Contract – SAP FICO RTR / PPF Financial Flow Consultant – REMOTE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SAP Finance Consultant with a strong background in US Financials to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing expert-level consulting and implementation services in SAP Finance, with a specific focus on Product Costing, Parallel Validation, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and other relevant US financial regulations. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP Finance modules, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

*Experience with Physical Financial Flow (PFF) / Tolling process – subcontracting, advance intercompany STO, etc. Experience with scenarios like STO, SO, STO Flash, SO flash, SO double flash and Sales. From a Logistics/ OTC perspective.

– Lead and participate in SAP Finance implementation and support projects, focusing on Product Costing (CO-PC), General Ledger (FI-GL), Accounts Payable (FI-AP), Accounts Receivable (FI-AR), Asset Accounting (FI-AA), and Controlling (CO).

– Design, configure, and test SAP Product Costing functionalities, including standard costing, cost object controlling, material ledger, and profitability analysis.

– Implement and manage Parallel Validation processes within SAP Finance to ensure data accuracy and consistency across different accounting principles (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS, Local GAAP).

– Demonstrate a thorough understanding of US financial accounting principles (US GAAP) and their application within the SAP environment.

– Configure and support SAP functionalities related to US-specific financial requirements, including tax regulations, reporting standards, and compliance requirements.

– Gather and analyze business requirements from US-based stakeholders and translate them into functional specifications and technical designs within SAP Finance.

– Develop and maintain functional and technical documentation, including configuration guides, process flows, and test scripts.

– Perform system testing, user training, and provide post-implementation support.

– Troubleshoot and resolve complex SAP Finance issues related to Product Costing, Parallel Validation, and US Financials.

– Collaborate effectively with other SAP functional and technical teams, as well as business users, to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance.

– Stay updated with the latest SAP Finance functionalities, industry best practices, and changes in US financial regulations.

– Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize SAP Finance processes and enhance system efficiency.

Qualifications:

– Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience as an SAP Finance Consultant, with a strong focus on Product Costing and Parallel Validation.

– Proven experience working with US Financials and a deep understanding of US GAAP.

– Strong configuration and implementation experience in the following SAP modules:

– Product Costing (CO-PC): Standard Costing, Cost Object Controlling, Material Ledger, Actual Costing, Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).

– General Ledger (FI-GL): Chart of Accounts, Posting Keys, Document Types, Reporting.

– Accounts Payable (FI-AP): Vendor Master, Invoice Processing, Payment Runs.

– Accounts Receivable (FI-AR): Customer Master, Order to Cash Process, Dunning.

– Asset Accounting (FI-AA): Asset Master, Depreciation, Asset Acquisitions and Disposals.

– Controlling (CO): Cost Centers, Profit Centers, Internal Orders.

– Experience in configuring and implementing Parallel Validation processes within SAP.

– Solid understanding of integration points between SAP Finance and other modules (e.g., SD, MM, PP).

– Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

– Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

– Ability to work independently and as part of a team.