SAP FI System Lead

Position Overview

Remote is seeking a highly skilled SAP FI System Lead with subject matter expertise in SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting (FI) modules. This role involves leading the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting solutions, ensuring alignment with client business structures and financial accounting principles. The ideal candidate will lead workshops, manage configuration tasks, review documentation, and ensure quality assurance for team deliverables. This position also requires managing stakeholder relationships, supporting project delivery using agile and waterfall methodologies, and contributing to the continuous improvement of SAP Best Practices.

About Remote

Remote is dedicated to solving the modern organization's challenge of navigating global employment compliantly and with ease. We empower businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. Our core values and future-focused work culture drive our team to tackle ambitious problems asynchronously, from six continents. We encourage every team member to bring their unique talents, experiences, and culture to help us build a best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated, and ambitious, join us and define the future of work!

What You Bring

Essential Experience:

• Extensive experience with SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting modules (GL, AA, AR, AP, Bank Accounting), including deep knowledge of financial accounting principles and integration with other SAP modules (Controlling, MM, SD).
• Proven experience in designing SAP enterprise structures and aligning them with client’s business models.
• Strong experience in leading fit-to-standard workshops and translating business requirements into functional designs.
• Hands-on experience in the configuration and implementation of SAP S/4HANA FI modules across the full project lifecycle.
• Experience working within agile and waterfall project methodologies, with a strong understanding of project governance.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues (onshore and offshore).
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong leadership abilities, capable of managing cross-functional teams and ensuring successful project delivery.

Desired Experience:

• Experience with SAP Best Practices and continuous improvement in financial accounting processes.
• SAP Certification in Financial Accounting (FI) is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Previous experience in a consulting environment or in delivering SAP solutions in large-scale organizations.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) modules, with a focus on S/4HANA.
• At least 2 years of experience in leading SAP implementation projects or playing a key leadership role in the SAP FI domain.

Key Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expertise & Design:

• Provide expert-level guidance on SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting modules (GL, AA, AR, AP, Bank Accounting) and their integration with other SAP modules such as Controlling.
• Design and configure SAP FI solutions that align with client-specific business structures and financial accounting principles.

Application Instructions

Apply now and define the future of work!