SAP FI Functional Specialist

About the Role

This role involves managing all aspects of the platform transition, including planning, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support. You will provide critical leadership and guidance to functions, utilizing your extensive knowledge and experience of the SAP S/4 HANA system.

Responsibilities

• SAP Functional Leadership
  • Serve as the SAP FI subject matter expert for Finance processes.
  • Manage SAP Finance configuration and solution design.
  • Support finance transformation initiatives.
  • Recommend best practices and process improvements.
  • Lead solution design workshops with business stakeholders.
  • Evaluate impacts of new business requirements on SAP Finance processes.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance Support & Business Process Optimization
  • Analyze current business processes and identify automation opportunities.
  • Reduce manual activities and improve reporting and financial visibility.
  • Support AI and workflow automation initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement of Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R).
• Configure and Change Management
  • Configure SAP FI solutions and validate master data structures.
  • Test new enhancements and support releases and upgrades.
  • Manage transport and change requests.
  • Maintain system documentation and training materials.
• Compliance & Controls
  • Support SOX compliance and maintain segregation of duties requirements.
  • Ensure audit readiness and support GRC controls.
  • Establish financial governance standards.
  • Participate in internal and external audits.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer
  • Develop Finance user training and mentor analysts and business users.
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer from consulting partners.
  • Build internal SAP Finance competency.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the integral functions, features, and capabilities of SAP S/4 HANA Financial Accounting.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of driving large-scale technology transformation projects to completion.
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and robust decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Nature & Scope

• Recognized as a subject matter expert in the job area.
• Manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports to: Director of IT Applications