Sr. Director, Finance Transformation Program Management SAP S

Sr. Director, Finance Transformation Program Management SAP S/4

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Amer Sports is a dynamic, global sports company offering passionate achievement-oriented professionals the chance to succeed and flourish in an international environment. Our globally recognized brands include Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, and Arc’teryx. We are a company where ambitious, competent and motivated people can make their mark. All our team members are ready to strive for the best of the company and to win together.

Just like our customers, we are dedicated to an active lifestyle and sports.

Hybrid, Chicago (IL)

This Sr. Director, Finance Transformation Program Management is part of the Finance Transformation organization and will report to the VP, Finance Transformation. The role will be responsible for delivering an enterprise solution for Amer Sports and our Brands through a successful SAP S/4

HANA implementation. It will lead the strategic transformation initiative to elevate Amer Sports with best‑in‑class technology, streamlined processes, and deep informational insights to create value for our evolving business.

• Lead the strategic implementation of SAP S/4
  
  HANA across the organization, aligning technology solutions with overarching business objectives and finance transformation strategies.
• Provide visionary leadership and strategic guidance to senior executives and finance stakeholders, influencing decision‑making processes that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
• Utilize data‑driven insights and scenario planning to inform strategic decisions, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic direction and guidance to project teams, ensuring clarity of purpose and effective execution of program milestones.
• Help drive the global multi‑band portfolio toward a successful scalable ERP solution with minimal customization.
• Champion a culture of transformation and innovation, fostering optimized business solutions that are scalable for future growth.
• Collaborate with finance stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable SAP solutions that enhance financial processes and decision‑making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives, finance leaders, and key stakeholders across the organization (Group IT function, PMO, corporate functions, brand teams).
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance linking business acumen to SAP S/4
  
  HANA capabilities in alignment with program objectives.
• Effectively steer and manage implementation partners and external advisors to ensure alignment of project deliverables with business needs.
• Establish robust program governance structures, including steering committees and governance boards, to ensure effective decision‑making and issue resolution.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact program timelines, budget, or quality.
• Develop and execute comprehensive change management plans to drive adoption of SAP S/4
  
  HANA solutions within the finance function and broader organization.
• Champion organizational change initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in financial processes.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of SAP S/4
  
  HANA implementation and finance transformation initiatives.
• Ensure scalability of SAP S/4
  
  HANA solutions and business processes to support future growth and evolving business requirements.

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Master’s degree in related field (MBA, Accounting, etc.) (strongly preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in progressively larger financial leadership roles, with significant leadership experience implementing ERP solutions, particularly SAP S/4
  
  HANA, in complex global environments.
• Strong understanding of finance transformation principles, best practices, and industry trends.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex…