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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 looking for a Senior SAP Functional Expert – Finance & Controlling (FICO) to lead financial transformation initiatives and optimize SAP S/4HANA Finance systems.

Information ServicesInformation Technology

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 S/4HANA FinanceSAP FICOFinancial reporting standardsFunctional SpecificationsIntegration knowledgeBusiness engagementCommunication 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