SAP Central Finance

Overview

The SAP Central Finance (CFIN) Consultant is a vital member of our team responsible for implementing, managing, and supporting SAP Central Finance solutions within complex enterprise environments. This role focuses on enabling the consolidation of financial data from disparate source systems into a central SAP S/4HANA system, thus providing a unified view of financial and performance data for improved reporting, analysis, and decision-making.

Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in SAP Central Finance implementations and rollouts, designing, configuring, and integrating CFIN solutions with both SAP and non-SAP systems.
- Manage and support SAP Landscape Transformation Replication Server (SLT) and data replication from various source systems to the Central Finance target system.
- Configure and maintain key mapping tables for financial master data objects (e.g., G/L accounts, cost centers, profit centers, etc.) to ensure harmonization between source and Central Finance systems.
- Oversee and execute the initial load of financial data and manage ongoing real-time replication, ensuring data consistency and accuracy across the landscape.
- Manage and resolve errors related to data replication and finance postings using tools like the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF).
- Collaborate with business stakeholders (finance, accounting, controlling, etc.) to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and translate them into effective SAP CFIN solutions.
- Develop functional specifications for system configurations, enhancements, and reports.
- Conduct testing cycles, including Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the implemented solutions.
- Provide end-user training and support to facilitate a smooth transition and adoption of the Central Finance system.
- Support post-go-live activities, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and system maintenance.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in SAP S/4HANA Finance and Central Finance functionalities, including areas like Central Payments, Central Tax Reporting, and Group Reporting.

Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field is typically required.
- Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in SAP Finance (FI/CO) with hands-on experience in SAP Central Finance (CFIN) implementations (preferably one or more full-cycle implementations).
- Strong functional knowledge and configuration expertise in core SAP Finance modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, etc.).
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA architecture and data structures, especially the Universal Journal.
- Hands-on experience with SAP Landscape Transformation Replication Server (SLT) and data replication techniques.
- Proficiency in configuring and using the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) for error monitoring and resolution.
- Strong understanding of master data mapping and harmonization concepts in Central Finance.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with various stakeholders (business users, developers, project managers).
- SAP S/4HANA or Central Finance certifications are a plus.

Key skills
- SAP Central Finance (CFIN) implementation and support.
- SAP Landscape Transformation Replication Server (SLT).
- Data Mapping and Master Data Harmonization.
- SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF).
- SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) modules.
- SAP S/4HANA Finance concepts (Universal Journal, Central Payments, etc.).
- Data Migration and Initial Load processes.
- Integration with SAP and non-SAP systems.
- Financial Reporting and Analytics.
- Business Process Analysis and Optimization.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting.
- Communication and stakeholder management.

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