Project Systems Functional Consultant

Project Systems Functional Consultant

Location: Remote – Some project travel will be required. Duration: 16 Months – (Contract/Contract To Hire)

Bachelor Degree:

• Preferred.

Role Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4 HANA Functional Consultant with deep expertise in Finance (FI/CO) modules and proven experience in upgrading from SAP ECC to SAP S/4 HANA. The ideal candidate will have participated in at least one full-cycle S/4 HANA upgrade project and possess extensive functional knowledge across S/4 HANA, specifically with the Project Systems module. This role will partner closely with Accounting and Project Management stakeholders to design and implement project costing, budgeting, and financial tracking capabilities for project-based business processes. Additionally, the role requires strong collaboration with Controllership, Finance, and technical teams to ensure seamless integration across upstream systems for accurate cost capture, enabling successful delivery of finance transformation initiatives.

• Design, configure, and implement SAP S/4HANA Project systems solutions, including WBS structures, networks, budgeting, and settlement.
• Collaborate with finance and project management teams to define project accounting processes and cost tracking models and translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Enable integration of upstream systems to capture labor, material, and external costs into SAP Project Systems
• Drive functional design, configuration, and testing for S/4 HANA Finance processes.
• Prepare functional specifications, oversee development, and perform unit and integration testing.
• Work closely with technical and finance teams to ensure seamless integration with other SAP modules and external systems.
• Provide guidance on best practices for S/4 HANA Finance processes and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Support data migration, validation, and reconciliation activities during upgrade.
• Deliver training and documentation for end-users and stakeholders.
• Participate in cutover planning and go-live support.

Must Have Skills/Prior Experiences:

• Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA Project Systems and deep knowledge of:
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), networks, activities, milestones
• Project planning, scheduling, and execution
• Cost planning, budgeting, and availability control
• Settlement processes (AUC, internal orders, assets)
• Strong experience in integrating upstream systems to capture project costs.
• SAP S/4 HANA FI/CO functional knowledge and S/4 HANA upgrade experience
• Experience with at least one full cycle ECC to S4 Hana upgrade project
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and product owners.
• Comfort in working with business and technical partners alike, this role bridges that gap.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Ability to direct and train other team associates.
• Exceptional documentational skills with standard tools for data flows, like Visio, PowerPoint, etc.

Plus/Nice to Have Skills/Prior Experiences:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specific upstream integrations, such as Ariba, Clarity and Concur.
• Preferred experience in a banking/finance context with knowledge of financial accounting concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

EEO "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."