Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Finance Manager to lead SAP-enabled finance transformation projects. You will help clients optimise financial processes, implement SAP S/4HANA finance modules, and drive improvements in cash & liquidity management, credit risk, and the broader financial supply chain. You’ll play a central role in forecasting, designing, delivering, and enhancing finance systems, while collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring junior consultants.
* Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of SAP Finance modules (e.g. Cash Management, Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM), Controlling, Management Accounting, Profitability, etc.).
* Analyse current-state financial processes of clients, identify gaps and inefficiencies, propose best practices aligned with SAP standard capabilities.
* Design future-state finance processes, integrating with other SAP or external modules (e.g. Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, General Ledger).
* Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to capture requirements, map processes, and translate into functional specifications.
* Oversee testing, troubleshooting, integration, and post-go-live support.
* Ensure strong governance throughout projects: manage risks, issues, change requests, and quality of deliverables.
* Lead and mentor a team of functional consultants; facilitate knowledge sharing and professional development.
* Support business development efforts: contribute to proposals, client pitches, and shaping go-to-market offerings in SAP Finance.
* Stay up to date with SAP innovations (especially around S/4HANA, automation, AI) and bring those insights into client solution design.
Requirements
* Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience in SAP Finance roles, including hands-on implementation/configuration of SAP Finance / FSCM / CO / Management Accounting.
* Proven track record with SAP S/4HANA financial modules (Cash Management, Credit / Collections, Controlling, Profitability etc.).
* Strong understanding of financial processes: liquidity & cash flows, credit risk, financial supply chain, cost controlling, profitability margin analysis.
* Experience in mapping business requirements into functional SAP designs; strong skills in workshops and functional specification.
* Excellent stakeholder management: able to communicate complex ideas clearly to finance leaders, CFOs, and business stakeholders.
* Experience supervising/mentoring teams.
* Comfortable working in consulting engagements and delivering high impact, often under tight timelines.
* Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a strong plus given the bilingual nature of Belgium.
Benefits
* Competitive salary & benefits, including flexible working (hybrid), mobility / transport options.
* A role at the forefront of SAP finance transformation, with exposure to high-profile clients across Belgium and beyond.
* Strong learning & development opportunities: SAP certifications, internal training, and exposure to emerging technologies.
* Collaborative culture: work with multidisciplinary teams across finance, tax, risk, and technology.
* Opportunities for career progression in a global network.
Requirements
Key Requirements: Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with SAP Finance (FI/CO modules), with a proven track record in successfully managing SAP implementation and optimization projects for clients. Consultancy Experience: Strong experience in a consultancy environment, with the ability to manage multiple client projects, deliver high-quality service, and maintain excellent client relationships. SAP Expertise: Advanced knowledge of SAP Finance modules (FI/CO) and related functionality. Expertise in configuring, customizing, and optimizing SAP Finance systems is essential. Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior consultants, and manage both internal and client-facing relationships effectively. Project Management: Strong project management skills, with a solid understanding of agile methodologies and the ability to deliver projects on time and within scope. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and Dutch or French, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Problem-Solving: A strategic thinker who can identify challenges, propose solutions, and implement changes that drive measurable improvements in financial operations. Certifications: SAP Finance certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting) are a plus.