Job Description Senior Manager, IT – SAP Finance & Controlling Location: Bangalore,India Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced IT leader with deep expertise in SAP Finance and Controlling solutions, SAP S/4HANA, Central Finance transformation, and management reporting capabilities. This role will design, implement, and support global finance, controlling, planning, and reporting capabilities across SAP S/4HANA, Central Finance, and integrated enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate will bring strong SAP FICO expertise, with deeper specialization in Controlling, Product Costing, Material Ledger, Margin Analysis, management reporting, and planning. They will partner closely with Controllers, Global Business Services, and IT leadership to drive strategic initiatives, process standardization, compliance, and continuous improvement across management reporting, planning, and financial reporting capabilities in the global ERP landscape. This role requires business process expertise, solution architecture leadership, hands-on SAP implementation experience, and people leadership capabilities. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and support of SAP Controlling and Finance capabilities across a varied global system landscape, including SAP S/4HANA, ECC, and Central Finance solutions. Provide functional leadership across core controlling, finance, product costing, margin analysis, financial close, management reporting, and planning capabilities. Partner with Controllers and IT teams to translate business requirements into scalable, compliant technology solutions. Oversee SAP capabilities and integrations with other non-SAP systems and platforms such as Oracle EPM, Snowflake or similar solutions. Define future-state finance and controlling architecture, lead design workshops, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and implementation best practices. Configure or assist in configuration of SAP systems to deliver SAP Controlling and Finance solutions. Understand the business processes around Management Planning and Reporting Solutions and provide guidance towards designing and running those processes. Lead cross-functional teams, manage internal and external partners, develop value cases, and influence leaders to advance finance and transformation initiatives in the management reporting space. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive experience in SAP Finance, SAP Controlling, and global ERP transformation programs. Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance, including participation in at least one full lifecycle implementation, major rollout, or transformation program from design through deployment. SAP Finance knowledge across FI, GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Banking, Treasury integration, close, reporting, controls, and statutory compliance, with the ability to connect these processes to Controlling, management reporting, and planning outcomes. Strong SAP Finance and Controlling knowledge, especially in Overhead Management, Product Costing, Material Ledger, Margin Analysis, planning, and management reporting. Experience in global manufacturing organizations and large-scale finance modernization or management reporting transformation programs. Deep understanding of global management reporting processes and best practices, including integration with platforms such as Oracle EPM, Snowflake, and trade promotion management systems. Working knowledge of SAP Central Finance concepts and operations, including SLT, AIF, initial load, financial replication, key and value mapping, error monitoring, reconciliation, and finance data governance. Experience integrating SAP Finance with MM, SD, and enterprise data platforms. Proven ability to lead global finance transformation initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, partner with system integrators and external vendors, and influence senior business and IT stakeholders through clear solution recommendations, trade-off analysis, and value-based decision making. Experience delivering SAP implementations across countries with diverse tax, statutory, and localization requirements. Experience in global manufacturing organizations, with exposure to large-scale finance modernization, management reporting transformation, or tax-related transformation programs. Knowledge of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), including governance processes for finance master data. ;">Knowledge of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), including governance processes for finance master data.;">Knowledge of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), including governance processes for finance master data. Travel This position may require occasional travel. Location(s) Bengaluru - Brookfield GCC Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. ABOUT US Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company. Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food. WHY US We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz. INCLUSION MATTERS TO US Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry. We’re committed to: Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities. Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.