Functional Lead: SAP Finance & Controlling

Functional Lead: SAP Finance & Controlling

We are seeking an experienced Functional Lead in SAP Finance & Controlling (FI/CO) with strong business process knowledge to join our team. The role involves leading the implementation, configuration, and ongoing optimization of FI/CO modules, working closely with clients to translate financial processes into SAP solutions and drive efficiency across finance, procurement, supply chain, and human resources.

• Lead the design, implementation, and support of SAP FI/CO solutions, ensuring alignment with business processes.
• Analyze and map client business processes, particularly in finance, procurement, supply chain, and human resources, to SAP FI/CO functionality.
• Gather and translate business requirements into functional specifications for SAP FI/CO solutions, tailoring them to optimize clients' existing processes.
• Provide subject matter expertise on SAP FI/CO modules, ensuring optimal integration with other SAP modules such as MM, SD, PP, and HR.
• Manage full-cycle SAP implementations, from requirements gathering through system configuration, testing, training, and post-go-live support.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth integration of financial data across all business functions.
• Continuously identify opportunities for improving financial processes through SAP enhancements and industry best practices.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members and end users, fostering knowledge transfer and promoting system adoption.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP FI/CO-related issues to minimize business disruption and ensure optimal system performance.
• Stay updated on SAP innovations, particularly within SAP S/4
  
  HANA, and recommend enhancements that align with business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Technology, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP FI/CO implementation and configuration, including multiple full-cycle projects.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end business processes across industries and how they map to SAP functionality.
• Proven ability to analyze and optimize financial and controlling processes for business efficiency.
• Deep expertise in SAP FI/CO module configuration, customization, and integration with other modules such as MM, SD, PP, and HR.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage business stakeholders and understand their needs.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead multiple projects and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and learning environment.