to spearhead large-scale, global transformations from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a rare blend of deep technical "hands-on" migration expertise and strategic consulting acumen.
You will be the primary architect of financial data integrity, responsible for defining the migration path--whether
Brownfield, Selective Data Transition (SDT), or Hybrid
--and ensuring that global enterprises transition seamlessly while maintaining 100% audit readiness and business continuity.
Key Responsibilities
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1. Migration Strategy & Execution
Architect Complex Transitions:
Lead the end-to-end financial workstream for ECC to S/4HANA migrations, determining the optimal path (System Conversion, Bluefield/SDT, or Mix-and-Match).
Technical Deep-Dive:
Manage the technical nuances of the
Universal Journal (ACDOCA)
, New Asset Accounting, and the migration of General Ledger, AR, AP, and Banking.
Data Integrity:
Take full ownership of financial data reconciliation between legacy systems and S/4HANA, ensuring zero data loss and flawless audit trails.
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2. Innovation & Automation
AI-Driven Validation:
Implement AI and machine learning frameworks to automate data validation, identify anomalies, and reduce manual effort during the "mock cutover" phases.
Process Acceleration:
Leverage automation tools to streamline the Custom Code remediation and financial closing activities specific to S/4HANA.
Advanced Analytics:
Use analytics to provide real-time visibility into migration risks and data quality metrics for executive stakeholders.
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3. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Business Sign-Off:
Act as the bridge between IT and the Office of the CFO, securing business buy-in for migration strategies and final cutover approvals.
Global Delivery:
Lead multi-functional, offshore/onsite teams, ensuring adherence to global templates while managing localized legal and tax requirements.
Audit & Compliance:
Ensure all migration activities comply with IFRS/GAAP standards and internal control frameworks (SOX).
Required Qualifications
Experience:
12-15+ years in SAP FICO, with at least 3-4 full-cycle S/4HANA Finance migration projects in a Lead capacity.
Migration Depth:
Expert-level knowledge of
SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT)
, SNP Bluefield, or similar Selective Data Transition methodologies.
Technical Skills:
Mastery of Finance Conversion steps, New Asset Accounting, Ledger logic (Parallel/Leading), and Central Finance (cFin).
Strategic Vision:
Proven ability to incorporate
Generative AI or RPA
into the migration lifecycle to mitigate risk and increase speed-to-value.
Education:
CA, CPA, MBA Finance, or equivalent. SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification is highly preferred.
Senior Manager / Director - SAP S/4HANA Finance Migration Lead to drive complex ECC to S/HANA Finance transformations across large, global enterprises.
The role requires deep hands-on expertise in Finance migrations spanning Brownfield (System Conversion), Selective Data Transition (ST / Bluefield), and Mix-and-Match hybrid approaches, with full ownership of financial data integrity, audit readiness, and business sign-off.
* The ideal candidate combines strong SAP FICO migration depth with a forward-looking vision of how Al, automation, and advanced analytics can reduce migration risk, accelerate validation, and improve data quality.
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