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Sopra Steria · 2 months ago

SAP Functional Consultant – Finance

Kinston, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Sopra Steria is a European leader in consulting, digital services, and software development, supporting its clients in their digital transformation through innovative and collaborative solutions. They are seeking a Senior SAP Functional Expert – Finance & Controlling (FICO) to lead financial transformation initiatives and implement S/4HANA innovations. The role involves designing, configuring, and optimizing SAP S/4HANA Finance across global entities while mentoring junior consultants.

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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, migration, cutover, and hyper care

Collaborate with finance leadership, auditors, and IT architects to ensure system compliance, performance, and scalability

Mentor and coach junior consultants and business users in S/4HANA Finance processes

Contribute during presales process and business growth

Qualification

SAP FICOSAP S/4HANA FinanceFinancial Reporting StandardsFunctional SpecificationsIntegration KnowledgeBusiness Engagement SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

+ 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 processes, 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