The Finance Systems Cutover Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing the cutover activities for system configuration and set-up of SAP, Workday and CRM tooling's. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring seamless data migration, and minimizing business disruption during the process. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system cutovers, particularly with SAP and Workday, and possess strong project management and leadership skills. Must have experience with P2P and OTC and working together with R2R.
Key Responsibilities:
Cutover Planning and Execution:Develop detailed cutover plans, timelines, and checklistsCoordinate all cutover activities, including data migration, system testing, and validationEnsure all cutover tasks are completed on time and within budgetStakeholder Coordination:
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align cutover activities with business requirementsFacilitate regular cutover planning meetings and status updatesAct as the primary point of contact for all cutover-related issuesRisk Management:
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategiesMonitor cutover progress and address any issues that ariseImplement contingency plans as needed to minimize disruptionTesting and Validation:
Coordinate system testing and validation activities post-cutoverEnsure all financial processes function correctly in the new systemWork with QA teams to resolve any post-cutover issuesDocumentation and Training:
Document cutover processes, plans, and lessons learnedDevelop and deliver training materials for end-usersEnsure all stakeholders are adequately trained on the new systemExperience:
Experience in managing system cutovers, preferably with SAP and WorkdayProven track record of successfully leading cutover activities for large-scale ERP implementations or configurationsExperience in data migration, system testing, and validationSkills:
Strong project management and organizational skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesAbility to work under pressure and manage tight deadlinesSystematic thinking, dependencies with other workstreamsLook into the detail but also oversee the bigger pictureProficiency in SAP and Workday systemsKey Competencies:
Pro-activeAnalytical thinking and problem-solvingAttention to detail and accuracyFlexibility and adaptabilityStrategic planning and execution