SAP Functional Consultant – Finance

Sopra Steria USA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Generous vacation and personal days

Hybrid work environment

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Sopra Steria Canada is seeking a Senior SAP Functional Expert – Finance & Controlling (FICO) to lead financial transformation initiatives using SAP S/4HANA Finance. You will drive FI/CO design, configuration, and integration across global entities, implementing Universal Journal and other innovations while aligning with IFRS/GAAP.

You will collaborate with finance leadership, auditors, and IT architects to ensure compliance, performance, and real‑time insights, mentoring juniors and supporting

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP FICO experience, including at least 3+ years on SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• Deep functional expertise in SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Banking) and CO (Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis).
• Proven experience delivering S/4HANA Finance projects (migration, greenfield, or brownfield).
• Excellent understanding of IFRS/GAAP, closing processes, and tax/legal compliance.
• Solid integration knowledge with logistics, manufacturing and HR modules.
• Experience writing FS, configuration documents, and test scenarios.
• Strong communication and business engagement skills at senior stakeholder level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI and CO modules) across global entities.
• Translate complex finance and controlling business requirements into scalable S/4HANA solutions aligned with SAP Best Practices.
• Drive the implementation of key S/4HANA innovations: Universal Journal (ACDOCA), New Asset Accounting, Margin Analysis (CO‑PA), Advanced Financial Closing, Group Reporting / Consolidation, Central Finance (CFin).
• Define and deliver functional specifications for custom developments, interfaces (APIs, BAPIs), and Fiori applications.
• Manage integration between Finance and other S/4HANA modules: MM, SD, PP, PS
• Support finance transformation initiatives: shared services, IFRS compliance, entity harmonization, faster close, real‑time reporting.
• Lead and participate in blueprinting, configuration, testing, training, migration, cutover, and hyper care.
• Collaborate with finance leadership, auditors, and IT architects to ensure system compliance, performance, and scalability.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants and business users in S/4HANA Finance processes.
• Contribute during presales process and business growth.

Skills

SAP FICO

S/4HANA Finance

FI/CO experience

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SAP Fiori

APIs/BAPIs

Job description

Company Description

Sopra Steria is a European leader in consulting, digital services, and software development, supporting its clients in their digital transformation through innovative and collaborative solutions. With 50,000 employees in nearly 30 countries and a revenue of €5.1 billion in 2022, we are committed to achieving sustainable results and placing people at the heart of technology.The world is how we shape it.For more information, visit us at www.soprasteria.com.

Are you ready to take on the challenge with us?

Join Sopra Steria Aeroline and become part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of aerospace through digital innovation. If you are passionate about managing business accounts, aerospace technologies, and want to make a meaningful impact, we want to meet you!

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior SAP Functional Expert – Finance & Controlling (FICO) with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance to lead our financial transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with S/4HANA innovations (Universal Journal, Advanced Financial Closing, Central Finance, Group Reporting), strong knowledge of finance and controlling processes, and a passion for modernizing financial systems to enable real‑time insights and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, configuration, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI and CO modules) across global entities.
• Translate complex finance and controlling business requirements into scalable S/4HANA solutions aligned with SAP Best Practices.
• Drive the implementation of key S/4HANA innovations: Universal Journal (ACDOCA), New Asset Accounting, Margin Analysis (CO‑PA), Advanced Financial Closing, Group Reporting / Consolidation, Central Finance (CFin)
• Define and deliver functional specifications for custom developments, interfaces (APIs, BAPIs), and Fiori applications.
• Manage integration between Finance and other S/4HANA modules: MM, SD, PP, PS
• Support finance transformation initiatives: shared services, IFRS compliance, entity harmonization, faster close, real‑time reporting.
• Lead and participate in key phases: blueprinting, configuration, testing, training, mi‑gration, cutover, and hyper care.
• Collaborate with finance leadership, auditors, and IT architects to ensure system com‑pliance, performance, and scalability.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants and business users in S/4HANA Finance process‑es.
• Contribute during presales process and business growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP FICO experience, including at least 3+ years on SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• Deep functional expertise in SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Banking) and CO (Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis).
• Proven experience delivering S/4HANA Finance projects (migration, greenfield, or brownfield).
• Excellent understanding of financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP), closing process‑es, and tax/legal compliance.
• Solid integration knowledge with logistics, manufacturing and HR modules.
• Expertise in writing Functional Specifications (FS), configuration documents, and test scenarios.
• Strong communication and business engagement skills at senior stakeholder level.

Additional Information

Why Join Sopra Steria Canada?

Sopra Steria Canada is proud to be certified as a “Great Place to Work” 2026, a recognition that reflects our commitment to creating an inspiring, supportive, and people‑first environment where every employee can thrive.

What you can look forward to:

• Competitive compensation
• comprehensive, fully covered benefits package designed with your well‑being in mind:
  • life insurance,
  • long‑term disability,
  • health, dental, and vision coverage,
  • plus a health spending account for additional flexibility. Sopra Steria covers 100% of premiums, so you can focus on growing your career with total peace of mind.
• Generous paid time off, including sick leave, personal days, and 3 weeks of vacation to recharge and take care of what matters most.
• Excellent learning, development, and career advancement opportunities, backed by active support to help you strengthen your skills. You’ll grow within a company culture that is caring, collaborative, and genuinely inclusive.
• All the equipment you need to stay productive and perform at your best from day one.
• A hybrid work environment that offers the best of flexibility and connection.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We truly appreciate the time and effort you put into applying. Please note that only candidates selected for the next steps in the recruitment process will be contacted.

At Sopra Steria, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and to nurture a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and supported. We are committed to fighting all forms of discrimination and building an environment where every individual can thrive. We warmly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the selection process, we will be happy to provide them upon request.