Job Description:

SAP Central Finance Consultant

Job Summary

The SAP Central Finance Consultant is responsible for the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP Central Finance (CFIN) solutions within the S/4HANA environment. This role ensures seamless replication, harmonization, and reporting of financial data from multiple source systems into the Central Finance instance, enabling consolidated reporting, financial transparency, and alignment with IFRS/local GAAP requirements.

The consultant works with Finance, Controlling, and technical teams to design financial replication processes, error handling mechanisms, and central postings, while ensuring proper governance and compliance.

Key Process Knowledge

The consultant must demonstrate expertise in:

• SAP Central Finance Fundamentals – AIF, SLT, MDG integration, error handling, replication framework.
• Financial Document Replication – FI/CO postings from source systems to Central Finance.
• Central Payment & Central Tax – Managing payments and tax processes centrally.
• Master Data Harmonization – Vendor, Customer, G/L, and Cost Centers alignment (with MDG).
• Central Projects & Intercompany Processing – Replication of intercompany transactions.
• Central Closing – Integration with Advanced Financial Closing (AFC).
• Central Asset Accounting & Accruals – Replication of asset transactions and accrual postings.
• Parallel Accounting – Ledger approach and multi-GAAP reporting.
• Central Cash & Liquidity Management – Integration with Treasury and Group Reporting.
• Error Handling & Monitoring – Using SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF).
• Reporting & Analytics – Enabling real-time reporting with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Central Finance design workshops with Finance and IT stakeholders.
• Configure CFIN replication processes for FI, CO, and controlling objects.
• Set up SLT and AIF error monitoring for document replication.
• Ensure data harmonization for master data in coordination with MDG consultants.
• Implement Central Payment and Central Tax frameworks.
• Support parallel accounting and multiple ledger reporting.
• Work with Finance and Group Reporting teams for centralized closing and consolidation.
• Provide solutions for error handling, reconciliation, and exception management.
• Coordinate system integration between CFIN and source systems (ECC, S/4HANA, non-SAP).
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to Finance and business teams.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and corporate financial standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems.
• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA Central Finance (preferred).
• CPA, CMA, or ACCA qualification is a plus.

Experience

• 8–12 years of SAP Finance experience with at least 3–5 years in Central Finance.
• Minimum 2 end-to-end Central Finance implementations.
• Deep expertise in SAP FI/CO, Financial Accounting, and Controlling.
• Strong background in financial reporting, reconciliations, and consolidation processes.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Hands-on expertise in SLT, AIF, MDG integration, and replication monitoring.
• Knowledge of Central Payment, Central Tax, and Cash & Liquidity Management.
• Familiarity with SAP Group Reporting, BPC, and Treasury.
• Experience in cross-system integration with SAP and non-SAP landscapes.
• Proficiency in error handling, reconciliation, and financial controls.

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