SAP Solutions Architect with skills SAP Functional, Power BI, SAP Hybris Testing, SAP S4 HANA for location Any Infogain Base Location (Noida, Gurugram, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune)
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
R2R Transformation Leadership: Lead the end-to-end optimization of the financial close, consolidation, and reporting processes to reduce cycle time (fast close) and improve data accuracy.
EPM Strategy & Implementation: Direct the deployment and adoption of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for planning, budgeting, and forecasting, transitioning legacy Excel-based processes to integrated system-driven workflows.
Data Standardization & Governance: Drive global master data governance for the Chart of Accounts (CoA), Cost Centers, and Profit Centers to ensure consistent reporting hierarchies across all entities.
Financial Consolidation: Oversee the modernization of consolidation logic and intercompany reconciliation processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS/US GAAP standards.
Project & Change Management: manage concurrent R2R initiatives; develop comprehensive change management strategies to ensure user adoption of new controlling tools and methodologies.
Reporting Harmonization: Rationalize the management reporting landscape; lead the transition from static reports to dynamic, self-service dashboards using Power BI and SAC.
Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all R2R processes and internal controls are documented in alignment with SOX requirements; manage external audit relationships regarding system changes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT and Business Intelligence teams to design robust data models that support complex allocation cycles and profitability analysis.
Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; CPA/CA/ACCA certification is mandatory.
Experience: 12-15 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Group Reporting, or R2R Transformation.
Accounting Standards: Deep technical knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP, specifically regarding consolidation and revenue recognition.
Planning Expertise: Extensive experience in designing Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Rolling Forecast processes.
Core ERP: Deep SAP S/4HANA Finance (FICO) knowledge, specifically General Ledger, Asset Accounting, and Group Reporting.
EPM/Planning: Expert-level proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC); familiarity with SAP BPC/BW or Hyperion is highly desirable.
Visualization: Strong experience with Power BI or Tableau for management dashboarding.
Data Tools: Understanding of BlackLine or similar account reconciliation tools is a plus.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to conceptualize complex data models and financial hierarchies.
Project Governance: Strict adherence to project schedules, budget tracking, and resource allocation.
Stakeholder Influence: Proven ability to align Regional Controllers and Group CFOs on standardized definitions and processes.
Communication: Clear, concise reporting on project status, risks, and financial implications.
EXPERIENCE
- 12-14 Years
SKILLS
- Primary Skill: SAP Functional
- Sub Skill(s): SAP Functional
- Additional Skill(s): Power BI, SAP Hybris Testing, SAP S4 HANA