Synapxe

Project Manager - SAP FICO (Finance Systems)

Synapxe Singapore

IT Services and IT Consulting · 1,001-5,000 employees

Oct 06
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time Singapore
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About the role

Lead the SAP S/4HANA FICO workstream through the full project lifecycle, including design, implementation, and deployment. Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic finance objectives and project governance.

What they look for

SAP S/4HANA FICO Project Management Finance Transformation Stakeholder Management Solution Design Governance Team Leadership Business Process Optimization Universal Journal New Asset Accounting RE-FX In-house Cash MDG Change Management Agile

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and over 12 years of SAP experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role for large-scale finance transformations. Expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance modules and proven experience in greenfield implementations are essential.

Full description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager – SAP S/4HANA FICO to lead the Finance & Controlling (FICO) workstream in a large-scale S/4HANA transformation project. The role requires strong expertise in SAP Finance, leadership in project delivery, and the ability to align technology with business objectives. The Senior Manager will oversee end-to-end design, implementation, stakeholder management, and governance of the FICO solution to ensure successful project outcomes.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Project Leadership & Delivery
  • Lead the SAP S/4HANA FICO workstream, ensuring timely and quality delivery of project milestones.
  • Manage the full project lifecycle for Finance & Controlling, from requirements gathering, design, build, testing, and deployment to hypercare.
  • Drive integration between FICO and other S/4HANA modules (e.g., MM, SD, PS) as well as external systems.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with business leaders, finance teams, and IT counterparts to understand strategic objectives and translate them into functional designs.
  • Manage senior stakeholders and provide regular status updates to steering committees.
  • Solution Design & Governance
  • Provide thought leadership and best practices for Finance transformation using SAP S/4HANA.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
  • Oversee solution governance, risk management, and change management for the FICO workstream.
  • Team Management
  • Lead and mentor a team of system analysts.
  • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with technical teams, data migration, testing, and integration leads.
  • Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure solution quality and adherence to project methodology (e.g., Activate, Agile, or Hybrid approaches).
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and value realization post go-live.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related discipline.
  • 12+ years of SAP experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role managing large SAP Finance transformation projects.
  • Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI, CO, Universal Journal, New Asset Accounting, RE-FX, Grantor/Grantee Management, In-house Cash, MDG, etc.).
  • Proven experience in greenfield S/4HANA implementations.
  • Solid understanding of finance processes (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Asset Management, Treasury).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project teams and multiple stakeholders in complex organizations.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Professional certifications such as SAP S/4HANA Finance, CPA, or PMP are a plus.

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