SAP Finance - Tech Consulting - Product Costing - Manager - Location OPEN

EY is a global leader in assurance, consulting, tax, and strategy services, aiming to build a better working world. The Technology Business Analyst Manager role focuses on bridging business needs with technical solutions, ensuring system architecture aligns with business objectives while overseeing project delivery and client engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the translation of business requirements into technical specifications
• Evaluate and ensure alignment of technology solutions with business objectives
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in processes and solutions
• Lead and deliver quality SAP projects or workstreams. 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
• Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills in developing solutions for complex problems
• Modify policies and establish procedures within the scope of work
• Exercise sound judgment in selecting methods and criteria for obtaining results
• Possess a functional understanding of system development lifecycle and technology business architecture frameworks

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree
• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience working with SAP Controlling with focus on Product Costing with exposure to costing of different Production Strategies such as Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order
• In-depth knowledge of Overhead Cost Accounting, Integrated Financial Planning, Margin Analysis, Universal Allocations, proficiency in integration points with other modules affecting Product Costing results (Material Management, Production Planning, Financial Accounting)
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Experience managing an SAP project or workstream and project-based team members
• Experience with hybrid onshore / offshore delivery model is desirable
• Deep knowledge of cost accounting process with ability to understand, communicate, and deliver complex reporting requirements specific to the client
• Knowledge of Product Costing leading practices, peer company environments and prior advisory experience relevant to specific finance and technology functions including but not limited to: Detailed knowledge of Costing Variants and Results Analysis configuration Strong knowledge of Material Ledger functionalities Knowledge of Product Costing typical requirements in other countries
• Proficiency in Cost Center planning in S/4 and ECC Deep knowledge of available standard tools for building reports Understanding of Parallel Ledgers and Parallel valuation functionalities and integration with Controlling
• Familiarity with Security roles related to Management Accounting processes
• Proficiency with one or more S4HANA SAP FICO, PP or MM modules
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
• Experience developing functional specifications
• Strong system configuration experience
• Relationship management skills
• Negotiation capabilities
• Critical thinking aptitude
• Emotional agility
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 80%
• Prior consulting industry experience
• SAP Certification/s P_S4FIN SAP Certified Professional - Financials in SAP S/4HANA for SAP ERP Finance Experts
• Experience with at least three full cycle implementation of your core module
• Additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in this role Additional SAP Finance certificates
• Prior industry experience in accounting department
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making