SAP RAR — Core Expertise

SAP RAR — Core Expertise

8+ years of SAP Functional / Business Analyst experience with at least 3+ years of hands-on SAP RAR configuration
Proven ability to configure SAP RAR for OTC-driven revenue events: POB identification, SSP/TPA allocation, contract modifications, and deferred revenue handling
Deep understanding of ASC 606 / IFRS 15 principles as applied through SAP RAR — from an OTC process perspective, not a Finance accounting perspective
Experience with SAP RAR source document integration from SAP SD billing documents (VF01/VF04 flows into RAR)
Hands-on experience with BRFplus for RAR rule configuratio
SAP SD / Order-to-Cash Background

Expert-level knowledge of SAP SD: Sales Order Management, Pricing, Delivery, and Billing (ECC 6.0 and/or S/4HANA)
Strong understanding of OTC process flows — from quote/order creation through billing and cash application
Experience with billing plans, milestone billing, contract management, and subscription-related order types
Ability to trace revenue impact starting from sales order configuration (order types, item categories, schedule line categories)
Familiarity with revenue-relevant SD configurations: account assignment groups, material revenue account determination, and customer-material info records
Delivery & Communication

Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex RAR/OTC flows clearly to business stakeholders, finance teams, and engineering teams
Ability to independently own functional decisions and drive resolution without escalation
Highly self-driven with strong attention to detail; able to multi-task in a fast-paced, self-managed environment
Hands-on experience leading full-cycle SAP implementations and supporting production environments
 
Good to Have (Can Be Learned On the Job)

Experience in SaaS or subscription-based business models
Exposure to SAP BRIM (Subscription Order Management, Convergent Invoicing, FI-CA) and how it interacts with RAR
Familiarity with SAP Project System (PS) for project-based revenue recognition scenarios
Experience with global rollouts or multi-entity implementations
Integration experience with adjacent systems: SAP EMS, iCertis (contract management), or CPQ/Configure-Price-Quote tools
Knowledge of Agile / SAFe delivery methodolog

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or work related field experience
SAP SD or SAP RAR certification is a plus