SAP Finance Functional Consultant

Role

Title:

SAP Finance Functional Consultant

Location: Manchester/Birmingham/London

Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience

Career Level: Consultant

Applicants must be British citizens due to security requirements.

• Functional Delivery & Documentation
• Prepare and maintain high-quality functional documentation including:
• Business Process Solution Documents
• Configuration rationale documentation
• RICEFW specifications - Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows
• Translate business requirements into structured functional designs.
• Ensure completeness, traceability, and accuracy of deliverables within assigned scope.
• Support configuration validation and testing activities.
• Process & Technology Expertise
• Demonstrate strong process knowledge within assigned functional area.
• Apply sound technology understanding to align solutions with system capabilities.
• Support solution design discussions with structured input.
• Contribute to resolving design and build-related challenges using analytical reasoning.
• Client Interaction & Expectation Management
• Manage defined client interactions independently within scope.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in workshops and status discussions.
• Manage client expectations by setting realistic timelines and solution boundaries.
• Problem Solving & Proactiveness
• Anticipate potential risks within assigned scope and propose mitigation actions.
• Take proactive ownership of tasks and follow through to completion.
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Demonstrate a strong teamwork mindset.
• Maintain positive and professional stakeholder relationships.
• Professional Development & Growth Orientation
• Demonstrate aspiration and motivation to grow within the role.
• Proactively pursue upskilling in both process and technology areas.
• Clearly articulate career direction and development objectives.

• Strong problem-solving capability with ability to respond quickly to challenges.
• Good communication skills
• Exposure to AI-enabled tools and ability to apply them to improve efficiency in documentation, analysis, and functional solution validation.
• Deep process knowledge and relevant technology experience within assigned domain.
• Proven experience in preparing Business Process Solution Documents, configuration rationale, and RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows) documentation.
• Experience managing defined client interactions independently.

• Exposure to project lifecycle implementations.
• Experience working in structured delivery environments.
• Demonstrated initiative in continuous learning and professional development
• Key SAP Financial Accounting modules such as the General Ledger;
  Accounts Receivables;
  Accounts Payables; and Asset Accounting.
• Key SAP Controlling modules such as Cost Centre Accounting;
  Profit Centre Accounting; CO-PA;
  Allocations;
  Product Costing.
• Experience in Project Systems, Group Reporting, and Central Finance may be considered.

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice.