually
• Proven track record in Revenue Under Management (implementation oversight and control) of US$ 1.5 million

Preferred skills

• You will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. You will be able to manage multiple work-streams in parallel and full projects, whilst demonstrating strong leadership skills to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders and manage a high-performing team.
• Knowledge and experience of at least 2 sectors among Public Sector, Telecoms, Industrial Products, Financial Services Oil-Gas and Utilities sector is required.
• Interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through coaching and mentoring, as well as proactive knowledge sharing.
• Experience of driving and reporting on progress of large transformation projects.
• Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proven IT skills in the following programs Microsoft Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project requirement dictate.

Minimum years experience required

• 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 5 years must be with an external consulting focus on finance transformation and broader finance consulting. Big 4 experience is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Information Technology, Finance, Accounting and a professional certification like ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA or CMA; OR
• MBA or Masters in Finance, with or without professional certification