SAP S4 FI/CO Functional Lead

Role: SAP S4 FI/CO Functional Lead

Location: Plano, TX (Remote)

Type: Contract

• Refine the Finance, Accounting and Controlling process scope, identifying any gaps when necessary. Perform system demonstrations designed to showcase the existing standard SAP S/4HANA functionality and secure buy-in from customers, while identifying any gaps, and/or requirements. Translate local business requirements into related configuration requirements and perform system set-ups in S/4 HANA to meet customer requirements.
• Identify any Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows and/or any other development objects necessary to bridge requirements with SAP S/4HANA functionality through the creation of Functional Specification documentation. Interface effectively with developers to translate Functional Specification documentation into Technical Specifications and the development of technical designs
• Identify local security requirements and work with Security staff on the creation of security profiles necessary to support local needs
• Perform field and value mappings associated with data conversion efforts
• Perform demonstrations of the updated system, post build (Configuration and Development) activities to showcase the incorporation and validate localization requirements
• Provide support and subject matter expertise during the execution of testing activities and resolve any specific issues identified during testing
• Work on the development training materials incorporating requirements and deliver end user training or train the trainer workshops according to the training plans/schedules
• Provide subject matter expert support during cutover and go-live activities and perform tasks assigned as part of cutover plan and schedules
• Provide support post go-live and resolve post go-live issues Years of Experience
• Requires 6+ years of experience in SAP S/4 HANA and/or SAP ECC configuration and testing activities, specifically in Finance, Accounting and Controlling processes
• Multiple (over 4) SAP implementation full life-cycle experience Project Management and Team Leadership experience SAP ECC / S/4HANA FI/CO Configuration and testing experience Education and Certifications
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Skills:
• Solid knowledge of system development methodology, project management and system architecture. Preferably involving the implementation of SAP ECC or S/4HANA, particularly Finance, Accounting and Controlling processes
• Solid analytical / problem solving skills Ability to evaluate IT and business challenges from a broad perspective. Strong influencing and excellent communication skills. Ability to translate between non-technical business users and technical IT resources.
• Strong client service attitude
• Strong organizational and time management skills Languages
• English fluency preferred