Associate Director - (Makati, hybrid)
- Makati City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation programs across diverse industries.
- Define finance strategy, solution architecture, and delivery roadmaps aligned with Powered Enterprise methodologies.
- Provide thought leadership on RISE with SAP, GROW with SAP, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
- Collaborate with C-level executives to shape digital finance transformation journeys.
- Drive pre-sales, solutioning, and proposal development for strategic SAP opportunities.
- Manage large, cross-functional delivery teams across regions, ensuring excellence in execution.
- Facilitate executive workshops, blueprinting sessions, and design authority reviews.
- Lead the creation of TO-BE process designs, functional specs, and integration strategies.
- Coordinate with other SAP modules (MM, SD, PP, SuccessFactors) for cohesive solution delivery.
- Champion innovation through SAP Analytics Cloud, Group Reporting, and Central Finance.
- Mentor and develop consultants, promoting continuous learning and performance excellence.
- At least 13 years of experience in SAP FI/CO, including at least 4 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations.
- Proven expertise in Finance Transformation and large-scale SAP program delivery.
- Deep knowledge of:
- General Ledger (New GL), AP/AR, Asset & Bank Accounting
- Controlling (Cost Center, Profit Center, Internal Orders, CO-PA)
- Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and Group Reporting
- Experience with SAP Central Finance, SAP BTP, and cloud deployment models.
- Strong grasp of SAP Activate, agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification
- Experience in Life Sciences, Consumer Products, or Financial Services sectors
- Familiarity with ESG reporting, global tax compliance, and regulatory frameworks
- Understanding of AI/ML applications in finance, predictive analytics, and automation
- At least a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration
- Willing to work in Legazpi Village, Makati City
- Amenable to be on a morning/early morning shift but flexibility is expected. No night shift.
- Willing to work onsite thrice a week
- Can start no later than October 31, 2025