SAP Finance Transformation Manager

Alternative Energy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Business Case, Business Development, Business Model, Business Strategy, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Diversity, Embedded Systems, Emerging Technology, Energy Management, Finance, Functional Programming Languages, Industry/Trade Analysis, Leadership, Process Improvement, Process Modeling, Regulations, Regulatory Reports, SAP, SAP Administration, Sales, Sales Presentation, Sales Proposals, Solar Power, Storytelling, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Thought Leadership, Use Cases

Title: SAP Finance Transformation Manager - Utilities Organization: Accenture Plc Location: St. Petersburg Description:

We Are:

Are you ready to step into the heart of digital transformation in one of the world’s most critical - and most dynamic - industries?

The Utilities Industry is transforming at unprecedented speed. Clean energy demand is soaring, grid resilience is essential, and customer expectations are changing fast. Digital platforms, real-time insights, AI, and SAP technologies are now foundational.

As part of Accenture’s Utilities SAP Practice, you’ll be delivering major SAP solutions and Utilities-specific capabilities such as customer systems, energy data management, demand response, asset operations, regulatory reporting, Distributed Energy Resources (solar panels, batteries, electric vehicle chargers), and new Utility business models. These help clients win in this new environment and guide major Utilities clients through the journey of business-model reinvention, process excellence and enterprise technology enablement

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

You will 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 Manager 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:

• 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
• Clearly explain SAP’s Business AI strategy, including an understanding of its capabilities and roadmap. Identify functional areas expertise where AI can deliver real value to clients
• Experience in deployment of AI use cases within SAP delivery to improve efficiency and ability to explain how these AI-driven improvements can enhance project delivery
• 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.