Senior SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead Consultant : Calgary, AB (Hybrid) : FTE

Job Role : Senior SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead Consultant

Location : Calgary, AB (Hybrid)

Experience: 08 - 16 years of experience

Job Type : Full time Permanent

Salary range : CAD $ 125 K/Year +Benifts.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead Consultant to lead finance transformation, optimization, and innovation initiatives within a recently upgraded SAP S/4HANA RISE environment. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership, partnering with business stakeholders, executive sponsors, and delivery teams to maximize the value of SAP investments and drive continuous business improvement. This role requires deep expertise across SAP S/4HANA Finance, strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence business and technology roadmaps. The consultant must be comfortable presenting to and engaging with Vice Presidents, Directors, Finance Leaders, and Executive Steering Committees, translating complex SAP capabilities into clear business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic LeadershipLead post-upgrade optimization initiatives across SAP S/4HANA Finance components, including:FI (Financial Accounting)CO (Controlling)Project Systems (PS)Treasury and Risk Management (TRM)Cash ManagementOpenText VIMDevelop and execute a multi-year SAP Finance roadmap aligned with business objectives.Identify opportunities to leverage new S/4HANA capabilities, automation, analytics, and AI-driven innovations.Partner with Finance leadership to define business strategies and transformation initiatives.Provide executive-level recommendations and business cases for process improvements and technology investments. Business Consulting & Stakeholder ManagementAct as a trusted advisor to Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Project Controls teams.Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and solution options.Lead discussions with Vice Presidents, Directors, and senior business leaders on SAP-enabled transformation initiatives.Translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions and implementation roadmaps.Build consensus across business and technical

SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification.CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent accounting designation.Experience with:Experience with SAP BPC or SAP Analytics Cloud for planning and consolidationKnowledge of RPA tools for finance process automation

Governance & ControlsDesign and implement automated financial controls and audit-compliant processes.Support external and internal audit requirements.Ensure compliance with financial governance, security, and regulatory standards.Establish best practices for solution documentation, testing, and change management. Required QualificationsBachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.10+ years of SAP Finance consulting experience.Minimum 5+ years of hands-on SAP S/4HANA Finance experience.Proven experience leading finance transformation initiatives in SAP S/4HANA environments.Experience supporting or optimizing a recently upgraded S/4HANA system.Deep knowledge of:General LedgerAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableAsset AccountingCost Center AccountingInternal OrdersProject SystemsCash ManagementTreasury ManagementStrong project leadership and stakeholder management experience.Experience managing onshore, offshore, and outsourced support or development teams. Preferred QualificationsSAP S/4HANA Finance Certification.CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent accounting designation.Experience with:Experience with SAP BPC or SAP Analytics Cloud for planning and consolidationKnowledge of RPA tools for finance process automation Key Competencies Executive PresenceComfortable presenting to Vice Presidents, Directors, and Executive Leadership teams.Strong executive communication and storytelling skills.Ability to communicate technical concepts in business language.Proven ability to influence decision-making at senior leadership levels. Consulting & LeadershipStrategic thinking and business acumen.Strong financial process expertise.Excellent workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to challenge existing processes and recommend industry best practices.Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution capabilities. Delivery ExcellenceResults-oriented with strong ownership and accountability.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on business value realization.