**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio **Your role and responsibilities** A Senior SAP FI (Financial Accounting) Consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing SAP FI solutions to support financial operations within an organization. The role involves collaborating with business stakeholders, configuring SAP systems, and ensuring the integration of financial processes with other SAP modules. SAP FI Implementation & Configuration * Lead and manage full lifecycle SAP FI implementations, from business blueprinting to post-go-live support. * Configure SAP FI modules, including: * General Ledger (GL) * Accounts Payable (AP) * Accounts Receivable (AR) * Asset Accounting (AA) * Bank Accounting * Financial Close & Consolidation * Ensure seamless integration with other SAP modules like CO (Controlling), MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales & Distribution), and HR. 2. Business Process Optimization * Work with finance and business teams to analyze requirements and optimize financial processes. * Identify and recommend best practices and automation to improve financial efficiency. * Support SAP S/4HANA Finance migration and adoption. 3. Functional Support & Troubleshooting * Provide expert-level support to resolve SAP FI-related issues. * Analyze and troubleshoot system errors, inconsistencies, and reporting issues. * Support end-users by providing guidance and training on SAP FI functionalities. 4. Testing, Documentation & Compliance * Develop and execute unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT). * Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and local financial regulations. * Document configurations, process flows, and system customizations. 5. Reporting & Integration * Assist in the design and development of financial reports using SAP FIORI, SAP BW/BI, and S/4HANA Embedded Analytics. * Work closely with ABAP developers for customizations when needed. ------------------------- **Required technical and professional expertise** Education & Experience: * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field. * 10+ years of experience in SAP FI implementations and support. Technical Skills: * Strong hands-on experience in SAP FI configuration. * Knowledge of integration with SAP CO, MM, SD, HR. * Understanding of Financial Closing Cockpit (FCC) * Experience in SAP Fiori and SAP BW/BI Reporting. * Ability to write functional specifications for ABAP developers. Soft Skills: * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to lead workshops, train users, and manage projects. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * SAP FI Certification * Understanding of SAP Treasury * Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.