SAP Functional Consultant - Finance

SOPRA STERIA GROUP•Kinston, NC

63d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior SAP Functional Expert - Finance & Controlling (FICO) with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance to lead our financial transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with S/4HANA innovations (Universal Journal, Advanced Financial Closing, Central Finance, Group Reporting), strong knowledge of finance and controlling processes, and a passion for modernizing financial systems to enable real-time insights and operational excellence.

Requirements

10+ years of SAP FICO experience, including at least 3+ years on SAP S/4HANA Finance.
Deep functional expertise in SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Banking) and CO (Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis).
Proven experience delivering S/4HANA Finance projects (migration, greenfield, or brownfield).
Excellent understanding of financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP), closing process-es, and tax/legal compliance.
Solid integration knowledge with logistics, manufacturing, and HR modules.
Expertise in writing Functional Specifications (FS), configuration documents, and test scenarios.
Strong communication and business engagement skills at senior stakeholder level.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, configuration, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI and CO modules) across global entities.
Translate complex finance and controlling business requirements into scalable S/4HANA solutions aligned with SAP Best Practices.
Drive the implementation of key S/4HANA innovations: Universal Journal (ACDOCA), New Asset Accounting, Margin Analysis (CO-PA), Advanced Financial Closing, Group Reporting / Consolidation, Central Finance (CFin) (if applicable)
Define and deliver functional specifications for custom developments, interfaces (APIs, BAPIs), and Fiori applications.
Manage integration between Finance and other S/4HANA modules: MM, SD, PP, PS
Support finance transformation initiatives: shared services, IFRS compliance, entity harmonization, faster close, real-time reporting.
Lead and participate in key phases: blueprinting, configuration, testing, training, mi-gration, cutover, and hyper care.
Collaborate with finance leadership, auditors, and IT architects to ensure system com-pliance, performance, and scalability.
Mentor and coach junior consultants and business users in S/4HANA Finance process-es.
Contribute during presales process and business growth.