SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead - 12-16 Years, Utilities Sector

Job Description

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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 & Architecture: Lead 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.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: CAD 83,000 - CAD 195,000. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A‑F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12‑25 days, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave.


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada).


• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada).


• Life and disability insurance.


• Employee assistance programs.


• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.

Important Notice

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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