SAP Finance (FI-AR) Software Engineering Specialist

BT Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BT Group in Bengaluru seeks a Software Engineering Specialist to independently execute advanced activities delivering the engineering strategy and roadmap in SAP FI-AR and I2C processes. You will lead end-to-end delivery across requirement gathering, design, build, test, and deployment while partnering with global IT and business stakeholders.

You will own solution design for FI-AR, Billing integration, and Cash Application, drive automation, and ensure governance and data controls in a

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SAP FI-AR (Accounts Receivable) and Invoice-to-Cash / Lead-to-Cash processes.
• Experience with Billing Invoice Integration (SD-FI) and Cash Applications.
• Understanding of S/4HANA Finance implementations or migrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment and optimisation of end-to-end I2C processes (Billing → Cash Application → Collections).
• Own solution design, configuration, and functional architecture for SAP FI-AR.
• Define and review Functional Design Specifications (FSDs).
• Engage with senior stakeholders to gather requirements and provide solution recommendations.
• Lead end-to-end delivery across requirement gathering → Design → Build → Test → Deploy.

Skills

Finance domain knowledge

SAP FI-AR expertise

Billing & AR processes knowledge

S/4HANA Finance experience

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery experience

Tools

SAP CPI

APIs & Web Services

Job description

About the role

The Software Engineering Specialist independently executes advanced activities to deliver the engineering strategy and roadmap that supports BT's commercial strategy through cross functional business partnering and the participation of a team that pursues innovation as well as engineering excellence.

What you’ll be doing

I2C Process Design & Transformation

• Lead assessment and optimisation of end-to-end I2C processes (Billing → Cash Application → Collections)
• Drive initiatives for: o Cash flow optimisation o Automation and digitisation of AR processes
• Ensure alignment with enterprise finance strategy and working capital objectives

SAP FI-AR Solution Ownership

• Act as functional lead for SAP I2C solutions, covering: o FI-AR (Accounts Receivable) o Billing (SD Integration) o Credit Management o Collections & Dispute Management o Cash Application & Payments o Bank Accounting (EBS)
• Own solution design, configuration, and functional architecture
• Define and review Functional Design Specifications (FSDs)

Stakeholder Engagement & Consulting

• Engage with senior business stakeholders to: o Gather, challenge, and refine requirements o Provide solution recommendations and alternatives
• Influence decision-making and drive adoption of best practices
• Act as a trusted advisor for finance Transformation initiative

Implementation & Delivery Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery across: o Requirement gathering → Design → Build → Test → Deploy
• Drive: o SIT/UAT execution o Defect triage and resolution o Go-live and cutover planning
• Ensure high-quality delivery artefacts (BRD, FSD, test plans)

Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Ensure seamless integration with: o SD (Order-to-Cash) o R2R (GL, reporting) o S2P (AP & payments) o External systems (banks, billing systems, APIs)
• Work with global IT teams, vendors, and system integrators

Data, Controls & Governance

• Define data requirements and support data migration and validation
• Ensure compliance with: o Financial controls o Audit and regulatory requirements
• Improve AR governance and reconciliation processes

Continuous Improvement & Automation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on: o Process standardisation o Automation (RPA / AI / API-led integrations)
• Analyse KPIs (DSO, aging, collection efficiency) to drive performance improvements

Essential Skills / Experience

• Functional Expertise
  • o Strong knowledge of: SAP FI-AR (Accounts Receivable) Invoice-to-Cash / Lead-to-Cash processes Billing Invoice Integration (SD-FI Integration) Cash Applications Collection Management Bank Accounting & EBS ( Electronic Bank Statements) Payment & Clearing
  • o Understanding of: Pricing, taxes, billing, and logistics integration
  • o Experience with S/4HANA Finance implementations or migrations
• Technical & Integration Skills
  • o SAP Integration Suite / CPI o APIs and Web Services o Understanding of cross-module integrations (FI-SD, FI-MM)
• Professional Experience
  • o Typically, 9-12 years of SAP Finance experience
  • o Proven experience in: o End-to-end I2C implementations o Requirement gathering & stakeholder management o Exposure to Agile delivery environments

BT Group is the UK's leading communications group and the holding company behind some of the country’s most recognised brands – including BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet. Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good. Our customers include consumers, small, medium and large businesses, public sector organisations and other communications providers. BT Group’s role is about setting direction, unlocking value and creating the conditions for our brands and businesses to thrive. Having come through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, our focus now is on what comes next – simplifying how we operate, using technology and AI to work smarter, and organising ourselves to serve customers better and grow sustainably. Group teams shape strategy, policy, brand, capital allocation and transformation, helping the whole organisation perform at its best. We have a singular culture that unites all our people: we are customer-first challengers, who are committed, clear and connected. These behaviours unite us as one team to deliver for our colleagues, our customers, our stakeholders and the country. Joining BT Group means working at the heart of a business that matters to the UK, with the opportunity to shape decisions, influence outcomes and help set the future course of one of the country’s most important companies.

Experience Level

Mid Level