Job Description
Role Title: SAP FP&A Senior Manager
Location: London
Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience
Career Level: Manager
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Job Summary
Leveraging your deep expertise in FP&A processes and SAP technologies you’ll lead end-to-end consulting engagements, shaping and delivering financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics across EMEA and global clients. You’ll be a key contributor to sales pursuits and developing go-to-market strategies to accelerate client value realization. Innovate with AI‑driven / Agentic Planning solutions, creating thought leadership assets and strategies that position Accenture as the leader in EPM.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Drive FP&A projects end‑to‑end, from opportunity identification to solution design through implementation, testing and deployment, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
* Contribute to sales and go‑to‑market initiatives by leading RFPs, client workshops, demos, and proposals to win strategic FP&A transformation deals.
* Prepare innovative assets including PoVs, accelerators, proof‑of‑concepts, and industry strategies tailored to client challenges in planning and analytics.
* Innovate in the FP&A space by integrating Machine Learning & GenAI into FP&A processes for our clients. Develop cutting‑edge analytical and planning scenario use‑cases that can be leveraged as assets in pursuits & delivery.
* Provide advisory on FP&A process optimization and EPM best practices.
Qualification
Must‑Have Skills
* In-depth functional knowledge of FP&A / xP&A processes including integrated planning, rolling forecasts, P&L analysis, and driver‑based modeling.
* Proven experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and/or other similar SAP or non‑SAP tools (BPC, Anaplan, …) delivering 4+ end‑to‑end FP&A implementations.
* Strong EPM delivery track record and consulting background in financial transformations, preferably with Big 4 or leading consulting organizations.
* Expertise in project leadership, strong communication skills, stakeholder management, and agile delivery methodologies for complex SAP engagements.
Good‑to‑Have Skills
* Familiarity with industry‑specific FP&A (e.g., pharma, manufacturing) leading practices and emerging AI applications in finance processes.
* Exposure to sales enablement tools, client asset development, and go‑to‑market strategy formulation.
* Experience with SAP Datasphere, BW, or advanced SAC features like predictive analytics and multi‑model planning.
* Experience with S/4HANA Group Reporting and integration with SAC for plan consolidations.
Professional & Technical Skills
* Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Accounting, Business, or IT; relevant certifications (e.g., SAC, S/4HANA Finance) preferred.
* 12‑15 years in SAP consulting/FP&A, including 8+ years leading EPM/SAC projects and 3+ years in sales/pre‑sales.
* Exceptional consulting acumen with analytical mindset, cross‑cultural communication, and ability to thrive in fast‑paced Accenture environment.
Additional Information
Join Accenture's IPT (Integrated Platform Team) Digital Finance to shape the future of intelligent finance, working on major EMEA projects with opportunities for rapid career growth and innovation‑based leadership.
What’s in it for you:
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first‑class services we are known for.
Locations
London
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