SAP FI Team Lead

Kyiv

Full-time

We are seeking an experienced SAP FI Team Lead to join our dynamic team SAPiens Tech.

In this role, you will lead the SAP FI (Financial Accounting) functional team, manage end-to-end implementations, configure the system, and ensure seamless integration with both SAP S/4HANA and non-SAP systems. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to deliver effective financial solutions using SAP S/4HANA and leverage its latest functionalities. 

Responsibilities

● Lead the SAP FI team in designing, configuring, and implementing SAP S/4HANA FI solutions, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Banking, and SAP Cash Management. ● Oversee full-cycle SAP S/4HANA FI projects, from requirements gathering to post-implementation support, ensuring alignment with S/4HANA best practices. ● Work closely with business users and stakeholders to analyze financial requirements, translating them into SAP S/4HANA FI configurations and customizations. ● Ensure seamless integration between SAP S/4HANA FI and other SAP modules, such as CO (Controlling), MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), HR, as well as SAP applications like Concur, Ariba, and others, alongside non-SAP systems, including external platforms for regulatory reporting and electronic document interchange (EDI). ● Leverage the latest S/4HANA innovations, including Universal Journal, Central Finance, and Fiori applications, to optimize financial processes and reporting. ● Manage and guide the team through the implementation of S/4HANA-specific solutions, such as Funds Management (FM), Budget Control System (FM-BCS), Treasury and Risk Management, and other advanced financial tools within S/4HANA. ● Oversee the migration of financial data to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring compliance with accounting standards such as IFRS and GAAP while maintaining data integrity. ● Provide expertise in S/4HANA finance functionalities, including real-time reporting, enhanced period-end closing capabilities, and SAP Fiori-based financial dashboards. ● Lead testing efforts, including user acceptance testing (UAT), to ensure that S/4HANA performs optimally, meeting both system and business requirements. ● Collaborate with IT and business teams to assess the benefits of S/4HANA cloud or on-premise deployments and guide decision-making on platform strategy. ● Mentor and guide junior team members, ensuring they are up to date with the latest S/4HANA finance innovations and best practices. ● Monitor project risks, timelines, and budgets, ensuring that S/4HANA-specific solutions are delivered on time and within scope 

Skills

● Ability to lead and mentor a team, ensuring high-quality deliverables. ● Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical terms into business language. ● Strong stakeholder management and ability to work with both technical and non-technical teams. ● Project management skills, with experience working in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. ● Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. ● Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering effective S/4HANA finance solutions. ● Knowledge of financial processes and accounting principles such as IFRS and GAAP and their application within SAP S/4HANA. ● Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA FI integration with other modules such as CO, MM, SD, HR, and non-SAP systems. ● Basic ABAP knowledge to collaborate effectively with developers on S/4HANA customizations. ● Experience with reporting and analytics tools like SAP BW, SAP BPC, and S/4HANA BI tools. ● Proficiency in tools such as SAP Solution Manager (SolMan), Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and other systems supporting S/4HANA implementations. 

Requirements/Qualifications

1. Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, or a related field. 2. English proficiency level B2 or higher (written and spoken). 3. 8+ years of hands-on experience with SAP FI modules, including GL, AP, AR, AA, Banking, Cash management with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA. 4. 2+ years of leadership experience managing teams in SAP FI/CO, with an understanding of SAP S/4HANA, including SAP Activate and RISE methodologies. 5. Experience leading 3 end-to-end SAP S/4HANA FI projects in complex business environments, deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture and its cloud and on-premise components. 6. Expertise in S/4HANA-specific functionalities, including Universal Journal, Central Finance, real-time reporting and SAP Fiori applications. 7. Willingness to travel for project purposes, if necessary. 8. SAP FI certification (SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA) is highly desirable. 9. Experience working in international environments or on global projects is a plus. 10. Project management certifications are a plus.

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