Director, SAP Applications & Business Transformation

We are partnering with a global organization seeking a Director of SAP Applications & Business Transformation to lead SAP delivery and transformation initiatives across the Americas while overseeing global standards and strategy for SAP Finance (FICO) and Sales & Distribution (SD).

This individual will work closely with business and IT leadership to improve processes, drive SAP modernization, and ensure technology solutions support broader business objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong SAP Finance expertise, experience leading complex transformation initiatives, and the ability to bridge business needs with technical execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead SAP application delivery, operations, and continuous improvement across the Americas.
• Oversee global SAP FICO and SD standards, governance, and best practices.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, and IT leadership to align SAP capabilities with business priorities.
• Drive SAP transformation initiatives, including S/4HANA implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Manage internal SAP teams, external consultants, and implementation partners.
• Support and optimize key business processes, including Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Costing, and Profitability Analysis.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of SAP experience, including leadership of enterprise SAP applications and transformation initiatives.
• Strong functional knowledge of SAP FICO, with exposure to SD and related business processes.
• Experience leading SAP implementations, upgrades, or large-scale transformation programs; S/4HANA experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to partner with senior business stakeholders and translate operational needs into SAP solutions.
• Experience managing internal teams, vendors, and implementation partners within a global organization.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project delivery skills.

Ideal Background: A business-oriented SAP leader with a strong foundation in Finance processes who has progressed into broader SAP applications leadership, combining functional expertise with hands-on transformation and delivery experience.