Project / Program Manager - SAP Finance (FICO)

Job description / Role

As an SAP FICO Project/Program Manager, you will play a key role in the entity's ERP transformation program, acting as a bridge between their finance and technology teams. You will utilise your domain knowledge of Finance, alongside your ERP system knowledge and drive outcomes in the ambitious transformation journey.

Client Details

Well - established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale.

Description

* Lead the implementation of SAP Finance modules across the organisation, ensuring successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects.
* Oversee the entire project lifecycle from planning to post implementation support, prioritising project tasks and ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
* Engage and manage both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration, to translate business requirements into effective solutions.
* Supervise and coordinate with a large team of vendors and project teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery of services.
* Design, configure, and customize SAP FICO modules to meet business needs, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards.
* Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in SAP FICO modules to optimise financial operations.


Job Offer

* Unique opportunity to work closely with the executive leadership on a large scale ERP transformation
* Competitive, tax free salary

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, SAP Certification) is a plus.
* 10+ years of hands-on experience with SAP FICO modules, including project delivery and transformation in large-scale entities.
* Demonstrated involvement in multiple SAP implementations, with a strong focus on SAP Finance modules and workflows and related integration points with other SAP modules.
* Excellent understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
* Previous or current experience in the UAE or Middle East is essential.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.