SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting Senior Consultant
India
Job Description
SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting Senior Consultant
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

The SAP Central Finance (CFIN) Senior Consultant will lead the design, implementation, and support of SAP S/4HANA Central Finance solutions as part of large-scale finance transformation initiatives. The role requires strong functional finance expertise, deep understanding of SAP CFIN architecture, and hands-on experience with real-time financial integration from multiple source systems.

Key Responsibilities

Central Finance Implementation

Lead end-to-end SAP Central Finance implementations, including:

Landscape assessment and fit-gap analysis

Design of CFIN architecture and deployment approach

Configure and support:

·       SAP S/4HANA Finance

·       Central Finance scenarios

·       Real-time and periodic replication

·       Integration & Data Replication

Configure and manage:

·       SLT (SAP Landscape Transformation)

·       FI document replication from SAP ECC and non-SAP systems

Handle:

·       Cost objects (Cost Center, Internal Orders, Profit Centers)

·       GL balances and transactional data replication

·       Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve replication issues and errors

·       Finance & Controlling Expertise

Strong functional knowledge in:

·       General Ledger (New GL)

·       Accounts Payable & Receivable

·       Asset Accounting

·       Cost Center Accounting

·       Profit Center Accounting

·       Support financial harmonization, reconciliation, and period-end close

·       Technical & Functional Design

Prepare and review:

·       Functional design documents (FDD)

·       Configuration rationales

·       Test scenarios and reconciliation strategies

·       Collaborate with ABAP and Basis teams on:

·       Enhancements

·       Performance tuning

·       Error handling and automation

·       Testing & Deployment

Lead:

·       Integration testing (SIT)

·       User acceptance testing (UAT)

·       Cutover and go-live activities

·       Support hyper care and post go-live stabilization

·       Stakeholder & Team Leadership

·       Act as a functional lead or workstream lead for CFIN

·Engage with business stakeholders and finance leadership

· Mentor junior consultants and review deliverables

Skill Requirements

·       Strong experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance

·       Hands-on experience in SAP Central Finance

·       Expertise in SAP SLT configuration and monitoring

·       Deep financial accounting and controlling knowledge

·       Experience with multi-system and global finance landscapes

Good to Have

·       SAP MDG for Finance

·       SAP BPC / Group Reporting

·       SAP Fiori (Finance apps)

Knowledge of:

·       Universal Journal (ACDOCA)

·       Data harmonization and mapping strategies

·       S/4HANA brownfield or landscape transformation projects

Certifications (Preferred)

·       SAP S/4HANA Finance certification

·       SAP Central Finance certification

 

Soft Skills

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·       Excellent communication and stakeholder management

·       Ability to work independently in complex environments

·       Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Other Requirements

Certifications (Preferred)

· SAP S/4HANA Finance certification

·       SAP Central Finance certification

 

Soft Skills

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·       Excellent communication and stakeholder management

·       Ability to work independently in complex environments

·       Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 230,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.