Consulting Lead - SAP Finance & Group Reporting

Applexus Technologies (P) Ltd; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applexus Technologies (P) Ltd is looking for a Consulting Lead – SAP Finance & Group Reporting to manage the design, implementation, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions. This role requires expert knowledge in SAP Finance and Group Reporting, along with the ability to collaborate with finance teams and stakeholders to provide compliant and efficient solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SAP FI, a strong understanding of financial principles, and skills to engage with global organizations. Applications are encouraged from individuals with SAP certifications and exposure to analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, AA, Financial Close).
• Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting, including consolidation and statutory reporting.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting principles, consolidation logic, and multi-currency environments.
• Experience in pre-sales, RFPs, and client solution demonstrations.
• Ability to bridge business finance requirements with system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance and Group Reporting implementations.
• Drive requirement gathering and solution design across Record-to-Report (R2R).
• Design and configure SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting, including consolidation units and methods.
• Ensure tight integration between operational finance and group consolidation processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to finance and accounting stakeholders.

Skills

SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, AA, Financial Close)

SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting

Financial accounting principles

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

SAP S/4HANA Finance certification(s)

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Job description

Consulting Lead - SAP Finance & Group Reporting

We are seeking a Consulting Lead – SAP Finance & Group Reporting to lead the design, implementation, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA Finance and Group Reporting solutions for global clients. This role requires a strong balance of core SAP Finance expertise and hands-on Group Reporting experience, partnering closely with finance leadership, accounting teams, and project stakeholders to deliver compliant, scalable, and business-aligned solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance and Group Reporting implementations
• Drive requirement gathering and solution design across Record-to-Report (R2R), including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, and Financial Close
• Design and configure SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting, including:
  • Consolidation units and groups
  • Ownership management and consolidation methods
  • Intercompany matching and eliminations
  • Currency translation and validation rules
• Ensure tight integration between operational finance (FI) and group consolidation and reporting processes
• Act as a trusted advisor to finance, accounting, and controllership stakeholders
• Lead client workshops, blueprinting sessions, and design reviews covering both FI and Group Reporting
• Provide functional leadership and mentoring to consultants and offshore delivery teams
• Support testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT) with a focus on financial accuracy and reconciliation
• Assist with cutover, go-live, and hypercare, ensuring smooth period-end and consolidation cycles
• Contribute to pre-sales activities, including solution architecture, RFP responses, estimations, and demonstrations

Qualifications & Skills:

Strong hands-on experience in SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, AA, Financial Close)

Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting, including consolidation and statutory reporting

Solid understanding of financial accounting principles, consolidation logic, and multi-currency environments

SAP S/4HANA Finance certification(s) preferred

Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning and/or Reporting is a plus

Experience in pre-sales, RFPs, and client solution demonstrations

Ability to bridge business finance requirements with system design

Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills

Experience working with global, multi-entity organizations and distributed delivery models