Lead Inbound Data Flow SAP Group Reporting
- Duration: 01/10/2026 - 31/12/2026
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Inbound Data Flow SAP Group Reporting to join a strategic Finance Transformation Programme focused on implementing SAP Group Reporting Public Cloud. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, governing, and implementing end-to-end financial data flows from source systems into SAP Group Reporting, ensuring accurate, timely, and controlled data for financial consolidation and group reporting purposes.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and design the target-state architecture for inbound financial data flows into SAP Group Reporting.
- Lead the integration of financial data from local ledgers, ERP systems, and sub-systems into the consolidation platform.
- Coordinate and oversee ETL/ELT processes, data transformation, mapping, validation, and reconciliation activities.
- Ensure solutions support IFRS, local GAAP, management reporting, and financial consolidation requirements.
- Drive data quality improvements and resolve data inconsistencies, gaps, and timing issues across Finance and IT teams.
- Define and document standardised inbound data processes and governance frameworks.
- Facilitate workshops with Finance, Group Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and align priorities.
- Lead the inbound data workstream within the wider SAP Group Reporting programme.
- Coordinate SIT, UAT, testing activities, and defect resolution processes.
- Support change management, training, transition to BAU, and project documentation.
Required Skills & Experience
Mandatory
- 5+ years of experience with SAP Group Reporting, SAP ECCS, and/or SAP SEM-BCS.
- Strong knowledge of Group Accounting and Financial Consolidation
- Experience designing and implementing inbound finance data flows and integration architectures.
- Expertise in ETL/ELT, data mapping, transformation, reconciliation, and data quality management.
- Understanding of SAP finance data structures including:
- Charts of Accounts
- Ledgers
- Financial Statement Items
- Consolidation Dimensions
- Experience coordinating testing activities including SIT and UAT.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Preferred
- Experience with SAP Public Cloud.
- Experience within Insurance or Financial Services organisations.
- Experience working on large-scale global Finance Transformation programmes.