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SAP S/4 Finance Application Manager

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Application ends: October 13, 2025
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October 13, 2025

Job Description


SAP S/4 Finance Application Manager

Technology

Cape Town
Contract
ZAR0.00 – ZAR800.00 per annum

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced SAP Finance Application Manager to oversee and maintain smooth end-to-end technical support operations within the SAP S/4HANA Financial Systems platform. This role will also play a leading part in the design and delivery of new system solutions and major enhancements across SAP Finance and Procurement modules.

You will lead a team of technical experts while collaborating with business stakeholders, configuration specialists, developers, testers, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless service delivery, strong governance, and top-quality client support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day technical support operations within SAP S/4HANA Finance.

  • Receive, assess, and allocate JIRA requests, driving delivery against agreed timelines.

  • Manage periodic client alignment sessions for prioritisation, escalations, and delivery planning.

  • Ensure adherence to release, incident, and change management procedures.

  • Maintain compliance with audit requirements in user access and change management.

  • Plan and execute periodic system upgrades and maintenance activities.

  • Provide guidance and act as a support expert to system analysts on solution design.

  • Drive solution architecture design for high-impact system requirements.

  • Deliver recommendations and direction on SAP S/4HANA platforms, tools, and methodologies.

  • Manage interactions with third-party contributors and service providers.

  • Lead, support, and grow a team of SAP Finance technical specialists.

Qualifications & Knowledge

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

  • ITIL Certification or similar.

  • Advanced knowledge of SAP service delivery principles and planning deliverables.

  • Technical knowledge of SAP S/4HANA on-premise FI, CO, PS, MM, SD, EAM, MDG.

  • Knowledge of SAP Data Services and SAP Insurance Analyzer (advantageous).

  • Familiarity with SAP ABAP and Fiori (advantageous).

  • Understanding of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Proven ability to prioritise and deliver under strict deadlines.

  • Ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders effectively.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong client focus.

  • Leadership ability with a track record of maintaining delivery momentum.

Experience Required

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in SAP service delivery.

  • At least 5 years in technical support of SAP S/4HANA Finance applications.

  • Involvement in at least 2 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA Finance or Procurement projects.

Personal Attributes

  • Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure.

  • Highly responsible and able to work independently.

  • Self-motivated with strong time management skills.

  • Strong team player with a delivery-focused mindset.

Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to play a strategic leadership role in driving SAP Finance and Procurement solutions within a dynamic environment. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies while leading a team and influencing enterprise-level solutions.

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Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2509-356263
Salary: ZAR0.00 – ZAR800.00 per annum
Salary per: annum
Job Duration:
Job Start Date: 03/11/2025
Job Industries: Technology
Job Locations: Cape Town
Job Types: Contract