Job Description
Skill : Finance RTR Lead SAP S / 4HANA Greenfield Implementation
Location : Novi, Michigan. USA
Note : - Should be able to travel to Michigan as needed
2+ years of experience in SAP Finance (FI / CO), with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience in SAP S / 4HANA implementation projects
Job Description / Responsibilities :
Position : Finance RTR Lead SAP S / 4HANA Greenfield Implementation
Job Overview :
The Finance RTR Lead will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Record to Report (RTR) process within the finance function, driving the design, development, and deployment of the SAP S / 4HANA solution.
This role is critical in ensuring the seamless implementation of the RTR processes in a Greenfield SAP S / 4HANA environment, aligning with the business objectives and financial reporting requirements.
The RTR Lead will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, project management, and external vendors, to deliver a high-quality solution.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead RTR Process Design : Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of the Record to Report processes within the SAP S / 4HANA environment, ensuring alignment with best practices and business requirements.
- Solution Development : Work with SAP functional and technical teams to develop and configure the finance modules (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Bank Accounting, etc.
that support RTR activities in S / 4HANA.
- Project Management : Act as the finance workstream lead in the SAP S / 4HANA implementation project, ensuring that the project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with finance stakeholders to gather requirements, define business processes, and validate solutions in alignment with corporate financial goals.
- Testing and Quality Assurance : Oversee unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for all RTR processes, ensuring accurate data migration, system configurations, and functionality.
- Change Management : Work with the change management team to ensure successful adoption of the new SAP S / 4HANA system across the finance organization, including user training, documentation, and post-go-live support.
- Compliance and Controls : Ensure that all financial processes adhere to relevant internal controls, compliance standards (e.
g., SOX, IFRS, GAAP), and audit requirements.
- Data Migration : Lead the migration of financial data from legacy systems into SAP S / 4HANA, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
- Continuous Improvement : Post-implementation, drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize and refine the RTR processes in S / 4HANA.
Required Skills and Experience :
SAP Experience : 12+ years of experience in SAP Finance (FI / CO), with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience in SAP S / 4HANA implementation projects.
Deep understanding of S / 4 HANA Innovation, Simplification areas and Fiori apps in the Finance Domain.
- Project Leadership : Proven experience leading the RTR workstream in a full-cycle SAP implementation, preferably Greenfield projects.
- RTR Expertise : Deep understanding of finance processes, particularly in General Ledger, Intercompany Accounting, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, Period-end Closing, and Consolidation.
- Technical Knowledge : Familiarity with SAP S / 4HANA functionalities, Fiori apps, Central Finance, and SAP Activate methodology.
- Problem-Solving Skills : Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues related to financial reporting and system configuration.
- Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders, including finance leadership and project sponsors.
- Team Collaboration : Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, business process owners, and third-party vendors to deliver project objectives.
- Education : Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field. A CPA, CMA, or SAP certification is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience in Greenfield SAP S / 4HANA implementations, including data migration, solution design, and deployment.
- Experience with multinational finance and accounting practices, including tax and statutory reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of Product Costing and Account based CO-PA are highly desirable.
- Experience with robotic process automation (RPA) and other digital finance tools.
Requirements
Skill : Finance RTR Lead SAP S / 4HANA Greenfield Implementation Location : Novi, Michigan. USA Note : - Should be able to travel to Michigan as needed 2+ years of experience in SAP Finance (FI / CO), with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience in SAP S / 4HANA implementation projects Job Description / Responsibilities : Position : Finance RTR Lead SAP S / 4HANA Greenfield Implementation Job Overview : The Finance RTR Lead will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Record to Report (RTR) process within the finance function, driving the design, development, and deployment of the SAP S / 4HANA solution.
This role is critical in ensuring the seamless implementation of the RTR processes in a Greenfield SAP S / 4HANA environment, aligning with the business objectives and financial reporting requirements.
The RTR Lead will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, project management, and external vendors, to deliver a high-quality solution.
Key Responsibilities : - Lead RTR Process Design : Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of the Record to Report processes within the SAP S / 4HANA environment, ensuring alignment with best practices and business requirements.
Solution Development : Work with SAP functional and technical teams to develop and configure the finance modules (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Bank Accounting, etc.
that support RTR activities in S / 4HANA. - Project Management : Act as the finance workstream lead in the SAP S / 4HANA implementation project, ensuring that the project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with finance stakeholders to gather requirements, define business processes, and validate solutions in alignment with corporate financial goals.
- Testing and Quality Assurance : Oversee unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for all RTR processes, ensuring accurate data migration, system configurations, and functionality.
- Change Management : Work with the change management team to ensure successful adoption of the new SAP S / 4HANA system across the finance organization, including user training, documentation, and post-go-live support.
- Compliance and Controls : Ensure that all financial processes adhere to relevant internal controls, compliance standards (e.
g., SOX, IFRS, GAAP), and audit requirements. - Data Migration : Lead the migration of financial data from legacy systems into SAP S / 4HANA, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
Continuous Improvement : Post-implementation, drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize and refine the RTR processes in S / 4HANA.
Required Skills and Experience : - SAP Experience : 12+ years of experience in SAP Finance (FI / CO), with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience in SAP S / 4HANA implementation projects.
Deep understanding of S / 4 HANA Innovation, Simplification areas and Fiori apps in the Finance Domain. - Project Leadership : Proven experience leading the RTR workstream in a full-cycle SAP implementation, preferably Greenfield projects.
- RTR Expertise : Deep understanding of finance processes, particularly in General Ledger, Intercompany Accounting, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, Period-end Closing, and Consolidation.
- Technical Knowledge : Familiarity with SAP S / 4HANA functionalities, Fiori apps, Central Finance, and SAP Activate methodology.
- Problem-Solving Skills : Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues related to financial reporting and system configuration.
- Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders, including finance leadership and project sponsors.
- Team Collaboration : Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, business process owners, and third-party vendors to deliver project objectives.
- Education : Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field. A CPA, CMA, or SAP certification is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications : - Experience in Greenfield SAP S / 4HANA implementations, including data migration, solution design, and deployment.
- Experience with multinational finance and accounting practices, including tax and statutory reporting requirements. - Knowledge of Product Costing and Account based CO-PA are highly desirable.
- Experience with robotic process automation (RPA) and other digital finance tools.