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Hi, If interested kindly share your resume at arora.rajat@sammaancapital.com 1. Role Overview The Head IT (SAP RISE Finance ERP) will be a senior leadership role responsible for driving the end-to-end strategy, implementation, governance, and ongoing optimization of SAP RISE with SAP S/4HANA Finance for a large NBFC. The role will ensure financial system robustness, regulatory compliance, scalability, and alignment with the organizations digital and business transformation agenda. This position will act as the single-point owner for Finance ERP across the enterprise and will closely partner with the CFO, Finance Leadership, Risk, Compliance, and external auditors. 2. Key Responsibilities 2.1 SAP RISE & Finance ERP Strategy Define and own the SAP RISE with SAP S/4HANA Finance roadmap for the NBFC Drive cloud-first ERP strategy aligned with business growth and regulatory needs Lead ERP modernization, simplification, and standardization initiatives Ensure optimal utilization of SAP RISE services, SLAs, and governance model 2.2 SAP S/4HANA Finance Ownership End-to-end ownership of SAP S/4HANA Finance landscape Oversee configuration and design of: - General Ledger (New GL) - Accounts Payable & Receivable - Asset Accounting - Bank Accounting & Cash Management - Cost Center, Profit Center, Internal Orders Enable real-time financial reporting, group reporting, and faster close cycles Drive adoption of SAP Fiori and embedded analytics 2.3 NBFC Finance, Risk & Regulatory Compliance Ensure full compliance with RBI guidelines, Ind AS, Companies Act, and audit norms Oversee NBFC-specific accounting: - Loan accounting and interest accruals - ECL / provisioning models - NPA recognition, restructuring, and write-offs - Treasury, borrowing, and lender accounting Partner with Finance, Risk, and Compliance teams for regulatory reporting and inspections 2.4 Integration & Enterprise Architecture Own integration architecture between SAP Finance and: - Loan Management Systems (LMS) - Loan Origination Systems (LOS) - Collections, Treasury, and Risk platforms - GST, TDS, and regulatory reporting systems Ensure data integrity, reconciliation, and system controls Work with SAP, hyperscalers, and middleware providers under RISE model 2.5 Program, Vendor & Stakeholder Management Lead large-scale SAP programs including implementation, rollouts, and upgrades Manage SAP partners, Big-4 firms, and system integrators Govern budgets, timelines, risks, and delivery milestones Act as senior IT SPOC for internal audit, statutory auditors, and regulators 2.6 Operations, Security & Governance Establish strong IT governance, controls, and audit readiness Ensure data security, access controls, and segregation of duties Oversee L3/L4 support and production stability Drive automation, controls, and continuous improvement 2.7 Leadership & Team Management Build and lead high-performing SAP Finance IT teams Mentor senior managers, architects, and functional leads Promote collaboration between IT and business teams Drive change management and user adoption 3. Required Skills & Expertise 3.1 Technical & Functional Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance (FICO) Strong understanding of SAP RISE operating and commercial model Experience with Group Reporting, Central Finance, and advanced analytics Strong understanding of integrations, controls, and enterprise architecture 3.2 Domain Expertise Extensive experience in NBFC / BFSI finance operations Strong knowledge of RBI regulations, Ind AS, GST, TDS Experience working with regulators, auditors, and boards 4. Experience & Education 15–25 years of overall IT / ERP experience Minimum 8–10 years in senior leadership roles Multiple SAP implementations preferred (at least one S/4HANA) B.E./B.Tech with CA / MBA Finance / CMA preferred 5. Certifications (Preferred) SAP S/4HANA Finance SAP RISE with SAP Leadership or program management certifications 6. Key Leadership Competencies Strategic thinking and execution excellence Strong stakeholder and executive communication High ownership and accountability Ability to lead transformation in regulated environment. Thanks & Regards Rajat Arora 98735 66771
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