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Sameer Joshi

Sameer Joshi

Pune

Summary

  • SAP Transformation & Presales Leader with 25 years of experience driving enterprise-wide change through S/4HANA, Finance modernization, and process excellence.
  • Certified SAP FICO consultant with deep understanding of financial governance, value realization, and business case design.
  • Proven record of leading multi-tower SAP pursuits (USD 50 M +) across Finance, Logistics, BTP, Analytics, and AMS.
  • Expert in end-to-end presales lifecycle – deal qualification, estimation, solution design, pricing, due diligence, and BAFO.
  • Experienced across Greenfield, Brownfield, and SDT programs, with the ability to choose and tailor methodologies (Activate, Agile, Hybrid) based on transformation complexity, governance needs, and business priorities.
  • Skilled in SAP Signavio, Clean Core, and BTP-based extensions under RISE and GROW with SAP, enabling scalable, value-driven transformation.
  • Combines Finance depth with cross-functional solutioning expertise to align technology strategy with measurable business outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Consultant – SAP Finance Solutioning (Presales & Transformation)

Hexaware Technologies Ltd
Pune
10.2024 - Current
  • Leading SAP Finance presales and solutioning engagements across industries.
  • Supporting proposal creation, estimation, and client workshops.
  • Collaborating with partner teams to enhance Finance offerings and delivery readiness.

Solution Architect – SAP S/4HANA Finance

T-Systems ICT India Pvt Ltd
Pune
11.2021 - 09.2024
  • Directed Finance solutioning for Greenfield, Brownfield & Selective Data Transition programs.
  • Designed and priced integrated SAP S/4HANA solutions for deals up to USD 50 M.
  • Created commercial structures and transition frameworks aligned to client objectives.
  • Drove deal wins through differentiated Finance solutioning and value articulation.

Solution Architect – SAP Finance & Presales

Wipro Ltd
Pune
04.2019 - 11.2021
  • Led Finance presales for multi-million-dollar transformation deals (USD 5–30 M).
  • Managed cutover & migration for a global S/4HANA Greenfield implementation.
  • Stabilized AMS for a European electronics client, reducing P1/P2 incidents by 35%.

Project & Competency Manager – Presales & Delivery

Atos India Pvt Ltd
Pune
10.2016 - 04.2019
  • Managed multi-country S/4HANA Finance rollout (~USD 12 M) for a UK media client.
  • Led a 25-member FICO team; built Finance competency and presales capability.
  • Streamlined proposal processes and solution governance for high-value deals.

SAP Finance Lead

Tietoevry (Formerly Tieto Software Technologies Pvt Ltd)
Pune
10.2014 - 10.2016
  • Delivered SAP build and optimization projects; achieved €30 K in incremental revenue via process improvements.
  • Supported Finance transformation programs through system harmonization and efficiency improvements.

SAP FICO Lead/Consultant

Capgemini, IBM, Siemens IT Solutions
01.2007 - 12.2014
  • Executed global SAP rollouts, enhancements, and AMS projects supporting Finance operations worldwide.

Education

MBA - Finance

Sinhagad Institute of Management
Pune, India

PG Diploma - Financial Services

Pune University
Pune, India

B.Com -

S.P. College
Pune, India

Skills

  • SAP Finance & Transformation
  • S/4HANA Finance
  • Financial Accounting
  • Controlling
  • Process Modelling & Optimization
  • Clean Core & BTP Extension Strategy
  • Intercompany Reconciliations
  • Forecasting
  • Profitability Analysis
  • Decision Support
  • Full Presales Lifecycle
  • RFP/RFI Management
  • Proposal Writing
  • Value Articulation
  • Solution Defense
  • Commercial Modelling
  • Cross-Functional Solution Design
  • Due Diligence
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Competitive Analysis
  • CXO Presentations
  • Finance Transformation
  • Business Process Optimization
  • Change Enablement
  • Agile Delivery
  • Waterfall Delivery
  • Practice Enablement
  • Capability Building
  • Greenfield programs
  • Brownfield programs
  • SDT programs
  • Methodology selection

Accomplishments

  • Delivered SAP Finance and AMS programs valued USD 300 K – 50 M.
  • Improved presales win rate by 25% through optimized RFP strategy.
  • Developed reusable Finance frameworks reducing bid-preparation time by 40%.
  • Reduced AMS backlog by 30% through stabilization initiatives.
  • Championed SAP Signavio process-modelling to enable Clean Core adoption and efficiency gains.
  • Twice recognized for excellence in presales and proposal development.

Core Skills

S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO, Universal Journal, Group Reporting), Process Modelling & Optimization using SAP Signavio, Clean Core & BTP Extension Strategy, RISE & GROW with SAP Programs, Decision Support, Full Presales Lifecycle, CXO Presentations, Finance Transformation, Business Process Optimization, Change Enablement, Agile & Waterfall Delivery, Practice Enablement, Capability Building, Experienced in Greenfield, Brownfield, and SDT programs with strategic understanding of methodology selection (Activate, Agile, Hybrid)

Timeline

Principal Consultant – SAP Finance Solutioning (Presales & Transformation)

Hexaware Technologies Ltd
10.2024 - Current

Solution Architect – SAP S/4HANA Finance

T-Systems ICT India Pvt Ltd
11.2021 - 09.2024

Solution Architect – SAP Finance & Presales

Wipro Ltd
04.2019 - 11.2021

Project & Competency Manager – Presales & Delivery

Atos India Pvt Ltd
10.2016 - 04.2019

SAP Finance Lead

Tietoevry (Formerly Tieto Software Technologies Pvt Ltd)
10.2014 - 10.2016

SAP FICO Lead/Consultant

Capgemini, IBM, Siemens IT Solutions
01.2007 - 12.2014

MBA - Finance

Sinhagad Institute of Management

PG Diploma - Financial Services

Pune University

B.Com -

S.P. College
Sameer Joshi