Grocery Outlet

SAP Functional Lead - Finance

Grocery Outlet$160K — $175K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years in SAP Finance (FI/CO) roles
  • Deep expertise in SAP FI/CO modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, CO)
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred
  • Strong understanding of financial processes and controls
  • Proven track record in solution design, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement
  • Experience in integrated SAP landscapes (MM, SD, etc.)
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Own SAP FI/CO processes from end-to-end
  • Act as functional subject matter expert for Finance in SAP
  • Drive standardization of financial processes
  • Lead requirements gathering and solution design for enhancements
  • Ensure scalability and compliance with SAP best practices
  • Partner with Product and Engineering teams for solution delivery
  • Collaborate with Finance and Accounting to translate business needs into system solutions

Benefits

  • Annual bonus program
  • Equity opportunities
  • 401(k) profit sharing
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Employee well-being programs
Full Job Description


About the Role:

The SAP Finance Functional Lead is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of SAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) capabilities, supporting core financial processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Costing, and Profitability Analysis. This role serves as the primary liaison between Finance business stakeholders and technology teams, driving solution design, delivery, and continuous optimization of SAP financial systems. A key focus of the position is enabling the transition from custom, manual processes to standardized, automated, and scalable SAP solutions while ensuring strong financial controls, data integrity, and compliance. The role also partners closely with Product, Engineering, Data, and Application Support teams and reports directly to the Vice President of Business Solutions.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Own end-to-end SAP FI/CO processes including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, and Profitability Analysis
  • Act as the functional SME for Finance within SAP, ensuring alignment with business goals and best practices
  • Drive standardization of financial processes across the organization
  • Lead requirements gathering, solution design, and configuration for SAP FI/CO enhancements and projects
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned with SAP best practices
  • Partner with Product and Engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions
  • Work closely with Finance, Accounting, and FP&A teams to understand business needs and translate them into system solutions
  • Provide guidance on system capabilities, process improvements, and automation opportunities
  • Support financial close processes and critical business cycles
  • Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve process efficiency
  • Drive automation initiatives within financial processes (e.g., invoice processing, reconciliations)
  • Feed improvements into product backlog aligned to business value
  • Ensure adherence to financial controls, audit requirements, and regulatory compliance
  • Support internal and external audits related to SAP Finance processes
  • Maintain proper documentation and change controls

About the Pay:
  • Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $175,000 Annually
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Equity
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
  • Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary based on location

About You:
  • 8-12+ years of experience in SAP Finance (FI/CO) functional roles
  • Deep expertise in SAP FI/CO modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, CO)
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred
  • Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and controls
  • Proven experience in:
    • End-to-end solution design and delivery
    • Business stakeholder engagement (Finance/Accounting)
    • Driving process improvements and automation
  • Experience working in integrated SAP landscapes (MM, SD, etc.)
  • Ability to balance Build (projects) and Run (support & stabilization) responsibilities
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field

About Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is a supermarket company that offers discount, overstocked and closeout products from name brand and private label suppliers. The company was founded in 1946 in San Francisco, California and has since expanded to over 350 locations in the United States. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. went public in 2019 and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol GO. The company's mission is to provide customers with high-quality products at affordable prices.
Learn more about Grocery Outlet
Size
803 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$92.2 million
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+11%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
NASDAQ

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