SAP Finance in the Public Cloud expert(16551) at The Baer Group in Malvern, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Baer is looking for SAP Finance in the Public Cloud expert for a 9+ month project located in Dallas, TX.


Title: SAP Finance in the Public Cloud expert
Location: Hybrid - Dallas, TX
Duration: 9 months
Rate: Hourly Plus Expenses Reimbursed
Alignment: W2 or C2C

Description:

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP Finance processes in the Public Cloud environment.
• Utilize a "Fit to Standard" approach, ensuring alignment with pre-configured solutions available in SAP Public Cloud without extensive customization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Governance, Organizational Change Management, and Solutions Design, to ensure proper alignment of SAP Finance processes with overall business objectives.
• Analyze the client's existing financial processes and map them to SAP standard solutions, identifying gaps and working with stakeholders to either modify business processes or implement SAP standard practices.
• Participate in client workshops to facilitate discussions on finance processes, gather requirements, and guide decision-making.
• Ensure integration of SAP Finance modules (e.g., SAP FI, CO, AP, AR) with other key business areas like procurement and sales.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for tracking financial process performance during and after the implementation.
• Provide guidance on best practices for financial reporting, compliance, and audit requirements in a cloud-based SAP environment.
• Ensure seamless integration with other SAP cloud solutions and third-party applications to support the client's financial operations.
• Provide expertise in SAP Public Cloud finance solutions to support financial process optimization and ensure scalability of solutions.

Requirements:

• Senior-level SAP Finance expertise with experience in public cloud environments.
• Strong backround in SAP Finance modules such as SAP FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), AP (Accounts Payable), and AR (Accounts Receivable).
• Proven experience implementing SAP Finance solutions using a "Fit to Standard" approach, focusing on out-of-the-box configurations and minimizing customization.
• Prior experience in leading or participating in client workshops, specifically related to SAP Finance process design and decision-making.
• Strong analytical skills to assess current financial processes, identify gaps, and recommend SAP standard solutions.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while managing project deliverables and timelines.
• Familiarity with SAP Public Cloud architecture and the unique requirements of cloud-based SAP finance implementations.
• Experience with cloud integration between SAP Finance and other business processes (e.g., procurement, sales, etc.).
• 8+ years of SAP Finance experience, with a focus on cloud-based solutions.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of "Fit to Standard" methodologies and how they apply in a Public Cloud environment.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Company Overview:


Baer is an Enterprise Performance Partner providing job opportunities with several 1st Tier Global Systems Integrators and a wide array of Fortune 1000 clients. Baer consultants and employees enjoy access to the highest profile job opportunities across leading Enterprise Technology Solutions ranging from Digital Transformation programs utilizing the latest technologies from SAP and Oracle to a wide range of emerging Cloud based infrastructure, application and AI related solutions.

At Baer we aim to provide a best-in-class engagement experience for our consultants. Our job requirements are carefully vetted and are typically associated with pivotal programs offering tremendous opportunities to expand your skills leveraging the latest solutions.

Baer is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.


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