SAP Finance Tech Lead

A large retail chain based in Cape Town.

LOCATION: Cape Town

WORKING MODEL: Hybrid

JOB OVERVIEW: The client is seeking a SAP Finance Tech Lead to lead their SAP team. The ideal candidate should have 5 - 8 years of experience in managing and developing a technical team of SAP specialists to maintain and expand their SAP environment. Strong leadership skills are crucial for success in this role.

The client has successfully implemented the following: SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP Solution Manager on BTP, SAP Integrator and Datasphere.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Responsibilities:

• SAP S/4HANA Finance IT Manager.
• Lead, develop, and expand the SAP team, including managing outsourced resources.
• Oversee the implementation of relevant procedures, policies, and guidelines, ensuring compliance with statutory and legislative requirements.
• Act as the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Officer for SAP Soterion.
• Manage business needs assessments, recruitment, and capability building to deliver cost-effective and efficient services.
• Develop and maintain sustainable contractual agreements with third-party providers.
• Collaborate with various business units, internal teams, and external technology suppliers.
• Ensure the right technology solutions are delivered, coordinating with service providers, third parties, and project resources.
• Establish and maintain a baseline for the service catalogue.
• Identify and escalate potential issues or risks to appropriate stakeholders, taking steps to mitigate or resolve them.
• Ensure SLAs are consistently met.
• Implement secure and consistent governance frameworks.
• Oversee successful upgrades and system improvements.
• Leverage necessary connections to ensure timely and effective delivery.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking with a critical approach.
• Focus on achieving results.
• Exceptional communication abilities.
• Ability to handle stress effectively.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of fostering a trustworthy environment.
• Dedicated to providing outstanding customer service.
• Committed to delivering top-quality work.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Proven experience as a SAP Finance Tech Lead.
• Sound SAP S/4HANA functional and technical knowledge.
• Vast connections in the South African SAP environment.

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

• Relevant SAP Finance experience is preferred.

**Please note:** If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.