SAP Finance Project Manager

Job Title: SAP Project Manager (FICO) – Contract to Hire

Location: Des Moines, Iowa (hybrid onsite)
Employment Type: Contract to Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager with strong functional expertise in SAP FICO to lead and deliver finance-related SAP initiatives. This role requires a blend of project management capabilities and hands-on functional knowledge, particularly in General Ledger (GL) and Accounts Payable (AP). The ideal candidate will also have a solid understanding of SAP security concepts to ensure compliant and secure implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP project delivery, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure

• Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication

• Drive SAP FICO implementations, enhancements, and support initiatives

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications

• Oversee configuration and optimization of GL (General Ledger) and AP (Accounts Payable) modules

• Ensure alignment with financial processes, compliance, and reporting requirements

• Work closely with technical teams, functional consultants, and third-party vendors

• Maintain a high-level oversight of SAP security, ensuring proper roles, authorizations, and compliance standards

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project team members

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in SAP, with a strong focus on SAP FICO

• Proven experience managing SAP projects (end-to-end lifecycle)

• Deep understanding of:

  • General Ledger (GL)

  • Accounts Payable (AP)

• Strong knowledge of SAP FICO configuration and financial processes

• High-level understanding of SAP security concepts (roles, authorizations, compliance)

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP certification in FICO or Project Management

• Experience in S/4HANA implementations or migrations

• Background in finance or accounting processes

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to transition into a full-time leadership role

• Work on impactful SAP transformation projects

• Collaborative and growth-oriented environment