Digital SAP Manager (Finance)

Digital SAP Manager-Finance

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota (hybrid)

MUST HAVE ACTIVE SAP CERTIFICATION

At least 7 years SAP with 3+ years in lead Finance role

US Citizens and Green Card holders ONLY

Summary

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Digital SAP Manager - Finance to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP solutions as part of our Digital Transformation journey. This role is responsible for aligning SAP capabilities with business goals across sales, finance, planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution. The manager will collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, IT, and external partners to deliver scalable, integrated solutions aligned with enterprise digital strategy.

Typically reports to: Director Digital Supply Chain - SAP

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

SAP System Management:

• Own and lead the process design, configuration, build, test, and integration of the SAP Finance value stream.
• Manage integration with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and external systems.
• Oversee system upgrades, patches, and performance tuning.
• Successfully implement SAP on-time and within budget.

Project Leadership:

• Drive SAP Finance workstream and provide thought leadership, best practices, and subject matter expertise.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Production, and Procurement.
• Manage external consultants and vendors as needed.

Business Process Optimization:

• Analyze current financial processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Apply industry leading best practices and detail global standard templates for the implementation and long-term growth.
• Implement best practices in financial reporting, controlling, and compliance.

Manufacturing Finance Operations:

• Manage financial processes related to production costing, inventory management, and fixed asset accounting.
• Collaborate with plant controllers and operations teams to align SAP functionality with shop floor realities.
• Ensure accurate cost center accounting and product costing for manufacturing lines.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary liaison between Finance, Digital, and other business units.
• Collaborate and communicate with business stakeholders, understand business requirements and provide deep SAP S4 Functional expertise.
• Provide training and support to end-users and ensure high adoption of SAP tools.

Compliance & Controls:

• Ensure SAP systems support internal controls and regulatory compliance (e.g., JSOX, IFRS).
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for all SAP Finance processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements

Education Level Description Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Preferred Education Requirements

Education Level Description

7+ years of SAP experience, with at least 3 years in leading SAP Finance GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, and Controlling.

Minimum Experience

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Preferred Experience

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proven track record of leading SAP projects and managing cross-functional teams. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead cross functional digital transformation initiatives. Experience with SAP S/4HANA RISE implementation. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. SAP certification is a plus.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of SAP Fiori, BPC, and Treasury modules. Experience working in multi plant, multi country SAP landscapes. Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project management methodologies. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required; the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned. Navnish kumar Sr. IT Technical Recruiter Stellent IT Phone : View phone number on us.fitly.work Email: navnish @stellentit.com Gtalk: navnish om