The SAP S/4HANA R2R Technology Manager will lead the implementation, optimization, and support of our SAP S/4HANA R2R solutions. This role combines technical expertise with financial knowledge to drive digital transformation initiatives and ensure optimal performance of our financial systems, while also managing offshore resources to deliver cost-effective solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Offshore Team
Solution Design
Project Management
Financial Process Optimization
Team Leadership - Technical Leadership
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of SAP S/4HANA R2R modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, and Financial Reporting
- Configure and customize SAP S/4HANA R2R to meet business requirements and optimize financial processes
- Manage system integrations between S/4HANA and other enterprise applications
- Establish clear communication protocols, performance metrics, and quality standards for offshore operations
- Implement effective work allocation strategies considering time zone differences and skill sets
- Facilitate cross-cultural collaboration and resolve communication challenges
- Design financial system solutions that align with business objectives and technology roadmaps
- Create technical specifications and integration patterns for S/4HANA R2R implementations
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption to enhance financial operations
- Develop reusable solution components to accelerate implementation
- Drive SAP S/4HANA R2R implementation projects from requirements gathering to go-live
- Develop project plans, timelines, and resource requirements for system enhancements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business needs
- Manage project budgets and ensure timely delivery of solutions
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes using S/4HANA capabilities
- Implement best practices for financial data management, reporting, and analytics
- Design and implement financial controls within the SAP environment
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
- Manage a blended team of onshore and offshore SAP R2R employees, consultants and developers
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and professional development
- Establish performance metrics and conduct regular evaluations
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across global teams
Requirements:
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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of experience with SAP Finance modules, with at least 3 years specifically with S/4HANA
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and processes
- Experience leading full-cycle SAP implementation projects
- Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA configuration, customization, and integration
- Understanding of financial reporting requirements and regulatory compliance
- Experience with SAP Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud, and other related technologies
- Strategic thinking with ability to align technology solutions to business objectives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively across global teams
- Ability to travel domestically up to 10–15%
Offshore Team:
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- Strong understanding of global delivery models and best practices
- Experience with collaboration tools for distributed teams (JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills with ability to bridge cultural and time zone differences
- Experience developing training materials and knowledge transfer protocols
- Track record of successful delivery using offshore resources
Preferred Qualifications:
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- SAP S/4HANA Finance certification
- Experience with Central Finance, Group Reporting, and Treasury modules
- Knowledge of machine learning and predictive analytics applications in finance
- Experience with agile implementation methodologies
