Product Specialist

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

Mandatory Skills

• 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

• Experience with:

• 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

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