SAP Finance – FP&A / Financial Planning Functional Consultant

Summary

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of SAP financial solutions with a specific focus on General Ledger, Cost Centers, Profit Centers, and Fixed Assets management.
  
• Design and facilitate driver-based planning models to align financial forecasts with operational realities and strategic business goals.
  
• Conduct comprehensive requirement gathering sessions with key stakeholders to define functional specifications and business rules for FP&A workflows.
  
• Develop and document detailed functional specifications that guide development teams in configuring the SAP environment to meet precise financial planning needs.
  
• Manage and optimize planning workflows, ensuring seamless integration across various financial modules to support accurate P&L planning and reporting.
  
• Analyze existing financial processes to identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices for budgeting and forecasting within the SAP ecosystem.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate business rules and ensure the integrity of financial data throughout the planning lifecycle.
  

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP Finance, specifically within the FP&A and financial planning functional areas.
  
• Proven expertise in configuring and managing SAP GL, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, and Fixed Assets modules.
  
• Strong proficiency in designing driver-based planning models and executing complex budgeting and forecasting scenarios.
  
• Demonstrated ability to conduct requirement gathering workshops and translate business needs into precise functional specifications.
  
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning workflows, business rules, and P&L planning structures within the SAP environment.
  
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting methodologies.
  
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.