SAP - Finance Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN (San Francisco)

Location: Anywhere in Country

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SAP Finance Senior Consulting Location OPEN

The opportunity

EY's Agile Business Transformation enabled by SAP technology can help organizations address challenges in the digital era. Our EY SAP collaborative approach focuses on more than technology alone. We take a comprehensive, business-first view to address strategy, customer value, user experiences, processes, technology and operational impacts in tandem. is rooted in EY's SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and SuccessFactors) that are focused on helping clients improve performance and increase productivity.

As a Senior in Technology Analysis, you will be instrumental in connecting business needs with technical solutions. You will play a pivotal role in evaluating business models, eliciting requirements, and ensuring the technical teams deliver solutions that are in perfect harmony with business objectives.

Your key responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering top-notch business analysis and system configuration. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Translating complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications

• Configuring and implementing solutions that align with business needs

• Lead project streams while actively engaging with clients

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you should be action-oriented and adept at delivering processes, solutions, and projects. Your influence will extend beyond project delivery, impacting sales and service offerings. Key skills include:

• On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities. You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.

• Analytical prowess and decision-making based on a broad understanding of policies

• Ability to guide and develop junior team members

• Proven track record of complex problem-solving and relationship management

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelors degree

• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience working with SAP ERP based systems. At least one full implementation cycle focusing on SAP Accounts Payable, Account Receivable, GL, and/or other accounting/finance related modules is a must

• Working knowledge of SAP FICO applications

• Prior System Configuration experience with SAP Accounts Payable including invoice processing, payments and month-end processes

• Knowledge of SAP accounting and finance functionality and reporting capabilities

• Experience communicating functional requirements to development resources through functional specifications

• Proficiency in relevant configurations to provision Automatic Payment Program for different Payment Methods

• Understanding of integration with SAP SD, GL, and AP Payment Program and/or in-depth understanding of invoicing process including EDI, ERS & OCR

• Experience collaborating with clients to gather and analyze business requirements

• Experience in executing system testing and validation requirements

• Good exposure in drafting documentation related to workshop decks, business blueprints, configuration document, test scripts & functional specifications

• Understanding of cross-functional integration of accounting and finance processes with other SAP modules (e.g., Procurement, Transportation Management, Sales, Treasury, etc.)

• Conceptual understanding of Withholding Tax w.r.t Vendors

• Building and managing relationships

• Complex problem-solving

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills

• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies

• A willingness to travel to meet client needs

Ideally, youll also have

• Prior consulting industry experience or deep functional experience

• Prior System Configuration experience with SAP AR module including, customer Business Partner master data definition, down-payment and invoice processing, manual and automatic cash application, dunning, and customer correspondence. Knowledge of lockbox processing logic and bank statement configuration

• System configuration experience in SAP Accounts Payable including Business Partner Vendor, Customer Vendor Integration, Bank Account Management, Payment Medium Workbench, DMEEX, Bank Integration & Payment Methods

• SAP Certification/s preferred:

• C TS4FI 2023 SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Financial Accounting

• C TS4FI 2023 SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Financial Accounting

• Experience with at least one full cycle implementation of your core module

• Additional qualifications that complement the role

• Additional SAP Finance certifications

• Prior industry experience in Accounts Payable/Sourcing department

• A proactive approach to professional development

• The ability to adapt to diverse environments and cultures

What we look for We seek individuals who demonstrate leadership, the ability to work independently, and a passion for making an impact. Top performers in our team are those who show a relentless drive for excellence, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to navigate complex challenges with innovative solutions.

What we offer you

At EY, well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. Well empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $102,500 to $187,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $122,900 to $213,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

• Under our flexible vacation policy, youll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. Youll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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