IT Business Partner – Finance

Job Title: IT Business Partner - Finance

Location - Charlotte, NC Area (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Direct Hire

Role Overview

HireKraft is conducting a search for an experienced IT Business Partner – Finance to serve as the strategic technology leader supporting enterprise Finance functions.

This individual will act as the primary liaison between Finance leadership and IT, helping define technology strategy, drive Finance transformation initiatives, optimize business processes, and maximize value from enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate combines strong Finance domain expertise, SAP S/4HANA Finance experience, executive stakeholder management skills, and the ability to align technology investments with business objectives.

Important Details

• Permanent full-time direct hire position
• Hybrid work environment
• Charlotte-area candidates preferred
• Candidates located within the Columbia, SC to Charlotte, NC corridor will also be considered
• Manufacturing industry environment
• SAP S/4HANA Finance ecosystem
• Executive-facing role with high visibility
• Finance transformation and modernization focus

Why This Opportunity?

• Strategic leadership role supporting enterprise Finance operations
• Opportunity to shape long-term Finance technology strategy
• Exposure to large-scale SAP modernization initiatives
• High level of interaction with executive leadership teams
• Ability to influence enterprise transformation efforts
• Long-term career growth within a rapidly evolving organization
• Opportunity to drive measurable business value through technology

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Finance technology strategy and multi-year roadmap
• Serve as the primary technology partner to Finance leadership
• Partner with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Procurement, and Controlling teams
• Own Finance application portfolio management, prioritization, budgeting, and planning
• Lead delivery, enhancement, and support of Finance technology platforms
• Drive optimization and continuous improvement of SAP S/4HANA Finance capabilities
• Support ERP, reporting, procurement, and Finance modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, Integration, and Data teams
• Manage external vendors, implementation partners, and managed service providers
• Ensure application stability, service performance, and governance compliance
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve operational efficiency
• Support enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives

Preferred Background

• Enterprise Finance technology leadership
• SAP S/4HANA Finance implementation or support experience
• Finance transformation and modernization programs
• Manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environments
• ERP implementation and optimization programs
• Financial systems strategy and governance
• Procurement and Source-to-Pay platforms (Ivalua experience is a plus)
• Executive stakeholder management
• Application portfolio management
• Digital transformation initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field
• 8 years of experience supporting enterprise applications, ERP systems, or business technology functions
• 3 years of experience partnering directly with Finance organizations
• Strong SAP S/4HANA Finance experience including:
• General Ledger (GL)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Asset Accounting
• Cost Controlling
• Financial Reporting
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and application strategies
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business objectives into technology solutions

How to Apply

Please share:

• Your resume

• A brief summary of your Finance technology and SAP S/4HANA experience

• Your preferred location

• Compensation expectations