S4 HANA FICO/CFIN expert Functional consultant

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP FI with a focus on Order to Cash processes.
• Proven experience in leading SAP implementations or upgrades.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and sales processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Certifications and Technical Proficiency:

• SAP FI/CO & S/4HANA Certification: Certified in SAP FI/CO and S/4HANA, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial and controlling processes.

• Expertise in Niche Technologies: Proficient in specialized technologies, including S/4HANA, Central Finance (CFIN), Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM), New General Ledger (New GL), New Asset Accounting, Controlling (CO), and CO-PA (Profitability Analysis).

• Familiarity with S/4HANA Accounting: Preferably knowledgeable in S/4HANA Accounting practices.

• Flexible Work Availability: Willingness to work flexible shifts across UK, US, and APAC time zones, with availability to provide support during weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP FI OTC processes.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, and IT teams to ensure effective integration of OTC processes within the SAP environment.
• Provide expertise and guidance on SAP FI functionalities related to OTC.
• Manage a team of SAP FI consultants and analysts, mentoring them to enhance their skills and performance.
• Oversee system configuration, data migration, and user training for SAP FI related to OTC.
• Analyze order and cash flow data, preparing reports for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls throughout the OTC process.
• Act as a liaison between finance and sales departments to address system issues and drive enhancements.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize OTC processes and increase efficiency.

• Extensive Experience: Over 10-14 years in SAP FICO S/4HANA and Central Finance (CFIN), with a robust background in core domain skills, including Record to Report (RTR), Procure to Pay (PTP), Order to Cash (OTC), and Materials Management (MM) modules.

• SAP FI Expertise: 6-8 years of comprehensive experience in the design, implementation, support, and upgrades of SAP FI modules, specifically General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting, and Controlling (CO) modules (Cost Centre and Profit Centre accounting).

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in S/4HANA versions 1809 and 1909, with a solid understanding of Fiori tiles.

• Business Analysis: Demonstrated experience functioning as a business analyst on large-scale and complex projects.

• Integration Skills: Hands-on experience in developing and supporting systems with interfaces across multiple platforms, including flat files, web services/proxies, IDocs, and Remote Function Calls (RFCs).

• Integration Knowledge: Strong understanding of integration points between MM-SD and SD-FICO.

• Additional Exposure: Familiarity with Solution Manager (SOLMAN) and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems is a plus.

• Collaborative Approach: Proven ability to understand business processes and effectively collaborate across various business units.

• Team Player: Capacity to thrive in a team environment, engaging productively with team members.

• Results-Driven: A results-oriented mindset with adaptability and flexibility in achieving project goals.