SAP Finance| SAP Functional_Hybrid@Irving,TX

Job Title: SAP Functional | SAP Finance Work Location & Reporting Address: Irving, TX 75039 (Hybrid) Contract duration: 6 months for now, later it will get extended
Job Details:
Minimum years of experience required: 10 years
Must Have Skills: SAP Finance (R2R)
Detailed Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Lead SAP Finance (R2R) Consultant with 10+ years of expertise in SAP Finance to lead the Record-to-Report (R2R) workstream in a large-scale global S/4HANA transformation initiative.
The role demands strong leadership in financial process transformation, global template standardization, and S/4HANA Finance solution architecture, ensuring alignment between business objectives, regulatory requirements, and SAP best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Transformation
Lead the R2R workstream in S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield/Brownfield/Selective Data Transition)
Define and drive global finance transformation strategy, including process standardization and harmonization
Own the global template design for R2R processes across regions
Partner with Finance leadership to align business vision with S/4HANA capabilities

Solution Architecture & Design
Own end-to-end S/4HANA Finance solution design for:
o General Ledger (GL) with Universal Journal (ACDOCA)
o Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)
o Asset Accounting (AA)
o Cost Center Accounting & Profit Center Accounting
o Internal Orders and Product Costing (if applicable)
Design chart of accounts harmonization, parallel accounting, and group reporting structures
Lead fit-gap workshops, blueprinting, and solution design sessions
Ensure adoption of S/4HANA standard best practices and simplifications

Global Template & Rollouts
Define and govern global finance template, ensuring consistency across countries
Lead multi-country rollouts, including localization for tax, statutory, and compliance requirements
Oversee cutover planning, financial data migration, and go-live strategy
Support hypercare and stabilization phases

Data Migration & Integration
Define and oversee finance data migration strategy (GL balances, open items, assets, CO data)
Collaborate with data teams to ensure data quality, reconciliation, and validation
Design integrations with:
o MM (Procure-to-Pay)
o SD (Order-to-Cash)
o EWM, TM, and external systems
Manage interfaces, middleware, and financial reporting systems

Close Process & Reporting
Lead design and optimization of:
o Financial closing processes (month-end/year-end)
o Intercompany accounting and reconciliation
o Group reporting and consolidation
Drive adoption of:
o S/4HANA Fiori apps for finance
o Embedded analytics and real-time reporting

Testing & Quality Governance
Define and govern testing strategy (SIT, UAT, regression)
Ensure financial accuracy, audit compliance, and control effectiveness
Identify and mitigate risks related to financial processes and compliance

Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Lead and mentor finance functional teams (onshore/offshore)
Act as trusted advisor to CFO organization and business stakeholders
Facilitate executive workshops and steering committee discussions
Manage system integrators, vendors, and cross-functional teams

Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Drive finance transformation through:
o Automation (RPA, workflows)
o Advanced analytics & real-time dashboards
o Central Finance (if applicable)
Identify opportunities for process simplification and cost optimization
Promote digital finance capabilities aligned with SAP S/4HANA roadmap

Required Skills & Experience

Experience
10+ years of SAP Finance (FICO) experience, with strong focus on R2R processes
Proven leadership in S/4HANA Finance transformation programs
Experience in global template design and multi-country deployments
Strong exposure to financial closing, reporting, and compliance processes

Functional & Technical Expertise
Deep expertise in:
o General Ledger, AP, AR, Asset Accounting
o Universal Journal (ACDOCA)
o Parallel accounting (IFRS, Local GAAP)
o Intercompany reconciliation & group reporting
Strong understanding of integration with MM, SD, and controlling modules
Knowledge of:
o Central Finance / Group Reporting (preferred)
o Fiori apps and embedded analytics

Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong program leadership and ownership mindset
Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills
Ability to drive global alignment and change management
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Qualifications
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Professional certifications (CA, CPA, CMA preferred)
SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification (strongly preferred)

Preferred / Nice to Have
Experience with:
o Central Finance or Finance Shared Services transformation
o SAP Group Reporting / BPC / SAC
o RISE with SAP / Cloud deployments
o Agile/SAFe methodologies
Exposure to industries like Manufacturing, Pharma, Retail, or BFSI

Additional Information
Willingness to travel for global rollouts and workshops
Experience working in global delivery and cross-cultural environments