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Senior Finance ERP Functional Consultant (SME)

  • Full Time
  • Hybrid - Manila
  • 12 months
  • Project posted on: 16/04/2026
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Senior Finance ERP Functional Consultant (SME)

  • Finance
  • Financial Controller

Hybrid - Manila

Full Time

12 months

 16/04/2026

Assignment Details

The Senior Finance ERP Functional SME is responsible for leading the Finance and Controlling workstream across the ERP lifecycle, from pilot implementation to multi-entity rollout. The role ensures accurate translation of finance business requirements into system design, configuration, and deployment, aligned with accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies.

Acting as the key functional authority, the SME drives standardization of finance processes, validates deliverables, oversees data migration and testing, and ensures readiness for go-live. The role works closely with the implementation partner and cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, compliant, and sustainable ERP solutions.

Post go-live, the SME supports stabilization, resolves complex issues, and drives continuous improvement in processes, reporting, and system usage.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Leadership & Design

  • Lead finance requirements, blueprinting, and gap analysis
  • Define scalable processes aligned to global ERP template
  • Guide SMEs and stakeholders on workflows, controls, and design decisions

Deliverables & Governance

  • Review and sign off key deliverables (blueprints, configs, test scripts, training, cutover)
  • Ensure alignment with scope, standards, and compliance requirements
  • Escalate critical risks and unresolved issues

Data & Migration

  • Validate data readiness, quality, and ownership
  • Review and approve migration strategy
  • Resolve data-related issues impacting implementation

Controls & Compliance

  • Ensure alignment with IFRS/GAAP and internal policies
  • Validate roles, access, approvals, and segregation of duties
  • Ensure auditability and control effectiveness

Testing & Deployment

  • Oversee SIT, UAT, and other testing phases
  • Validate issue resolution and system readiness
  • Support cutover and go-live execution

Reporting & Change Enablement

  • Define key reporting and analytics requirements
  • Support training and user adoption initiatives

Post-Go-Live Support

  • Provide Level 2 support for functional issues
  • Resolve complex transactions and system errors
  • Guide users and stabilize operations

Continuous Improvement

  • Track KPIs and implementation success
  • Identify enhancements and process improvements

Skills Required

  • Strong expertise in SAP Finance & Controlling (FICO) and ERP implementations
  • Deep understanding of finance processes, controls, and compliance (IFRS/GAAP)
  • Experience in multi-entity / multi-site ERP rollouts
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Data validation, migration, and governance understanding
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to drive standardization and manage ambiguity

About the Client

A leading global investment firm

Industry

Financial & Investment, Professional services - Finance & Accounting

Experience Required:

14+ years

Additional Skills:

  • SAP Data Migration
  • ERP Implementation
  • SAP S/4HANA Finance
  • Finance controllership
  • IFRS
  • SAP FICO
  • Finance Transformation
  • SIT Testing
  • GAAP
  • Multi-entity Rollout

No of open positions:

1

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