SAP Central Finance Architect

Client is seeking a SAP Central Finance Architect

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SAP Finance (FICO), including working with SAP Central Finance.
• Lead the implementation and support of SAP Central Finance (CFIN) including mapping source system data to the Central Finance landscape.
• Experience in configuring and supporting key Central Finance components including:
• FI document replication
• CO postings
• Cost objects mapping
• SLT (SAP Landscape Transformation Replication Server)
• AIF (Application Interface Framework) error handling
• Experience in working with business and IT teams to gather requirements, define functional specs, and implement solutions that meet enterprise financial consolidation goals.
• Experience in managing integration with multiple source systems (SAP ECC, S/4HANA, non-SAP).
• Experience in collaborating with the Master Data Governance (MDG), Controlling, and technical teams for harmonized data flow.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data replication issues and functional discrepancies between source and target systems.
• Experience in testing (SIT/UAT), cutover, and go-live support activities.
• Experience in financial reporting consistency, intercompany transactions, and reconciliation processes in a Central Finance setup.
• Experience in S/4HANA Finance fundamentals, Universal Journal, and new GL.
• Experience in Central Finance replication, AIF monitoring, error resolution, and CO object mapping.
• Experience in MDG-F and master data alignment between systems.
• Familiarity with SLT setup, performance tuning, and data replication best practices.
• Experience in multi-ERP landscapes, including SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Experience in cross-module integration (FI-MM, FI-SD, FI-HCM).
• Experience in preparing functional specifications, designing documentation, and end-user training materials.
• Experience in Central Payments, Group Reporting, or SAP S/4HANA Central Projects.
• Exposure to SAP BTP / CPI for integration use cases.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and tools like Jira, SAP Solution Manager, or Charm.
• SAP certification in S/4HANA Finance or Central Finance.