Senior SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead Consultant / Solution Architect (FI/CO)

A company is looking for an experienced Senior SAP S/4HANA Finance Consultant with a strong combination of solution architecture expertise and hands-on configuration skills. The consultant will support a global SAP S/4HANA template program and drive template design, localization activities, and international rollouts across multiple countries and legal entities.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in SAP FI/CO, S/4HANA Finance, CO-PS, Parallel Accounting, ledger architecture, account determination, and international finance processes. The role combines strategic solution design with workshop facilitation, requirements analysis, documentation, and detailed SAP configuration.

• Design and implement global SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling templates.
• Standardize finance processes across countries and legal entities.
• Lead fit-to-standard workshops and solution design discussions with stakeholders.
• Translate business and legal requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
• Hands-on customizing in General Ledger (FI-GL), Accounts Payable (FI-AP), Accounts Receivable (FI-AR), Asset Accounting (FI-AA), Cost Center Accounting (CO-CCA), Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, and Project Controlling (CO-PS).
• Expertise in Universal Journal (ACDOCA), Parallel Accounting and ledgers, accounting principles, document splitting, intercompany processes, financial closing, automatic account determination, and account mapping.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting and reporting requirements during international rollouts.
• Support testing, cutover, hypercare, and post-go-live activities.
• Ensure seamless integration between FI/CO and MM (procure-to-pay) as well as SD (order-to-cash).
• Support financial data migration and reconciliation activities during S/4HANA transformation programs.

• At least 10 years of experience in SAP Finance consulting.
• Extensive experience in SAP FI/CO implementations and SAP S/4HANA Finance projects.
• Proven experience in international template rollout programs.
• Ability to act both as Lead Consultant / Solution Architect and as a hands-on FI/CO configuration expert.
• Strong stakeholder management across business and IT functions.
• Experience with the harmonization of finance processes and global transformation initiatives.
• Project experience with one or more of the following accounting frameworks: French GAAP (PCG), Italian GAAP (OIC standards), or Turkish TFRS/TAS.
• Preferred: experience with Group Reporting or consolidation solutions.
• Solid understanding of audit, compliance, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong workshop facilitation skills.
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Independent working style in international environments.
• Structured, reliable, and detail-oriented approach to delivery.