Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced SAP Finance Lead to oversee a U.S. rollout project for a French multinational client. The role involves leading the finance team in designing, implementing, and optimizing SAP Finance modules, ensuring seamless integration with global processes and compliance with local regulations.
Native English is preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the SAP Finance module implementation, including FI, CO, and related functionalities.
- Collaborate with the global team to adapt and localize processes for the U.S. market.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and statutory requirements.
- Provide expertise in financial planning, controlling, and reporting workflows.
- Facilitate workshops, gather business requirements, and translate them into system configurations.
- Manage integration points with other SAP modules, including SD, MM, and HR.
- Train and support end-users, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the French global team and the U.S. stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of SAP Finance (FI/CO) implementation experience, including leadership roles.
- Proven experience in multinational rollout projects.
- Strong understanding of U.S. financial regulations and French accounting principles.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English; French language proficiency is a plus.( NOT MANDATORY)
- Experience working with hybrid (on-site and remote) teams.
Travel:
- Some domestic and international travel may be required.
Duration:
- Initial contract for [16 months], with potential extensions based on project phases.