Job Title: SAP Operations Lead - Finance
Location: Melbourne
Employment Type: contract
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced SAP Operations Lead - Finance to oversee the management of the customer Finance platform, ensuring smooth operations and effective handling of BAU activities. The ideal candidate will lead a team of SAP FI, ABAP, and BASIS consultants, ensuring seamless execution of finance-related tasks, incident management, and change management processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the customer Finance platform with a dedicated team of SAP FI, ABAP, and BASIS consultants.
Monitor and manage BAU activities, including FSCD daily processing, incident resolution, and change management.
Provide regular updates to stakeholders on BAU activities, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Oversee risk events, conduct Post-Incident Reviews (PIR), and implement necessary controls or resolutions.
Manage Finance month-end activities and weekend FSCD execution.
Participate in the Change Advisory Board (CAB) and provide BAU clearance for production changes.
Deliver weekly and monthly updates on Finance platform operations to relevant stakeholders.
Identify BAU pain points and propose solutions to optimize efficiency and resolve operational issues.

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong expertise in SAP FI, SAP ABAP, and SAP FI-FSCD.
Experience with ServiceNow and Jira for incident and change management.
Proven ability to manage and lead SAP operations teams effectively.
Solid understanding of Finance processes, month-end activities, and FSCD execution.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to provide clear and concise updates.
Experience in risk management, PIR, and implementing necessary controls.
Ability to identify and resolve BAU pain points efficiently.
Familiarity with ITIL processes and best practices is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, IT, or a related field.
SAP FI or ABAP certification is an advantage.
Experience in working within large-scale SAP environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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