Manager- Finance Technologies- SAP FICO
Levi Strauss & Co. | GCC — Bengaluru, India
Platform: SAP S/4HANA · Type: Full-time
Experience: 16-20 years
Modules: FI/CO
Job description
Manager, Finance Technologies, part of the FICO IT team within LS&Co.’s Corporate Functions IT, reporting to the Director, ERP Finance & Controlling, GCC Delivery Lead.
The team represents Finance in ERP initiatives and is responsible for S/4HANA implementations, global template rollouts, and ongoing enhancements to improve finance operations across markets. This role plays a key part in strategic solution design, finance transformation, and data migration activities across implementation programs.
About the Role-
This role requires a strong functional SAP FICO expert with hands-on capability and strategic thinking to design, implement, and optimize finance solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead solution design, architecture, and configuration of SAP FICO aligned to LS&Co.’s global template
Drive strategic solutioning, including design decisions, trade-off analysis (pros/cons), and scalable finance process frameworks
Own and support data migration and conversion activities including:
Migration strategy and planning
Data mapping (legacy → S/4)
Data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation
Collaborate with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to define requirements and prioritize transformation initiatives
Lead end-to-end project delivery (design, build, test, deploy, stabilization)
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure integration across SAP modules (PTP, OTC, etc.)
Drive process improvements and adoption of new system capabilities
Facilitate workshops, solution validation sessions, and stakeholder alignment
Support testing cycles (SIT/UAT) including test scenario design and issue resolution
Lead change management, business cutover, and hypercare support
Develop process documentation, functional specifications, and training materials
Manage escalations, risks, and ensure timely issue resolution
Lead and mentor a medium-sized team, owning deliverables and team development
About You-
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent
CA or advanced degree preferred
Skills & Experience
Core SAP Expertise:
SAP FICO (15+ years) with strong hands-on expertise in:
General Ledger (incl. New GL, parallel ledgers, multi-GAAP, multi-currency)
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Asset Accounting / Banking
Controlling (CO modules)
Experience in integration with PTP, OTC and other modules
Strong exposure to interfaces (ALE/IDOC/PI-PO)
Strategic & Transformation Experience:
Proven experience in global template design and rollout across multi-country environments
Strong exposure to finance transformation programs and S/4HANA implementations
Ability to drive high-level solution design, process optimization, and future-state architecture
Data Migration & Implementation:
Hands-on experience with:
Data conversion strategy and execution
Data mapping, cleansing, and reconciliation
Migration tools/processes (e.g., Winshuttle preferred)
Experience across implementation, enhancements, and production support
Additional Skills:
Basic ABAP understanding (debugging, reading code) – good to have
Exposure to reporting tools (BI HANA, Tableau)
Familiarity with Jira/Confluence
Leadership & Collaboration
Experience managing small to medium-sized teams
Strong stakeholder management across global teams
Ability to lead workshops, drive decisions, and influence outcomes
Other Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment
Digital & Innovation Focus
Experience leveraging AI, automation, or analytics in finance processes
Awareness of SAP innovations (embedded analytics, predictive accounting, AI-enabled finance use cases)
Ability to identify and drive technology-led process improvements
Benefits
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.
Here's a small snapshot:
· Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse
· OPD coverage
· Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves
· Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well-being
· Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi’s products
The team represents Finance in ERP initiatives and is responsible for S/4HANA implementations, global template rollouts, and ongoing enhancements to improve finance operations across markets. This role plays a key part in strategic solution design, finance transformation, and data migration activities across implementation programs.
About the Role-
This role requires a strong functional SAP FICO expert with hands-on capability and strategic thinking to design, implement, and optimize finance solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead solution design, architecture, and configuration of SAP FICO aligned to LS&Co.’s global template
Drive strategic solutioning, including design decisions, trade-off analysis (pros/cons), and scalable finance process frameworks
Own and support data migration and conversion activities including:
Migration strategy and planning
Data mapping (legacy → S/4)
Data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation
Collaborate with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to define requirements and prioritize transformation initiatives
Lead end-to-end project delivery (design, build, test, deploy, stabilization)
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure integration across SAP modules (PTP, OTC, etc.)
Drive process improvements and adoption of new system capabilities
Facilitate workshops, solution validation sessions, and stakeholder alignment
Support testing cycles (SIT/UAT) including test scenario design and issue resolution
Lead change management, business cutover, and hypercare support
Develop process documentation, functional specifications, and training materials
Manage escalations, risks, and ensure timely issue resolution
Lead and mentor a medium-sized team, owning deliverables and team development
About You-
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent
CA or advanced degree preferred
Skills & Experience
Core SAP Expertise:
SAP FICO (15+ years) with strong hands-on expertise in:
General Ledger (incl. New GL, parallel ledgers, multi-GAAP, multi-currency)
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Asset Accounting / Banking
Controlling (CO modules)
Experience in integration with PTP, OTC and other modules
Strong exposure to interfaces (ALE/IDOC/PI-PO)
Strategic & Transformation Experience:
Proven experience in global template design and rollout across multi-country environments
Strong exposure to finance transformation programs and S/4HANA implementations
Ability to drive high-level solution design, process optimization, and future-state architecture
Data Migration & Implementation:
Hands-on experience with:
Data conversion strategy and execution
Data mapping, cleansing, and reconciliation
Migration tools/processes (e.g., Winshuttle preferred)
Experience across implementation, enhancements, and production support
Additional Skills:
Basic ABAP understanding (debugging, reading code) – good to have
Exposure to reporting tools (BI HANA, Tableau)
Familiarity with Jira/Confluence
Leadership & Collaboration
Experience managing small to medium-sized teams
Strong stakeholder management across global teams
Ability to lead workshops, drive decisions, and influence outcomes
Other Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment
Digital & Innovation Focus
Experience leveraging AI, automation, or analytics in finance processes
Awareness of SAP innovations (embedded analytics, predictive accounting, AI-enabled finance use cases)
Ability to identify and drive technology-led process improvements
Benefits
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.
Here's a small snapshot:
· Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse
· OPD coverage
· Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves
· Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well-being
· Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi’s products