SAP - Finance - Senior Manager - Consulting

SAP – Finance – Senior Manager – Consulting – Location OPEN

Location:

Chicago (Other locations: anywhere in country)

Requisition

Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to leverage SAP technology to improve their operations, rooted in EY’s SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and Success Factors).

We innovate with SAP to co‑create more innovative answers, drawing on our integrated competencies in tax, assurance, transactions and risk. On your typical engagement, you will work with key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities. You will initiate requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete workflow and documentation, and the functional design of the solution. Liaise with stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non‑SAP systems.

• Manage and oversee complex processes and projects, ensuring quality and managing risk.
• Accountable for budget management, delivery, and performance of projects aimed at meeting specific objectives.
• Foster and manage client relationships, contributing to business growth through revenue generation and commercial relationship management.
• Provide thought leadership, expert insights and tackle complex problems with best practice knowledge.
• Identify sales and new opportunities.
• Participate in client engagements from planning to execution and closure.
• Manage engagement economics with a focus on chargeability and revenue generation.

• Demonstrate in‑depth technical capabilities and possess strong business acumen.
• Assimilate new knowledge quickly.
• Lead and deliver quality SAP projects or work streams.
• Consistently deliver quality client services, monitor progress, manage risk, and keep key stakeholders informed.
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
• Select appropriate methods and techniques to achieve results.
• Recommend policy changes and establish procedures.
• Exercise significant latitude in setting objectives and determining approaches to assignments.

• A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in SAP.
• At least 3 years of experience working with one or more SAP modules.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Experience managing an SAP project or workstream and project‑based team members.
• Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior advisory experience relevant to industry‑specific finance and technology functions.
• Ability to research client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies.
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs.

• Prior consulting industry experience.
• SAP certification(s).
• Experience with at least one full‑cycle implementation of your core module.

We seek top performers who demonstrate analytical prowess, creative problem‑solving, strategic thinking, and a passion for innovation to deliver exceptional results.

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off options. Base salary ranges for the US vary by location.
• Hybrid work model with 40–60% of time in person for external, client‑serving roles.
• Flexible vacation policy allowing employees to determine vacation time based on personal circumstances.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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