The Silicon Partners - Lead Consultant - SAP Central Finance - CFIN

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced SAP Central Finance (CFIN) Lead Consultant with strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance and SAP SLT (System Landscape Transformation) to lead Central Finance implementation and transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess strong techno-functional expertise, lead project workstreams, collaborate with business stakeholders, and drive successful implementation of SAP Central Finance solutions across enterprise landscapes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead SAP Central Finance (CFIN) implementation, rollout, and support projects.

- Design and configure SAP Central Finance solutions based on business requirements.

- Lead requirement gathering workshops, fit-gap analysis, solution design, and blueprint activities.

- Configure and manage SAP SLT for real-time financial data replication from SAP and non-SAP source systems.

Configure and support key CFIN components, including:

1. Initial Load & Real-Time Replication

2. Application Interface Framework (AIF)

3. Mapping Framework (MDG/MDM)

4. Error Handling & Monitoring

5. Document Replication & Reconciliation

- Work closely with Finance, Business, Technical, Basis, Security, Integration, and MDG teams.

- Lead data migration, testing (SIT/UAT), cutover planning, go-live, and hypercare activities.

- Ensure seamless integration between SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP SLT, and third-party applications.

- Identify project risks, dependencies, assumptions, and propose mitigation strategies.

- Support solution documentation, functional specifications, and business process design.

- Mentor junior consultants and provide functional guidance to project teams.

- Ensure adherence to SAP Best Practices, SAP Activate methodology, and Clean Core principles.

Required Skills:

- 8-12 years of SAP consulting experience with strong expertise in SAP Finance.

- Minimum 2-3 end-to-end SAP Central Finance (CFIN) implementation or rollout projects.

- Hands-on experience in SAP SLT configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance, including:

1. General Ledger (GL)

2. Accounts Payable (AP)

3. Accounts Receivable (AR)

4. Asset Accounting (AA)

5. Controlling (CO)

6. Universal Journal

Experience with:

1. SAP AIF

2. MDG Mapping

3. Financial Document Replication

4. Initial Load & Real-Time Replication

- Good understanding of finance business processes and enterprise integrations.

- Experience integrating SAP ECC/S/4HANA systems into Central Finance landscapes.

- Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and SAP Best Practices.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience with SAP MDG, SAP BTP, SAP Integration Suite, SAP Cloud ALM, or SAP Signavio.

- SAP S/4HANA Finance or SAP Central Finance certification is preferred.

- Experience in Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition projects.

- Exposure to RISE with SAP and Public/Private Cloud environments.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

- Experience leading functional teams and coordinating cross-functional workstreams.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

- Strong communication, presentation, and client-facing consulting skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within timelines.

- Experience in mentoring team members and supporting solution governance.

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