IT Head - SAP Transformation Finance ERP - NBFC

IT (SAP Transformation Finance ERP) II Gurgaon II WFO II 8+ years

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.
Key Responsibilities:
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
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
NBFC Finance, Risk & Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure full compliance with RBI guidelines, Ind AS, Companies Act, and audit norms
- Oversee NBFC-specific accounting including loan accounting, interest accruals, ECL provisioning models, NPA recognition, and treasury accounting
- Partner with Finance, Risk, and Compliance teams for regulatory reporting and inspections
Integration & Enterprise Architecture:
- Own integration architecture between SAP Finance and Loan Management Systems (LMS), Loan Origination Systems (LOS), Collections, Treasury, and Risk platforms
- Ensure data integrity, reconciliation, and system controls
- Work with SAP, hyperscalers, and middleware providers under RISE model
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
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
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
Required Skills & Expertise:
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
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
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
Certifications (Preferred):
- SAP S/4HANA Finance
- SAP RISE with SAP
- Leadership or program management certifications
Key Leadership Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and execution excellence
- Strong stakeholder and executive communication
- High ownership and accountability
- Ability to lead transformation in regulated environment.

Contact: Rajat Arora, 98735 66771