Senior Manager, SAP Finance

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

What you will do

• Solution as the lead SAP finance (FICO) architect for all pre‑sales and sales endeavours including RFIs/RFPs, sole sourced opportunities, proof of concepts, pilot projects as well as delivery including full scale implementations for finance transformation and managed services scope.
• Articulate finance/controlling solutions for RFI/RFP responses independently and present them effectively in client orals presentations.
• Be the go‑to SAP leader for core finance/controlling processes, integrations within SAP and with third‑party platforms, systems, applications, and tools including the latest SAP offerings and solutions for finance area of specialization.
• Act as the bridge between the client and the functional and technical teams for finance/controlling scope. Able to translate client business requirements into an SAP finance architecture including incorporation of SAP leading practices, industry knowledge, functional, non‑functional / technical (including integrations and extensibility), data, security, reporting, analytics requirements and corresponding solutioning.
• Responsible for creating and managing reference architecture diagrams for finance/controlling transformation scope and enhancing / tailoring them to meet each individual client’s needs.
• Lead and manage SAP finance/controlling projects, including pre‑sales and sales cycles as well as planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of delivery responsibilities while ensuring alignment with organizational and client expectations.
• Solution, design, and optimize client’s SAP finance/controlling business processes, manage project scope, timeline, budget and quality while advocating for clean core principles.
• Oversee project documentation, training materials, business process and configuration documentation using leading project management methodologies including KPMG’s Powered and SAP activate.
• Collaborate with clients’ stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to align on project objectives, guiding principles, conduct workshops to validate S/4 functionality alignment with business requirements.
• Oversee configuration, development, testing and cutover of the S/4 solution by a collaborative team of client, KPMG onshore and offshore teams, as well as third party partners and/or subcontractors.
• For SAP brownfield projects, experience with CVI (customer vendor integration). Familiar with data synchronization, CVI cockpit, and data preparation for the mandatory conversion item for S/4HANA.
• Lead the Finance service area within the SAP practice and mentor, develop, and manage SAP finance resources fostering an inclusive high‑performance team environment.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders with clients and within KPMG and escalate risks/issues promptly as needed along with well thought out and effective mitigation plan and actions.
• Oversee build of KPMG’s demo solutions around finance/controlling transformation as part of our asset creation to accelerate client delivery, especially in areas of new capabilities and innovation from SAP.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, information technology or related business field.
• 10+ years’ experience in SAP pre‑sales, sales, and project delivery focused on finance solutions (Financial Accounting - GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Funds Management, Treasury, Banking; Group Reporting; Management Accounting; Project Systems; PaPM; and integration with SAP modules – MM, SD, PP, IM, EWM, IBP, etc. and non SAP applications).
• Proficient in clean core fundamentals as they relate to SAP finance/controlling scope for solutioning.
• Familiar with SAP Signavio, SAP BTP, and SAP BDC capabilities and able to collaborate with the team leads for these respective areas for end‑to‑end architecture and solutioning.
• Understanding of SAP public cloud solutions in Finance domain.
• Experience of leading 5 full lifecycle SAP implementations including Greenfield, Brownfield, and Bluefield S/4 implementation using RISE and GROW methodogies.
• Deep understanding of financial and management accounting, financial business processes in S/4 and integration with other SAP modules.
• Table level detailed understanding of ACDOCA, Material Master and other key tables in financial processes.
• Management, internal controls, and compliance reporting requirements.
• SAP certifications and hand‑on configuration experience on finance modules.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements for Canadian Federal Government Secret clearance.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier‑free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology‑first, people‑driven firm.