SAP Finance Senior Consultant with 5-8 years of experience in Brownfield migration projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct fit‑gap analyses for FI/CO processes, documenting conversion requirements and impacts on period‑close, reporting, and compliance.
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Lead design workshops with finance and controlling stakeholders; produce functional specifications for FI (GL, AP/AR, AA, Bank) and CO (Cost Centers, Profitability Analysis, Internal Orders).
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Configure FI/CO settings in the target system (chart of accounts, fiscal year variant, costing variants, allocation cycles).
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Drive data‑migration activities: extract, cleanse, map, and validate master data (GL accounts, cost elements, profit centers) using SAP tools (LSMW, Data Services, Migration Cockpit).
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Assess and guide remediation of custom ABAP code, BAdIs, and user‑exits affecting FI/CO.
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Develop and execute test scripts for unit, integration, and UAT; support defect resolution and ensure financial data integrity across cut‑over.
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Provide subject‑matter expertise during go‑live, hyper‑care, and post‑go‑live stabilization, focusing on period‑close, tax reporting, and audit readiness.
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Create documentation (process flows, SOPs, training material) and deliver knowledge‑transfer sessions to finance super‑users.
Required Experience & Qualifications
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5–8 years of SAP FI/CO implementation experience, with at least 2 years on brownfield conversion projects.
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Strong functional knowledge of all FI sub‑modules and CO sub‑modules; familiarity with related integration points (MM, SD, PS).
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SAP FI/CO certification(s) preferred.
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Hands‑on experience with data‑migration tools (LSMW, SAP Data Services, Migration Cockpit) and SAP Solution Manager.
Core Skills
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Analytical ability to reconcile financial data, identify gaps, and propose optimized configurations.
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Excellent facilitation and communication skills for workshops, training, and stakeholder updates.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a larger project team.
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Proficiency in SAP Activate methodology and change‑management processes for finance.
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline.