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