Overview:
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.
As a Manager in SAP S/4HANA Finance Public Cloud, you will lead the Finance workstream on cloud ERP transformations, owning solution direction, workstream governance, and stakeholder outcomes. You will guide Fit-to-Standard decisions, manage cross-stream dependencies (SD/MM, data, integrations), and oversee end-to-end delivery from design through deployment and post-go-live stabilization.
What you will do:
- Lead Finance Fit-to-Standard workshops and drive alignment to SAP leading practices and process standardization within clean-core constraints.
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Own Finance workstream delivery execution from design through deployment and early-life stabilization; manage scope, plan, RAID, and quality outcomes.
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Produce and govern core deliverables including solution designs, configuration rationale, test artifacts, cutover plans, deployment readiness materials, and training support.
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Oversee Finance configuration approach in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud using CBC/SSCUI and approved scope items; ensure design decisions are documented and adhered to.
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Partner with integration and data teams to plan interfaces, validate data migration readiness, and support controlled movement of data across environments.
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Lead integrated testing across unit, system integration, and UAT – leveraging test automation where applicable – and ensure requirements traceability through scenarios, defects, fixes, and sign-off.
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Help clients strengthen ERP controls, audit readiness, and compliance by embedding controls into design, testing, cutover, and post-production processes from the start.
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Coordinate deployment and go-live readiness activities, including cutover planning, issue resolution, training support, and early-life stabilization.
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Provide executive-level client communication, decision support, and escalation management; build trusted-advisor relationships with Finance leadership.
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Coach and develop team members; support practice growth through knowledge sharing and contribution to proposals and estimations.
What you bring to this role:
- 8+ years of SAP Finance experience with leadership on at least three full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA program Public Cloud.
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Demonstrated workstream leadership across finance domains (R2R, close, intercompany, AP/AR) including integrated design decisions.
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Proven governance capability: planning, RAID management, dependency management, and quality assurance of core implementation deliverables.
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Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to influence and drive fit-to-standard adoption and clean-core decisions.
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Experience leading integrated testing, cutover readiness, and go-live/hypercare stabilization.
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Proficiency with SAP Activate delivery approach and tools (e.g., DDA/CALM), and configuration approaches in SAP Public Cloud (CBC/SSCUI).
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Strong communication and executive presence; able to translate complex SAP topics into business impacts and decisions.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way:
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
AI Usage
We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.
We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.
