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Role: SAP FICO
Location: Byhalia, MS, 38611 [100% Remote is fine]
Type: Contract
SKILLS REQUIRED: Digital : SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Management - Finance - Financial Planning & Analysis
Pre-Screening Questionnaire:
Qualifying questions to add to the Coversheet (REQUIRED)
Qualifying Questions:
Public Cloud Experience (Must-Have Filter)
1. How many SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementations have you led or played an architect role in?
Follow-up: What releases (e.g., 2308, 2402)?
2. How does S/4HANA Public Cloud Finance differ from Private Cloud or ECC?
Listen for: CBC, no SPRO access, upgrade cycles, limited customization, listed APIs.
3. What are common Finance requirements that you must say “no” to in Public Cloud—and how do you handle that conversation?
Red flag: “We customize it” or “We use Z code”.
Fit-to-Standard & Governance
4. How do you run a Finance Fit-to-Standard workshop in Public Cloud?
Listen for: SAP Best Practices, scope items, process walkthroughs, gap classification.
5. What criteria do you use to decide between standard, in-app extensibility, and BTP side-by-side extensions?
6. How do you prevent scope creep and customization leakage in Finance?
Core Finance Architecture
7. Explain Universal Journal and why it matters in S/4HANA Public Cloud.
Must mention: ACDOCA, real-time FI/CO integration.
8. How do you design parallel accounting and ledger setup in Public Cloud?
Listen for: Ledger approach vs account approach, limitations.
9. How have you handled Asset Accounting in Public Cloud? What are common gaps vs ECC?
10. Describe your experience with Bank Accounting and Cash Management in Public Cloud.
Controlling & Margin Analysis
11. How does Controlling work in S/4HANA Public Cloud compared to ECC?
12. Explain Margin Analysis in S/4HANA Public Cloud and its integration with SD and Finance.
13. How do you design Profit Center Accounting in Public Cloud?
Configuration & Tools (Hands-On Validation)
14. What is Central Business Configuration (CBC), and how is it used in Finance projects?
Must-have answer.
15. What Finance configurations are done in CBC vs the S/4 system?
16. How do you manage transports and configuration changes in Public Cloud Finance?
Job Title: SAP S/4HANA Finance Public Cloud Architect
Role Summary
The SAP S/4HANA Finance Public Cloud Architect is responsible for leading the design, configuration, and governance of finance processes in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud. This role ensures alignment with SAP Best Practices, minimizes customizations, and delivers a scalable, compliant, and future-ready finance solution.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Solution Architecture
Own end-to-end S/4HANA Public Cloud Finance architecture
Define solution designs within Public Cloud constraints (no custom code, listed extensibility only)
Act as the Finance design authority across the program
Core Finance Processes
Lead and govern configuration of:
General Ledger (Universal Journal, Ledger setup, parallel accounting)
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
Asset Accounting
Bank Accounting & Cash Management
Financial Closing & Reporting
Group Reporting (if applicable)
Controlling & Integration
Design integration between Finance and Controlling (CO)
Configure:
Cost Centers, Profit Centers
Internal Orders
Margin Analysis
Ensure seamless integration with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales
Public Cloud Governance & Extensibility
Enforce SAP Best Practices and clean core principles
Define and govern:
In-App extensibility
Side-by-side extensibility (BTP)
Manage configuration via Central Business Configuration (CBC)
Ensure upgrade-safe solution design
Reporting & Analytics
Leverage Embedded Analytics and SAP Analytics Cloud for financial reporting
Define KPI frameworks for Finance leadership
Ensure consistency between operational and statutory reporting
Compliance & Controls
Ensure compliance with:
IFRS / GAAP
SOX controls
Audit and regulatory requirements
Design document controls, approvals, and segregation of duties
Leadership & Collaboration
Partner with Finance leadership (CFO, Controller, FP&A)
Guide functional consultants and business analysts
Work closely with Integration, Security, and Data teams
Required Skills & Experience
SAP Finance Expertise
10+ years of SAP Finance experience
3+ years hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Finance
Deep expertise in Universal Journal (ACDOCA)
Strong understanding of Public Cloud limitations and extensibility options
Technical & Functional Skills
Central Business Configuration (CBC)
Finance configuration in S/4HANA Public Cloud
Integration with MM, SD, and Manufacturing
Embedded Analytics and Financial Reporting
SAP Activate methodology
Soft Skills
Executive-level communication
Strong decision-making in Fit-to-Standard scenarios
Ability to challenge customization requests
Mentorship and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
SAP S/4HANA Finance Public Cloud certification
Experience leading greenfield Public Cloud implementations
Industry experience in Manufacturing, Life Sciences, or Consumer Goods
Experience with SAP BTP and side-by-side extensions