Senior SAP FICO Functional Conaultant

SAP FI/CO Functional or Techno-Functional Consultant

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Project Overview

• New S4 HANA Greenfield implementation for specific business segment

• Timeline: Start Oct '25, deploy ~Oct '26 (likely to extend)

• Using Fiori apps, possibly BRIM (Billing and Revenue Innovation Management)

• Fully remote, preferably Eastern/Central time zone

Role Requirements

• Expert in AR processes: cash application, collections, credit management, cash management

• Strong configuration knowledge for AR in SAP

• Familiarity with Fiori apps

• Experience with credit card payments processing

• BRIM knowledge

• ABAP coding (not required), AutoBank by Sarala

• Must have S4 Hana and ECC experience

Team Structure and Responsibilities

• FOS (Financial Operating Systems) team acts as SMEs between business users and IT

• Support "invoice to cash" processes, excluding billing/ordering

• Will work closely with Kate (primary FOS contact) as a counterpart

• Involve requirement gathering, business user education, and training

Soft Skills and Work Style

• Strong communication skills

• Self-starter, able to work independently and check in as needed

• Comfortable scheduling/leading meetings with business users

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and last-minute schedule changes

• Ability to "roll with" project needs and shifting focuses

Job Description

What Financial Systems contributes to Cardinal Health

Financial Systems is responsible for overseeing the design implementation, modification, installation and maintenance of accounting and finance systems to ensure the accurate recognition of financial transactions. Ensures data integrity, manages system interfaces. Revise controls for new or modified computer applications to prevent inaccurate information. Oversight and project ownership of SAP ECC and other financial systems.

What is expected of you for success in your role

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of SAP ECC-FI/CO, including understanding of configuration and integration with other modules.

Experience with SAP Invoice to Cash, accounts receivable, and cash (bank) management is a must.

Analyzes basic functional processes and recommends efficiencies.

Utilizes technology to automate financial processes.

Supports the implementation of new and completed SAP finance projects with in-depth customer service, training, internal control, data governance and project management skills.

Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations, or business support staff

Ensure employees operate within guidelines.

Decisions have a direct impact on work unit operations and customers.

Frequently interact with subordinates and peer groups at various management levels

What is expected of you and others at this level in Finance - Center of Expertise for functional success

Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces.

Uses deep subject matter/functional expertise, influence, and process skills to help internal/external customers and stakeholders identify and meet their high priority needs while considering cultural and diversity implications.

Demonstrates deep customer expertise; collaborates with appropriate parties to identify the drivers leading to business success.

Challenge's status-quo, where applicable, in favor for the most efficient and sustainable solution.

Encourages informed Risk-taking and acts as a catalyst for innovation at Cardinal Health; generates practical, sustainable, and creative options to solve problems and create business opportunities, while maximizing existing resources.

Proactively develops and maintains technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up to date on current trends and best practices.

Interprets internal/external business issues and adapts work priorities in area.

Skills

Accountabilities in this role

Detailed knowledge and support for all SAP Finance and Controlling areas (FI/CO)

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of finance operations and enabling technology configuration

Design, create and troubleshoot reports for end users to meet business needs

Provide on-going training to end users of SAP FI/CO

Develop strong partnerships with Finance Business Owners to understand reporting needs

Analyzes and designs basic functional process improvements

Utilizes technology to automate financial processes

Supports the implementation of finance systems with in-depth customer service, internal control, data governance and project management skills

Education

Bacherlor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

8-12 years of SAPFI/CO experience

Expertise in SAP ECC-FI/CO -Invoice to Cash and Cash (Bank) Management, including an understanding of configuration and integration with other modules.

Experience with S4 Hana

Experience with FIORI apps

Experience with BRIM

Strong finance and accounting skills

Work effectively with multiple levels

Strong communication & analytical skills with the ability to collaborate with end users

Proficient in Microsoft Office