Job Description
- Expertise in Fit-to-Standard methodology for public cloud implementations, including gap analysis and mitigation strategies.
- Strong knowledge of Finance processes in professional services - General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Financial Close, Cost & Profitability Analysis, and Group Reporting.
- Experience with Revenue Recognition, Engagement Billing, Forecasting, and WIP Management in project-based service delivery.
- Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology, sprint-based delivery, and PI planning cycles.
- Integration experience with tax engines (OneSource), vendor systems (Coupa), and banking interfaces.
- Preferred: SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Finance certification and professional degree in Finance/Accounting
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end Finance workstream for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation, ensuring alignment with SaaS constraints and industry best practices.
- Conduct cl ient workshops, validate requirements, and oversee configuration for Finance processes.
- Manage integration points between Finance and other modules (SD, PS) and external systems.
Governance & Stakeholder Management
- Drive program governance for Finance scope, including RAID logs, status reporting, and risk escalation.
- Collaborating with Engagement Management and Technology leads to ensuring cross-functional alignment.
Quality Assurance
- Validate solution design, testing, and cutover deliverables for Finance.
- Ensure compliance with SAP best practices and public cloud limitations (no custom code beyond allowed extensibility).
Change Management
- Support organizational changes for Finance processes, including training and adoption strategies.