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SAP S4 HANA Functional Lead - Specialty FI/CO

oXya · Jersey City, NJ · 2 wk ago
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About the role

oXya is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Functional Lead – Finance (FI/CO) to drive Finance transformation initiatives and lead cross-functional delivery across enterprise SAP S/4HANA programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Own and lead all Finance-related S/4HANA conversion activities: CVI, Simplification Items, ACDOCA design, CO-PA, Universal Journal alignment, and functional remediation.

  • Ensure seamless integration of FI-CO with other modules (SD, MM, PP, PS, TM, EWM) and external systems.

  • Deliver full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations using Agile and SAP Activate methodologies, including rollouts, conversions, data migrations, and enhancement projects.

  • Lead workshops, blueprinting, functional design, testing cycles, cutover planning, and hypercare.

  • Drive the Record-to-Report (R2R) scope with a strong focus on Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts receivable, General ledger (GL).

  • Validate and guide functional impacts across Z-developments, interfaces, and custom processes.

  • Produce high-quality functional specifications for WRICEF objects and ensure alignment with technical teams.

  • Lead functional testing cycles with structured documentation and traceability.

  • Identify process improvements, automation opportunities (RPA), and best practices.

  • Work with SAP Fiori apps, Analytical apps, CDS views, and Embedded Analytics for real-time insights.

PROGRAM & DELIVERY GOVERNANCE

  • Act as the functional authority of S/4HANA programs (Brownfield, Bluefield).

  • Ensure alignment with SAP Activate methodology and oXya delivery standards.

  • Anticipate risks, cross-module impacts, and propose sustainable remediation strategies.

  • Support cutover planning, mock conversions, data validation, and readiness assessments.

PRE-SALES & RFP CONTRIBUTION

  • Participate in pre-sales cycles, discovery workshops, and solution demonstrations.

  • Shape proposals and RFP responses related to Finance transformation and S/4HANA conversion.

  • Translate complex SAP concepts into clear, business-oriented guidance for Finance and IT stakeholders.

  • Act as the trusted advisor for clients on S/4HANA roadmap, Finance transformation, and conversion strategy.

LEADERSHIP & PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT

  • Contribute to the development of oXya’s S/4HANA methodology, templates, and internal knowledge base.

  • Mentor junior consultants and support capability building within the FI/CO and cross-functional teams.

  • Stay current with SAP S/4HANA innovations, roadmap updates, and Finance best practices.

COLLABORATION & CLIENT ENGAGEMENT

  • Work closely with internal teams (BASIS, ABAP, delivery) and other functional domains.

  • Engage with diverse stakeholders across Finance, IT, Procurement, and Supply Chain & other functional areas as needed.

  • Lead client workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and functional design reviews.

  • Act as a Trusted Advisor, translate complex challenges into clear guidance and support client decision-making.

Educational/Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

  • 10+ years of experience in SAP FI/CO, including strong exposure to multi-client or AMS environments.

  • Strong S/4HANA Finance expertise, including Universal Journal (ACDOCA), CO-PA, CVI, and Simplification Items.

  • Proven experience participating in multiple SAP S/4HANA conversions (Brownfield or Bluefield), including functional lead responsibilities.

  • Strong understanding of end-to-end integration across FI, CO, MM, SD, Procurement, and Supply Chain.

  • Experience leading workshops, functional design sessions, testing cycles, and cutover activities.

  • Ability to develop detailed functional specifications and validate technical deliverables (WRICEF).

  • Expertise in key Finance processes and concepts, including New GL, Document Splitting, Parallel Accounting, Margin Analysis, Financial Closing, Treasury, and Revenue Accounting.

  • Strong knowledge of Financial Closing, Treasury, and Revenue Accounting.

  • Understanding of SAP BTP, Clean Core principles, and extensibility frameworks.

  • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead in complex client environments.

  • Willingness to travel up to 20% across the US.

Nice to have

  • SAP certification in SAP S/4HANA Finance.

  • Experience integrating SAP with:

    • - SAP SuccessFactors
    • - SAP Concur
    • - Other enterprise platforms

  • Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM for change tracking and incident management.

  • ITIL certification or experience working in an ITIL-aligned delivery model.

  • Experience working with JIRA/Confluence, Service now and other traceability tools.

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