SAP Functional Consultant - FICO

JOB TITLE: SAP S/4HANA Functional Consultant DEPARTMENT: IT REPORTS TO: Manager, Center of Excellence (COE) FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT SUMMARY The SAP S/4HANA Functional Consultant plays a critical role in bridging business requirements with SAP system capabilities. Operating within the SAP Center of Excellence, the consultant is responsible for end-to-end functional design, configuration, and support of SAP modules aligned to business processes. Leveraging SAP Activate methodology, the consultant drives fit-gap analysis, functional specifications, and testing cycles across implementation and enhancement projects. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, deep understanding of integrated business processes, and hands-on experience with S/4HANA and Fiori applications. Responsibilities also include incident resolution, change request management, and continuous improvement aligned with ITIL service delivery standards. The consultant contributes to project planning, user training, and documentation, ensuring SAP solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned with enterprise goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Analyze and document business processes and identify optimization opportunities using SAP best practices · Gather, validate, and prioritize functional requirements with business stakeholders and COE team members · Configure SAP S/4HANA modules and Fiori applications based on functional specifications and SAP Activate methodology · Perform fit-gap analysis, create functional designs, and support integration testing across end-to-end processes · Develop functional specifications for RICEFW objects and collaborate with ABAP development and integration teams · Execute unit testing, coordinate UAT, and manage defect resolution through structured test cycles · Provide post-go-live functional support, including incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement · Maintain accurate documentation for configuration, functional designs, and process flows in compliance with ITIL standards · Deliver end-user training and develop training materials for supported SAP modules · Participate in release management, transport coordination, and change control processes · Collaborate with COE, PMO, and technical teams to support project planning, execution, and governance activities · Monitor SAP roadmap, release notes, and industry trends to recommend enhancements and innovations · Ensure compliance with security, data integrity, and audit requirements within SAP environments SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibility. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES · Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot SAP Vistex issues. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills for global business collaboration. · Ability to work independently and manage multiple SAP Vistex projects. · Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. · Demonstrates empathetic, strategic and innovative business engagement, establishing and building trust. · Adopts proactive approach to understanding business goals and impediments in solutioning. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Specify the necessary education and experience needs · Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field · Minimum 3 years of hands-on SAP functional experience in configuration and support · Strong understanding of SAP business processes and integration points · Experience with SAP S/4HANA and familiarity with SAP Fiori apps · Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications · Proficiency in documenting functional designs and test scripts · Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills · Experience with SAP Activate methodology and ITIL service management practices Preferred · SAP certification in relevant module(s) · Experience in SAP implementation or rollout projects · Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery models · Exposure to SAP Cloud ALM or Solution Manager · Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or similar industries WORK SCHEDULE · Fulltime position (40 hours a week), Overtime, Weekends, Holidays, Trainings as required. LANGUAGE SKILLS · Ability to read, write, and speak English. · Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. · Ability to write simple correspondence and/or complete employment forms. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS · Ability to add subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers. REASONING ABILITY · Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS · Post hire certifications may be required to gain knowledge needed to stay current in field. PHYSICAL DEMANDS · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk and hear. The employee will frequently be required to stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seated in a cubicle environment and is exposed to fluorescent lighting and computer monitors.