SAP Business ByDesign (Finance)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP Business ByDesign (ByD) Finance Consultant to lead the design, configuration, and implementation of financial processes within SAP ByDesign. This role requires deep knowledge of ByDesign's Financial and Management Accounting modules and the ability to guide clients through digital transformation initiatives across finance functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle SAP ByDesign Finance implementations, from requirements gathering through go-live and post-go-live support.
• Analyze client business processes and recommend best-practice solutions using SAP ByDesign Finance.
• Configure key financial modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Fixed Assets, Tax, and Cash Management.
• Design and implement Management Accounting (Cost Centers, Profit Centers, Projects, Internal Orders).
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and system testing with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Logistics, HR, Projects, CRM) for integrated solutions.
• Support data migration, testing, and cutover activities for financial data.
• Develop and document functional specifications for any required enhancements or integrations.
• Provide post-implementation support and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to finance teams and business leaders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP ERP Finance, including at least 2 years of hands-on SAP Business ByDesignexperience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP), financial statements, and business processes.
• Proven experience in at least 2 full-cycle SAP ByDesign implementations.
• Knowledge of integrations between ByDesign Finance and other modules (e.g., Projects, Supply Chain).
• Experience with financial reporting tools and KPIs within ByDesign.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skills.
• SAP certification in Business ByDesign Finance (preferred but not required).

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in a consulting environment or SAP partner organization.
• Exposure to multinational rollouts with multi-currency and multi-country legal entities.
• Knowledge of tax compliance setups (e.g., VAT, GST, 1099, Withholding).
• Familiarity with SAP Cloud Applications Studio (for minor customizations).