SAP Functional Lead

Join Mizuho as SAP Functional Lead! The Finance and Treasury IT team provides strategic solutions and support for the various applications and platforms supporting Finance and Treasury functions. The team is responsible for: Solution architecting Development and support Technical documentation Coordinating with the Finance and Program Management teams regarding program deliverables Unit Testing and UAT support Financial Application Management Production Release deployment In this role you will drive the Finance IT projects and support Initiatives from SAP side. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in partnering with business to analyze the requirements and lead a team of developers to design and deploy solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead the SAP Functional team responsible for the functional design, configuration, and validation of the SAP solution in AP and FA area. Lead the functional design sessions in SAP projects by defining functional design gaps and designing solutions using latest technologies available in SAP S4 2023 or latest platforms. Drive innovation and automation wherever it is possible to improve business or technology processes. Ensure appropriate support and new development documentation is followed (i.e. scope, design, test plans, issues and cutover lists, project plans). Facilitate the issue resolution process as Level 3 SME. Demonstrate effective team skills with strong oral and written communications and deliverables Proactively work with business stakeholders to comprehend the requirements and pain points. Evaluate new products that will create business process efficiency. Stay on top of the deliverables to keep up with the committed SLA’s Be a transparent, continuous communicator and team player to deliver the best results Qualifications: 8–10 years of hands-on SAP functional FICO experience. Hands-on configuration experience in Accounts Payable and Fixed Asset. Additionally, GL and AR experience will be plus. Strong background in SAP S/4HANA with at least 1 year experience in 2023 version. At least 1 year experience in automating business processes using Embedded AI/ SAP BTP / SAP AI Core and AI foundation. Experience with at least 2 full SAP implementations or major upgrade. Working knowledge of Procurement platform and Travel& Expense Platform (such as CONCUR) integration with SAP. Experience in Financial / Banking industry or similar regulated environments. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Experience in managing team and vendor consultants. Ability to work across time zones and support global operations. Clear communication skills with the ability to work with both technical and functional stakeholders. Bachelor’s in computer science/ engineering or similar field Preferred master’s degree such as MBA/MS SAP Certification is a plus The expected base salary ranges from $165k-$190k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. #LI-Hybrid Other requirements Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process. Company Overview Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com. Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package. We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law. #LI-MIZUHO Why Mizuho Mizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams. We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions. If you are interested in advancing your career working for a firm with a growth mindset and the resources of a global financial services team, we would like to hear from you. For more information, please view our Recruiting Brochure