SAP Finance Functional Consultant (CO/GL)

Accountabilities: As an SAP Finance Functional Consultant, you will lead functional solution design and implementation activities, working across business and technical teams to deliver integrated SAP planning solutions. You will also provide project leadership and ensure that solutions meet operational requirements and business objectives. Develop and deliver SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) demonstrations, clearly communicating solution capabilities and business value to clients. Lead requirements gathering, stakeholder consultations, and functional solution design activities. Configure and implement SAP planning solutions, including SAP APO, Global Available to Promise (GATP), Demand Planning (DP), Supply Network Planning (SNP), and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across business processes and SAP modules. Work closely with technical teams to ensure that system architecture and technical implementations meet functional requirements. Conduct business process design, gap analysis, and system analysis to identify improvement opportunities. Coordinate activities across architects, developers, SAP BASIS, middleware, portal teams, and business analysts. Support the maintenance, enhancement, and development of SAP planning modules and related system interfaces. Define testing strategies and oversee complex testing activities to validate solution quality and functionality. Support project budgeting, resource planning, staffing, forecasting, and work allocation. Lead and manage project team members, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and professional development support. Contribute to planning strategies and operational excellence initiatives throughout project delivery. Requirements The ideal candidate is an experienced SAP planning professional with strong functional consulting expertise and proven team leadership capabilities. You should be comfortable working with complex enterprise systems, engaging directly with clients, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective SAP solutions. At least 5 years of professional experience in SAP Planning. Strong hands-on experience with SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), SAP APO, Global Available to Promise (GATP), Demand Planning (DP), and Supply Network Planning (SNP). Previous experience in a team lead or project leadership position. Demonstrated ability to gather business requirements and translate them into functional SAP solutions. Experience with SAP configuration, implementation, integration, and system enhancement activities. Strong understanding of business process design, gap analysis, and end-to-end planning processes. Ability to coordinate effectively with technical architects, developers, BASIS specialists, middleware teams, and business stakeholders. Experience developing testing strategies and managing large-scale testing initiatives. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present technical concepts and business value clearly. Proven mentoring and leadership abilities, including experience guiding junior team members. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and project deliverables. U.S. citizenship is mandatory. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Must have U.S. work authorization without requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship. Benefits Annual base salary ranging from $103,200 to $196,400 USD in applicable locations, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C. Compensation determined by experience, qualifications, technical skills, role scope, and work location. Opportunities for professional growth through hands-on experience, industry training, and technical certifications. Collaborative and supportive working environment focused on innovation, inclusion, and professional development. Opportunity to contribute to meaningful technology initiatives supporting U.S. federal government missions. Access to a broad range of employee benefits. Remote working opportunity, as indicated in the original job posting. Ongoing recruitment process with no fixed application deadline.