Senior Solution Advisor, Finance

We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We’re builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what’s next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. Location: USA South Region (Proximity to an SAP Office Required) What you’ll do As a Senior Solution Advisor specializing in Finance, you will be the customer’s trusted advisor for SAP’s solutions in this area. You will support the entire sales cycle, from opportunity identification to post-sale support, delivering compelling presentations, leading strategic engagements, and collaborating across teams to drive customer success. This role has a specialization around Controlling and Financial Consolidations (Group Reporting) Deal Support Deliver high-impact sales presentations and personalized software demonstrations that articulate SAP’s value and differentiate our solutions. Conduct discovery sessions with prospective customers to understand their unique needs and tailor presentations accordingly. Demonstrate deep knowledge of SAP solutions and relevant industries, backed by customer success stories. Lead complex deals as a Solution Captain, coordinating multiple solution advisory contributors. Support RFx responses and provide limited post‑sale guidance to ensure smooth transitions. Present effectively in both in‑person and virtual formats (e.g., TEAMS, Zoom). Leverage internal support teams (i.e., Expert Solution Advisors, Hubs, Product Management) to maximize sales cycle success. Evaluate account qualification criteria to determine further investment in pursuing opportunities. Collaborate with the team in creating overall themes and competitive differentiation. Conduct dry runs on strategic deals and customer engagements. Transition engagement to implementation partner/services teams effectively. Engage with customers to continue selling the vision of SAP solutions and ensure eagerness for consumption and renewal. Leverage digital assets throughout the customer engagement, including demos, presentations, and other content. Support sales opportunities that require senior executive engagement to support the sales cycle. Prepare Executive summary ‘point of view’ documents that align solution benefits to customer strategic goals. Serve as the voice of the customer and sales liaison to Product Management, Product Development, and Product Strategy. Support Account Executives/Managers and Sales Directors to efficiently drive the sales process. Identify opportunities for expanding usage and obtain customer advocacy. Demand Generation Lead and support sales and marketing events, both on‑site and remote. Facilitate Design Thinking workshops to inspire innovative customer solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to identify whitespace opportunities and expand SAP’s footprint. Build strong relationships with sales teams to promote effective methodologies. Participate in demo system planning, configuration, and testing of new product releases. Serve as a knowledge champion within Hubs, sharing insights and mentoring peers. Conduct internal enablement for sales teams on SAP Finance Solutions. Create powerful visual presentations and winning proposals. What you bring Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree and/or relevant certification (e.g., CPA) preferred. Minimum 10+ years of experience in an accounting or related finance role with an emphasis on consolidations. Deep knowledge of accounting standards and how they are applied including, but not limited to, US GAAP and IFRS. Controlling and financial consolidations leadership experience within a large, multi‑national organization. Hands‑on experience with SAP Business Suite – Financial Management, and business processes. Must be an expert on SAP S4 HANA Finance. Proven record of developing, executing, reviewing, and distributing common Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow Statement) within your organization and externally. Professional experience with large, multi‑national organizations. Experience with SAP Finance and Consolidation products as well as competitive platforms is a must. Viewed as solutions expert across SAP and/or partner communities with a strong network. Strong understanding of Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and hosted services in B2B environments. Familiarity with SAP Cloud Suite Portfolio, RISE and GROW with SAP, and SAP Corporate Strategy. Skills you’ll use Real‑world knowledge of common Finance and Accounting practices, specifically in relation to Consolidation. Experience adopting and extending technology and processes within a Finance team. Ability to collaborate and communicate between system experts, IT resources, and end‑users in relation to SaaS ERP and other Saas solutions. Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and technology innovation trends. Demonstrates a proactive mindset and genuine enthusiasm for continuous learning in evolving technologies. Exceptional presentation and written communication skills. Strong business acumen and customer orientation. Ability to influence, establish trust, and conduct executive‑level conversations. Skilled in storytelling, competitive positioning, and overcoming objections. Demonstrated ability to assess client needs and recommend tailored solutions. Ability to tailor selling approach to unique customer needs and concerns. Proactively takes initiative and consistently strives to exceed performance benchmarks. Creative problem solver with a passion for customer success. Detail‑oriented and adaptable in dynamic environments. Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative mindset. Passion and energy in all customer interactions. Compensation Range Transparency SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step towards demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 194,100 – 411,600 USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc., as determined through this selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAP SE