SAP Finance Application Manager at Salt South Africa

Role Purpose

• We are seeking an experienced SAP Finance Application Manager to take ownership of the SAP S/4HANA Finance application landscape. The role is responsible for the design, governance, delivery, and ongoing support of SAP Finance solutions across the enterprise.
• This individual will act as the key point of accountability for SAP Finance applications, ensuring stability, scalability, and alignment to business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
SAP Finance Application Ownership

• Own and manage SAP S/4HANA Finance applications (FI/CO and related modules)
• Ensure end-to-end application lifecycle management (design, build, test, deploy, support)
• Maintain stability and performance of Finance systems in production environments

Solution Design & Architecture

• Define and govern SAP Finance solution design across FI, CO, AA, AP, AR, and reporting
• Ensure SAP standard-first design principles are applied consistently
• Drive solution architecture alignment across Finance and integrated modules

Application Governance & Delivery

• Act as Design Authority for Finance application changes and enhancements
• Review and approve functional specifications and solution designs
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and governance standards

Project & Implementation Leadership

• Lead SAP Finance application delivery within transformation programmes
• Oversee configuration, integration, data migration, testing, and cutover activities
• Manage functional teams and coordinate with system integrators and vendors

Integration & Systems Management

• Manage integration between SAP Finance and modules such as MM, SD, PS, and external systems
• Ensure accurate and efficient financial data flow across enterprise applications

Testing, Cutover & Support

• Oversee SIT, UAT, and regression testing cycles
• Lead cutover planning and go-live readiness
• Manage post-go-live support and hypercare activities

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with Finance leadership and business stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into scalable SAP Finance solutions
• Provide clear communication at executive and technical levels

Required Experience

• 10-15+ years SAP Finance experience (FI/CO focus)
• Strong experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance environments
• Proven experience in SAP Finance application management or solution architecture roles
• Experience leading full SAP implementation lifecycles
• Strong integration experience across SAP and non-SAP systems
• Experience in regulated, audit-driven, or large enterprise environments

Core Skills

• SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, AA)
• SAP CO (CCA, PCA, CO-PA)
• SAP S/4HANA Finance
• SAP Group Reporting (advantageous)
• SAP SAC / reporting tools (advantageous)
• Data migration (LTMC / LSMW)
• Integration design (MM, SD, PS)
• Strong governance and design authority capability
• Testing and release management