Sap Fin Fi

SAP FI
Principal Consultant - Senior Manager 

Job
Summary: We
are seeking a highly experienced and senior SAP Finance (FI) expert to join our
team as a SAP FI Principal Consultant - Senior Manager. The successful
candidate will have a strong background in SAP FI, with a minimum of 15 years
of experience in the financial services industry, and a proven track record of
delivering complex SAP FI projects. The ideal candidate will be a K5 SAP
Consultant with Tier 1 consulting experience and will be responsible for
leading the development and implementation of SAP FI solutions, including
the simplification of the Chart of Accounts, hierarchies, and master data
management.

Key
Responsibilities:

1. SAP FI Strategy and Implementation:
   
• Develop and implement SAP FI strategies, including the
  simplification of the Chart of Accounts, hierarchies, and master data
  management.
  
• Lead the design and implementation of SAP FI solutions, ensuring
  alignment with business requirements and industry best practices.
  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide
  updates, and obtain feedback.
  
2. Chart of Accounts Simplification:
   
• Conduct an As-Is analysis of the current Chart of Accounts,
  identifying drivers of poor data quality and areas for improvement.
  
• Develop a position paper outlining proposed solutions, including
  recommendations for simplification and reduction of the Chart of
  Accounts.
  
• Present findings and proposed solutions to stakeholders and
  governance bodies for approval.
  
3. Hierarchy Simplification:
   
• Analyze existing hierarchies, identifying areas for simplification
  and reduction.
  
• Develop a plan to simplify hierarchies, considering reporting
  objectives and stakeholder requirements.
  
• Implement changes to hierarchies, ensuring clear descriptions and
  documentation.
  
4. Master Data Management:
   
• Review and enhance master data business requirements, influencing
  and driving conceptual solutions design for master data technology (MDG,
  SAP Stack).
  
• Align master data technology Functional System Specification with
  conceptual solutions design, focusing on Legal Entity, Cost Centre/Profit
  Centre, and General Ledger.
  
5. Data Quality Improvement:
   
• Identify root causes of poor data quality and develop solutions to
  address these issues.
  
• Implement data quality improvement initiatives, ensuring a 20%
  remediation of data quality issues by October 20, 2025.
  
6. Stakeholder Management:
   
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide
  updates, and obtain feedback.
  
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders,
  including governance bodies and business users.
  
7. Team Leadership:
   
• Lead and mentor junior consultants, providing guidance and support
  to ensure successful project delivery.
  
• Develop and maintain a high-performing team, with a focus on
  collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
  

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Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the financial services
  industry, with a focus on SAP FI.
  
• K5 SAP Consultant certification, with Tier 1 consulting experience.
  
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, including
  GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with strong
  stakeholder management skills.
  
• Proficient in SAP systems, including SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP
  Master Data Governance (MDG).
  
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools, such as SAP
  Business Intelligence (BI) or other data visualization tools.
  

Behavioral
Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches: ability to apply practical solutions
  to complex problems.
  
• Convincing People: ability to persuade stakeholders and governance
  bodies to adopt proposed solutions.
  
• Documenting Facts: ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date
  documentation.
  
• Examining Information: ability to analyze complex data and identify
  areas for improvement.
  
• Exploring Possibilities: ability to think creatively and develop
  innovative solutions.
  
• Interpreting Data: ability to interpret complex data and provide
  insights.
  
• Inviting Feedback: ability to engage stakeholders and gather
  feedback.
  
• Providing Insights: ability to provide actionable insights and
  recommendations.
  
• Taking Action: ability to implement changes and drive results.
  
• Team Working: ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  
• Upholding Standards: ability to maintain high standards of quality
  and integrity.
  

Success
Measures:

• Chart of Account and hierarchy clean-up to enable decision-making,.
  
• Enforce and artifact 20% Remediation for Data quality