Manager of Financial Transformation (SAP)

We are looking for a finance leader to guide process improvement and operational alignment across core financial functions in a manufacturing environment based in Northeastern Berks County, Pennsylvania. This individual contributor will work closely with accounting, planning, shared services, technology, and project teams to strengthen finance workflows, support enterprise system-enabled initiatives, and improve reporting consistency. The role is ideal for someone who combines strong financial acumen with systems knowledge and can help translate business needs into effective, sustainable processes., * Serve as the primary finance representative for transformation efforts tied to SAP-enabled process improvements across major finance workstreams.

• Translate business objectives into documented finance requirements, control expectations, performance measures, and success criteria for implementation activities.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support solution design, test planning, user acceptance activities, deployment readiness, and post-launch stabilization.

• Oversee governance of finance-related master data such as cost centers, profit centers, and reporting hierarchies while maintaining disciplined change control practices.

• Review reporting structures, process controls, and system integrations to ensure they support operational needs and financial accuracy.

• Work with accounting, FP& A, shared services, IT, and project teams to streamline workflows, improve data integrity, and increase consistency across finance operations.

• Create and refine process documentation, training content, and standard operating guidance to encourage adoption of updated ways of working., * Track performance after go-live and lead ongoing enhancements that strengthen efficiency, usability, and business value over time.

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial systems, or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated experience owning finance processes within SAP or supporting large-scale finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, record-to-report activities, financial controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Background in manufacturing finance, including costing concepts and related operational processes, is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience with master data management, variance analysis, financial analysis, and process improvement within enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA is preferred.