Senior SAP Finance (FI/CO) Consultant

This is a remote position. Job Title: Senior SAP Finance (FI/CO) Consultant - Experience Required:10 to 20 Years - Industry:Retail - Location:[ India / Remote] - Job Type:[Contract] Job Overview We are looking for an expert Senior SAP Finance Consultant with deep retail industry experience. You will lead the design, implementation, and support of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions. You will work closely with retail business leaders to improve financial processes, reporting, and system performance. Key Responsibilities - Lead Implementations:Lead end-to-end SAP FI/CO implementations and upgrades for large-scale retail operations. - Process Optimization:Improve core financial processes like General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Asset Accounting. - Retail Integration:Connect SAP Finance with Point of Sale (POS), inventory management, and merchandise planning systems. - Cost Management:Set up Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) suited for retail margins. - Stakeholder Management:Work with finance directors and store operations teams to gather business requirements and turn them into system solutions. - Team Mentorship:Guide junior and mid-level functional consultants and review their configuration work. Requirements Required Qualifications & Experience - Experience:10–20 years of hands-on SAP FI/CO experience, with at least 5–7 years in the retail or consumer goods sector. - Project History:Successfully delivered at least 3 to 4 full-lifecycle SAP implementation projects. - S/4HANA Expertise:Strong practical experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance (Universal Journal, Central Finance). - Education:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field. - Certification:Official SAP Certification in Financial Accounting (FI) or Management Accounting (CO) is strongly preferred. Technical & Functional Skills - Deep knowledge of SAP FI modules (FI-GL, FI-AP, FI-AR, FI-AA). - Deep knowledge of SAP CO modules (CO-CCA, CO-PCA, Product Costing). - Understanding of retail-specific financial challenges, such as high-volume transaction processing, multi-store accounting, and seasonal revenue recognition. - Knowledge of integration points with SAP MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), and CAR (Customer Activity Repository). - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to present complex financial data to non-technical leaders. Originally posted on Himalayas