Head Of SAP Finance Product

About us

Soar is a global fintech startup that specializes in financing and investment. Currently headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Soar is growing throughout the region with a mission to help people achieve their financial goals with innovative financial and property investment solutions and tools through its multi‑purpose platform, designed to offer a simple and seamless user experience.

We are looking for a visionary Head of SAP Finance Product to bridge the gap between financial strategy and technical execution. In this pivotal role, you will not just "manage" our SAP landscape; you will own it as a Product. You will drive the roadmap for our SAP S/4

HANA ecosystem, ensuring it serves as a scalable, automated, and compliant backbone for our rapidly growing Fintech operations in Saudi Arabia.

You will lead a cross‑functional team to deliver high‑velocity financial innovations while ensuring strict adherence to SAMA (Saudi Central Bank) cybersecurity guidelines and ZATCA Phase 2 e‑invoicing integrations.

• Define the Vision:
  Treat the SAP Finance landscape as an internal product, creating a long‑term roadmap that aligns with company goals (e.g., IPO readiness, regional expansion, new product launches).
• Stakeholder Management:
  Act as the primary bridge between Finance, Treasury, and Tech, translating complex business requirements into scalable SAP technical solutions.

• ZATCA Integration:
  Lead the end‑to‑end technical compliance for ZATCA Phase 2 (Integration Phase), ensuring seamless real‑time reporting of e‑invoices.
• Tax & Zakat Automation:
  Configure and maintain automated workflows for VAT, Withholding Tax, and Zakat to ensure zero‑error regulatory reporting.
• SAMA Compliance:
  Ensure all SAP financial data processes meet SAMA’s strict data sovereignty, audit trail, and cybersecurity standards.

• Core Fintech Integration:
  Architect robust APIs and integration layers between SAP S/4
  
  HANA and core Fintech systems (Payment Gateways, Core Banking, Treasury Management).
• S/4
  
  HANA Optimization:
  Oversee the configuration and health of core modules: FI (GL, AP, AR)
• Automation First:
  Drive the adoption of SAP BTP and Fiori to automate reconciliation, bank statement processing, and month‑end closing cycles.

• Leadership:
  Recruit, mentor, and lead a high‑performing team of Functional Consultants, ABAP Developers, and Product Owners.
• Vendor Governance:
  Manage relationships with SAP System Integrators (SIs) and external partners, ensuring delivery quality and cost efficiency.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s/MBA is strongly preferred.
• CMA / CPA / ACCA certification is a strong plus (demonstrating financial acumen).
• SAP
  
  Certifications:
  
  SAP S/4
  
  HANA Finance or SAP Activate Project Manager.

• 10+ Years of total experience in SAP Finance ecosystems.
• 3+ Years in a leadership role (Head of Finance Systems, Product Lead, or Solution Architect).
• KSA Market Expertise:
  Proven track record with ZATCA e‑invoicing, VAT, and SAMA regulations is non‑negotiable.
• Fintech/Banking Exposure:
  Experience integrating SAP with banking interfaces (Host‑to‑Host, SWIFT, SARIE) or high‑volume transaction platforms.

• Technical Depth:
  Hands‑on experience with SAP FICO, ABAP concepts, and Fiori Apps.
• Product Mindset:
  Ability to prioritize features based on business value rather than just technical requirements.
• Language:
  Fluency in English is required;
  Arabic is highly advantageous for regulatory liaison.