SAP S4 HANA Functional Lead - Specialty FI/CO

oXya is an independent provider of cloud and managed services, specializing in SAP technical services and cloud solutions. We support midsize and global enterprises in increasing the efficiency, stability, and flexibility of their mission‑critical IT systems. Our dedicated teams of experts operate as an extension of our clients’ IT organizations, delivering hands‑on technical expertise and long‑term partnership. As an independent advisor, we help clients select the most appropriate technical solutions for their business needs — and manage those solutions end‑to‑end. oXya runs SAP and related systems across a variety of environments, including private cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, ensuring secure, reliable, and high‑performing operations. About the Role oXya is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Functional Lead – Finance (FI/CO) to drive Finance transformation initiatives and lead cross‑functional delivery across enterprise SAP S/4HANA programs. In this role, you will own the Finance workstream and provide end‑to‑end leadership across Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) within SAP S/4HANA environments. You will bring deep implementation experience across the full lifecycle, including design, configuration, integration, testing, go‑live, and post‑go‑live support. This role is central to oXya transformation strategy. You will serve as a cross‑functional orchestrator, ensuring alignment across FI, CO, and integrated modules such as MM, SD, Procurement, and Supply Chain. In addition, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding Finance transformation strategy, conversion approaches, and industry best practices. You will also represent oXya in pre‑sales and solutioning activities, helping shape implementation approaches and contributing to the growth and maturity of our S/4HANA consulting practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP & S/4 HANA CONVERSION EXECUTION Own and lead all Finance‑related S/4HANA conversion activities: CVI, Simplification Items, ACDOCA design, CO‑PA, Universal Journal alignment, and functional remediation. Ensure seamless integration of FI‑CO with other modules (SD, MM, PP, PS, TM, EWM) and external systems. Deliver full‑cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations using Agile and SAP Activate methodologies, including rollouts, conversions, data migrations, and enhancement projects. Lead workshops, blueprinting, functional design, testing cycles, cutover planning, and hypercare. Drive the Record‑to‑Report (R2R) scope with a strong focus on Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts receivable, General ledger (GL). Validate and guide functional impacts across Z‑developments, interfaces, and custom processes. Produce high‑quality functional specifications for WRICEF objects and ensure alignment with technical teams. Lead functional testing cycles with structured documentation and traceability. Identify process improvements, automation opportunities (RPA), and best practices. Work with SAP Fiori apps, Analytical apps, CDS views, and Embedded Analytics for real‑time insights.

PROGRAM & DELIVERY GOVERNANCE

Act as the functional authority of S/4HANA programs (Brownfield, Bluefield). Ensure alignment with SAP Activate methodology and oXya delivery standards. Anticipate risks, cross‑module impacts, and propose sustainable remediation strategies. Support cutover planning, mock conversions, data validation, and readiness assessments.

PRE‑SALES & RFP CONTRIBUTION

Participate in pre‑sales cycles, discovery workshops, and solution demonstrations. Shape proposals and RFP responses related to Finance transformation and S/4HANA conversion. Translate complex SAP concepts into clear, business‑oriented guidance for Finance and IT stakeholders. Act as the trusted advisor for clients on S/4HANA roadmap, Finance transformation, and conversion strategy.

LEADERSHIP & PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT

Contribute to the development of oXya’s S/4HANA methodology, templates, and internal knowledge base. Mentor junior consultants and support capability building within the FI/CO and cross‑functional teams. Stay current with SAP S/4HANA innovations, roadmap updates, and Finance best practices.

COLLABORATION & CLIENT ENGAGEMENT

Work closely with internal teams (BASIS, ABAP, delivery) and other functional domains. Engage with diverse stakeholders across Finance, IT, Procurement, and Supply Chain & other functional areas as needed. Lead client workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and functional design reviews. Act as a Trusted Advisor, translate complex challenges into clear guidance and support client decision‑making.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in SAP FI/CO, including strong exposure to multi‑client or AMS environments. Strong S/4HANA Finance expertise, including Universal Journal (ACDOCA), CO‑PA, CVI, and Simplification Items. Proven experience participating in multiple SAP S/4HANA conversions (Brownfield or Bluefield), including functional lead responsibilities. Strong understanding of end‑to‑end integration across FI, CO, MM, SD, Procurement, and Supply Chain. Experience leading workshops, functional design sessions, testing cycles, and cutover activities. Ability to develop detailed functional specifications and validate technical deliverables (WRICEF). Expertise in key Finance processes and concepts, including New GL, Document Splitting, Parallel Accounting, Margin Analysis, Financial Closing, Treasury, and Revenue Accounting. Strong knowledge of Financial Closing, Treasury, and Revenue Accounting. Understanding of SAP BTP, Clean Core principles, and extensibility frameworks. Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead in complex client environments. Willingness to travel up to 20% across the US.

NICE TO HAVE

SAP certification in SAP S/4HANA Finance Experience integrating SAP with SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Concur, and other enterprise platforms. Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM for change tracking and incident management. ITIL certification or experience working in an ITIL‑aligned delivery model. Experience working with JIRA/Confluence, ServiceNow and other traceability tools. Why Join Us Build Real‑World Expertise: Gain hands‑on experience working in complex, enterprise‑grade SAP environments that power global business operations. Learn from the Best: Collaborate with a diverse and experienced team of SAP professionals committed to mentoring and sharing knowledge. Work with Modern Technologies: Engage with cutting‑edge cloud platforms and infrastructure solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, SAP BTP, SAP HANA) that are shaping the future of enterprise IT. Accelerate Your Career: Lay the foundation for long‑term success in SAP and IT by developing skills that are in high demand across industries. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, place of origin, ethnic origin, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr oXya