EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent
COMPANY: A large retail chain based in Cape Town.
LOCATION: Cape Town
WORKING MODEL: Hybrid
JOB OVERVIEW: The client is seeking a SAP Finance Tech Lead to lead their SAP team. The ideal candidate should have 5 - 8 years of experience in managing and developing a technical team of SAP specialists to maintain and expand their SAP environment. Strong leadership skills are crucial for success in this role.
The client has successfully implemented the following: SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP Solution Manager on BTP, SAP Integrator and Datasphere.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Responsibilities: SAP S/4HANA Finance IT Manager. Lead, develop, and expand the SAP team, including managing outsourced resources. Oversee the implementation of relevant procedures, policies, and guidelines, ensuring compliance with statutory and legislative requirements. Act as the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Officer for SAP Soterion. Manage business needs assessments, recruitment, and capability building to deliver cost-effective and efficient services. Develop and maintain sustainable contractual agreements with third-party providers. Collaborate with various business units, internal teams, and external technology suppliers. Ensure the right technology solutions are delivered, coordinating with service providers, third parties, and project resources. Establish and maintain a baseline for the service catalogue. Identify and escalate potential issues or risks to appropriate stakeholders, taking steps to mitigate or resolve them. Ensure SLAs are consistently met. Implement secure and consistent governance frameworks. Oversee successful upgrades and system improvements. Leverage necessary connections to ensure timely and effective delivery. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Strong attention to detail. Analytical thinking with a critical approach. Focus on achieving results. Exceptional communication abilities. Ability to handle stress effectively. Strong decision-making skills. Effective problem-solving abilities. Capable of fostering a trustworthy environment. Dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Committed to delivering top-quality work. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A relevant IT qualification. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Proven experience as a SAP Finance Tech Lead. Have sound SAP S/4HANA functional and technical knowledge. Must have vast connections in the South African SAP environment. ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS: Relevant SAP Finance experience is preferred.
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