Functional Consultant -R2R

We are seeking an experienced R2R Functional Consultant with a strong background in the retail industry to join our SAP S/4HANA Greenfield implementation project. The consultant will play a critical role in designing, reviewing, and implementing R2R processes, with a focus on retail-specific requirements, functional specification reviews, and integration oversight.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance modules, retail industry processes, global tax treatments, and integration between retail business streams and SAP systems.

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in SAP Finance (FICO) with at least 1 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Proven expertise in retail industry processes, including store accounting, inventory valuation, tax, and multi-location financial consolidation.
• Strong background in R2R processes: GL, AP/AR, Asset Accounting, and Financial Closing.
• Hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA Greenfield implementation projects

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of SAP Tax Configuration and integration with tax engines like Vertex, Avalara, or SAP Tax Service.
• Experience with retail-specific SAP modules (e.g., SAP CAR, IS-Retail).
• Proficiency in functional spec documentation and SAP module integration.
• Familiarity with FIORI apps and S/4HANA retail innovations.

Education:

• Bachelors/masters degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification.
• Experience with large-scale retail SAP projects involving multi-location and multi-currency operations.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.

Functional Specification Review:

• Collaborate with retail business stakeholders to gather and document R2R requirements specific to retail operations.
• Review and validate functional specifications for R2R processes, ensuring alignment with retail industry best practices and SAP standards.

Integration Oversight:

• Oversee the integration of R2R processes with retail-specific modules such as SAP CAR (Customer Activity Repository), SAP IS-Retail, and other SAP components (e.g., MM, SD).

Project Management Support:

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for R2R in retail processes throughout the project lifecycle, from blueprinting to go-live.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies for retail-specific challenges, such as high transaction volumes and inventory valuation.
• Ensure alignment of project milestones related to retail finance and integration.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as the primary contact for R2R topics in the retail stream, collaborating with global finance teams, retail operations, SAP consultants, and external vendors.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for retail finance users to drive adoption of R2R functionalities.