SAP S/4 HANA Consultant - W2

SPECTRAFORCE; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Finance Lead to guide their SAP S/4 HANA migration in San Jose, California. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in inventory cost accounting, variance analysis, and project leadership within the semiconductor industry. Responsibilities include overseeing process documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with SAP systems and a strong analytical mindset, focusing on process improvements and AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing finance, focused on inventory and cost accounting.
• Extensive hands-on experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4 HANA, especially in FI/CO modules.
• In-depth understanding of semiconductor cost structures and complex BOM and routing configurations.

Responsibilities

• Act as Operations Finance representative in SAP S/4 HANA migration.
• Lead comprehensive process documentation for Operations Finance.
• Collaborate with IT, manufacturing, and operations on solution design and testing.

Skills

Inventory cost accounting

Variance analysis

Project leadership

Process documentation

System design

Financial reporting

Automation opportunities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4 HANA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Lead with a background in the semiconductor industry to guide our SAP S/4 HANA migration. This role will act as a key liaison between Operations Finance and cross-functional technical teams, ensuring precise process documentation, robust system design, and a seamless transition from SAP ECC to SAP S/4 HANA. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in inventory cost accounting, variance analysis, and project leadership, and thrives in transformational environments focused on process improvements and AI initiatives.

SAP S/4 HANA Migration & Implementation

• Serve as the Operations Finance representative in the SAP S/4 HANA migration, aligning system design with business needs.
• Lead comprehensive process documentation, including AS-IS and TO-BE workflows for Operations Finance.
• Collaborate with IT, manufacturing, and operations to support solution design, configuration reviews, testing, and readiness activities, leveraging semiconductor manufacturing knowledge.
• Participate in design workshops to integrate finance impacts (inventory, costing, variances, close processes) into S/4 HANA, applying industry best practices.
• Oversee data validation, reconciliation, and cutover to ensure smooth migration.
• Finance Projects & Operational Efficiency
• Lead or contribute to other Finance and cross-functional projects, such as system enhancements and process automation.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, communication, and stakeholder alignment.
• Promote collaboration and standardization across finance processes using semiconductor industry expertise.
• Support month-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, including standard cost updates, reserves, and necessary adjustments.
• Contribute to financial reporting and perform detailed manufacturing variance analysis.
• Identify and drive automation opportunities across financial close processes, variance analysis, and data validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing finance, with strong focus on inventory and cost accounting.
• Extensive hands-on experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4 HANA, particularly within Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) modules, includes configuration knowledge, process troubleshooting, and end-to-end validation.
• In-depth understanding of semiconductor cost structures, including standard costing, complex BOM and routing configurations, manufacturing variance analysis, and inventory valuation methodologies applicable to wafer fabrication and backend operations.
• Proven skills in process documentation, system design, and major system implementations or transformations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex cost flows and large data sets to drive actionable insights and ensure accuracy
• Analytical mindset with excellent communication, collaboration, and project leadership abilities.
• Experience or strong interest in AI, automation, or advanced analytics is a plus.