Custom Software Engineering Lead

Project Role : Custom Software Engineering Lead

Project Role Description : Own the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions, leading teams through design and delivery. Set development standards and ensure code quality, scalability, and performance aligned to business objectives.

Must have skills : SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting

Good to have skills : NA

Minimum 15 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification : Any Degree

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager – SAP FI (S/4HANA Finance) to lead large-scale digital finance transformation programs. The role requires strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance, solution architecture, and end-to-end program delivery across global engagements. The candidate will act as a strategic advisor to CFOs and finance leadership teams, driving finance transformation roadmaps and ensuring alignment of technology solutions with business and regulatory requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations from discovery to hypercare for large-scale transformation programs

Act as Finance Solution Architect for designing scalable SAP FI solutions using Universal Journal (ACDOCA), Fiori, embedded analytics, Central Finance, and Group Reporting

Drive CXO-level workshops, requirement gathering, blueprinting, and solution design activities

Translate business requirements into functional and technical architecture solutions

Oversee integration with SAP modules including CO, MM, SD, PS, Treasury, and FSCM

Manage interfaces, RICEFW objects, and third-party system integrations

Ensure delivery governance across scope, timeline, cost, and quality

Drive SAP Activate / Agile / Hybrid delivery methodologies

Lead and mentor global SAP FI teams and manage escalations

Ensure compliance with SOX, audit requirements, GST, TDS, and other statutory regulations

Support pre-sales activities including RFPs, effort estimation, and solution proposals

Drive innovation and continuous improvement using SAP S/4HANA advancements and automation

Professional & Technical Skills:

12–18 years of overall experience with 8–10+ years in SAP FI

2–4 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations (preferred)

Strong expertise in SAP FI modules: GL, AP, AR, AA, Bank Accounting

Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes including financial closing and reporting

Hands-on experience in S/4HANA Finance including:

Universal Journal (ACDOCA)

New Asset Accounting

Fiori applications

Exposure to Central Finance, Group Reporting, and SAP Analytics Cloud / Embedded Analytics (preferred)

Strong stakeholder management experience with CFOs and senior leadership

Proven experience in leading global, multi-location SAP teams

Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models

Strong risk management, governance, and delivery oversight skills

SAP S/4HANA Finance certification preferred

Additional certifications in Central Finance / Group Reporting (good to have)

Additional Information:

Work Location:PAN India (Preference: Tier-1 cities)

Position Type: Senior Management (Delivery / Transformation)

Preferred Industries: Manufacturing, Retail, Pharma, FMCG, IT Consulting