About the job

Role: SAP S4HANA Finance LeadLocation: Toronto (Hybrid)Duration: 12 months

• JOB DESCRIPTION:SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead – 12–16 Years, Utilities Sector
• The SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead will be responsible for end-to-end functional leadership across Finance and Controlling (FICO) workstreams within large scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs in the Utilities sector. The role involves driving solution design, leading implementation teams, and ensuring successful delivery of financial capabilities aligned to industry specific business needs.

• Key Responsibilities:Solution Design & ArchitectureLead end-to-end solution design across SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
• Define and validate target business processes across General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Cash Management, Cost Center Accounting, Profitability Analysis, and Financial Closing.
• Ensure design alignment with SAP best practices and the Utilities industry regulatory framework.

• Implementation & Delivery:Lead project activities including requirement gathering, blueprinting, configuration, testing, cutover, and deployment.
• Oversee configuration for FI-GL, FI-AA, FI-AP, FI-AR, CO-CCA, CO-PA, and Project Systems (PS) Finance integration.
• Ensure integration with Billing, Metering, Procurement, Work Management, and Asset Management.

• Industry Expertise – Utilities:Apply deep Utilities Finance domain expertise across electricity, gas, water, or wastewater organizations.
• Support financial modeling for capital-intensive operations, rate case requirements, regulatory reporting, and asset lifecycle accounting.
• Align financial processes with regulatory boards such as OEB, FERC, NERC, or equivalent (based on region).

• Leadership & Stakeholder Management:Lead functional Finance teams and collaborate with business SMEs, system integrators, and technical teams.
• Facilitate workshops, design authority meetings, and steerco discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on Finance transformation, process redesign, and best practices.

• Integration & Collaboration:Work closely with EAM, SCM, Billing, HR/Payroll, Field Service, and Analytics teams to ensure seamless end to end Finance integration.
• Collaborate with Data, Reporting, and Security teams for Finance data migration, reporting structures, and financial controls.

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation:Recommend process enhancements leveraging S/4HANA innovations such as Universal Journal, Central Finance, Group Reporting, Fiori apps, and embedded analytics.
• Explore digital finance opportunities including predictive accounting, real-time insights, and automated reconciliation.

• Required Skills & Qualifications:12–16 years of SAP Finance functional experience with strong expertise in FI, CO, Asset Accounting, and integration to Logistics and Billing.
• At least 2+ end to end SAP S/4HANA implementations, including significant Utilities industry exposure.
• Strong understanding of utility financial processes: capital projects, depreciation, regulatory accounting, complex billing integration, and operational finance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

• Education & Certifications:Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance certification preferred (e.g., S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates).
• CPA/CMA or equivalent is an asset.