Job Description
We Are:
Accenture’s SAP practice, and we live to see how this can transform the way we live and work. We are the industry-leader for building SAP solutions and we’re curious and always learning. We’re building the smartest team on the planet, and helping our people gain new skills, training, and experience.
Additionally, The Consumer Goods & Services industry is going through remarkable levels of transformation as they are developing new digital sales channels, analytics capabilities to understand customer needs, and transforming internal operations for efficiencies.
SAP technologies power these organizations with modern cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions, and Accenture is the undisputed market leader in this industry. We are continuously expanding our SAP team with advisory skills to continue to drive transformation at scale for our clients.
You are:
You have a passion for storytelling and for originating, selling and delivering SAP-based Finance Transformation projects that make a positive impact in your clients’ business? Are you inspired by working with the best companies in their industries? Want a role that provides you with a sense of purpose and satisfaction? Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Finance solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world.
Thrive in our highly collaborative, digitally-driven and innovation-led environment. Nurture your talent for thoughtful and game changing solutions in our inclusive culture that values diversity of ideas, experiences and backgrounds.
You are a confident leader who spots and stays ahead of the SAP platform, industry and Finance trends and knows how to translate client goals into clear and actionable outcomes that everyone can get behind. You know how to fully utilize the capabilities of various SAP platforms to drive business value, transform end-to-end functions and drive leading practices for your clients in markets all over the globe. The more complex their challenges, the more excited you are about leading the charge to solve them.
The Work:
Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to:
- Use your Consumer Goods industry knowledge and technical expertise to decipher clients’ SAP transformation needs.
- Lead teams of consultants to advise clients on using SAP to build state-of-the-art SAP Consumer Goods Industry cloud solutions, leading sales pursuits and opportunity development of solutions powered by SAP tools such as SAP S/4.
- Lead delivery of stand-out SAP Consumer Goods Industry cloud solutions that meet your clients’ unique needs and position them for long-term success.
- Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future).
- Lead customers in defining their SAP journey through the development of business cases & roadmaps including during sales origination, proposal development and client presentations.
- Architect e2e Finance solutions that leverage SAP technologies, custom apps, & add on partner solutions.
- Advise, design and deliver Finance solutions based on the latest industry and technology best practices leveraging a SAP solutions and embedded innovation.
- Lead large project teams of varying size and scope – helping them achieve transformational roadmaps - onsite with clients or within Accenture.
- Become a trusted expert and advisor to your clients, team, and Accenture Leadership by staying current on regulations, trends, and innovations across your area of expertise.
- Be a thought leader, build assets and best practices and develop the next level of transformation experts.
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Here's what you need:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in SAP projects supporting Consumer Goods clients (SAP support / managed services experience will not be considered for this requirement).
- Minimum of 5 years functional/technical experience & expertise in SAP Finance, including but not limited to GL, AR, AP, Asset Account, Product Costing, etc.
- Minimum 3 end-to-end SAP S/4 implementations, including project planning, estimation and solution architecture for Consumer Goods clients.
- Experience driving complex workshops and leading design decisions, as well as leading the design and execution of system build, configuration, testing, cutover, go-live in the SAP Finance area.
- Experience managing SAP delivery teams in a Global Delivery model.
- Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Information on benefits is here.
Role Location: Annual Salary Range:
California $131,100 to $336,900
Colorado $131,100 to $291,100
District of Columbia $139,600 to $309,900
New York $121,400 to $336,900
Maryland $121,400 to $269,500
Washington $139,600 to $309,900