SAP Functional Lead at Seven Up Bottling Company

Summary: 

To lead the design, implementation, and support of SAP Finance (FI/CO) modules, ensuring alignment with business processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The SAP Functional Lead will bridge the gap between business needs and technology, optimizing finance processes and supporting continuous improvement through SAP solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the configuration, implementation, and support of SAP Finance (FI/CO) modules and related sub-modules (GL, AP, AR, AA, CCA, PCA, etc.).
• Collaborate with finance and controlling teams to understand business requirements and translate them into system solutions.
• Manage SAP projects, upgrades, and rollouts within the finance function, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, IT, and external SAP consultants.
• Monitor and maintain data integrity and financial controls within the SAP environment.
• Provide expert-level support and training to finance users, driving user adoption and system utilization.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, tax laws, and regulatory requirements through system-driven controls.
• Support month-end/year-end closing activities by ensuring SAP processes run smoothly and reporting is accurate.
• Continuously review and improve finance-related business processes using SAP tools (e.g., Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud, etc.).
• Create and maintain documentation (blueprints, test scripts, training manuals) for finance systems and workflows.

Key Requirements:

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• SAP FI/CO Certification (preferred).
• ICAN/ACCA qualification is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in SAP FI/CO implementation and support, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Hands-on experience in at least two full-cycle SAP implementations.
• Strong understanding of finance operations, controls, and reporting in manufacturing.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SAP FI/CO modules and integration with MM, SD, and PP modules.
• Experience with product costing, profitability analysis, and material ledger.
• Strong knowledge of SAP tables, reports, and user exits.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (preferred).