We are seeking a Consulting Lead – SAP Finance & Group Reporting to lead the design, implementation, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA Finance and Group Reporting solutions for global clients. This role requires a strong balance of core SAP Finance expertise and hands-on Group Reporting experience, partnering closely with finance leadership, accounting teams, and project stakeholders to deliver compliant, scalable, and business-aligned solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance and Group Reporting implementations
- Drive requirement gathering and solution design across Record-to-Report (R2R), including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, and Financial Close
- Design and configure SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting, including:
- Consolidation units and groups
- Ownership management and consolidation methods
- Intercompany matching and eliminations
- Currency translation and validation rules
- Ensure tight integration between operational finance (FI) and group consolidation and reporting processes
- Act as a trusted advisor to finance, accounting, and controllership stakeholders
- Lead client workshops, blueprinting sessions, and design reviews covering both FI and Group Reporting
- Provide functional leadership and mentoring to consultants and offshore delivery teams
- Support testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT) with a focus on financial accuracy and reconciliation
- Assist with cutover, go-live, and hypercare, ensuring smooth period-end and consolidation cycles
- Contribute to pre-sales activities, including solution architecture, RFP responses, estimations, and demonstrations
Qualifications & Skills:
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Strong hands-on experience in SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, AA, Financial Close)
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Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting, including consolidation and statutory reporting
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Solid understanding of financial accounting principles, consolidation logic, and multi-currency environments
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SAP S/4HANA Finance certification(s) preferred
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Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning and/or Reporting is a plus
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Experience in pre-sales, RFPs, and client solution demonstrations
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Ability to bridge business finance requirements with system design
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Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
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Experience working with global, multi-entity organizations and distributed delivery models
Location:
US/Canada