Finance Transformation Manager - SAP S/4HANA

Overview

We're partnering with a leading global beauty organization to bring on a Finance Transformation Manager to support a critical SAP S/4HANA migration.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role focused on driving accounting process improvements, supporting system migration readiness, and leading reconciliation and documentation efforts across key finance functions.

The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced environments where they can independently analyze complex processes and translate them into clear, scalable workflows.

What You'll Do

• Support SAP S/4HANA migration by ensuring data integrity, reconciliation, and clean system transition
• Identify and implement process improvements aligned with future-state SAP capabilities
• Assist with data validation, balance sheet cleansing, and migration readiness activities

• Lead end-to-end reconciliation processes, particularly across high-volume transaction data
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Support key accounting areas including Fixed Assets and Expense Payables as needed

• Oversee reconciliation of credit card and transactional data across systems
• Manage the lifecycle of transactions from clearing through reporting
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial reporting tied to sales activity

• Develop clear, concise SOPs and workflow documentation (including one-page process maps)
• Translate complex financial processes into scalable, easy-to-follow documentation
• Standardize processes across finance functions to improve efficiency and audit readiness

What You Bring

• 8-12+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, or transformation roles
• Proven experience supporting ERP transformations (SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred)
• Strong background in reconciliation, financial data analysis, and process improvement
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, large data sets)
• Experience with SAP (ECC or S/4HANA) and finance systems
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex processes

Nice to Have

• Experience with sales audit, marketplace, or credit card reconciliation
• Exposure to tools like BlackLine, Optimus, or similar reconciliation platforms
• Background in retail, eCommerce, or consumer products

Why This Role

• Direct impact on a major SAP transformation initiative
• High visibility with senior finance leadership
• Opportunity to build and standardize processes that will scale long-term
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong ownership

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