SAP Functional Consultant

Toronto, ON (Hybrid-3 days onsite per week)
Long Term Contract
Assignment Duties

Provide support for triaging support tickets, trouble shooting, issue identification and defect resolution.

Support the PMO in the prioritization and implementation of items deferred to the post go-live period. This will include...

Configure S/4 with changes prioritized for implementation

Validate proposed functionality and alignment to leading/best practices design specifically as it relates to FICO, FM, TRM (specifically banking)

Develop functional specifications for development objects

Reviewing/updating test script and test cases, identification of test data, test execution

Develop plan for regression testing related to changes being implemented

Update business process documentation and provide input to updated polices required to support newly implemented functionality

Development of risk mitigation strategies, etc.

Development of communication and any new or updated training material required.

Work in collaboration with the Business Process Lead and vendor lead informing the design, development and configuration of the SAP solution and its integration with SAP and non-SAP solutions.

Support the FICO team providing SAP knowledge/expertise/leadership.

Analyze the City’s end to end processes and identify areas of improvement and how these can be addressed leveraging Standard SAP functionality.

Identify linkages to other key processes to support reporting.

Support the implementation of workflow approvals based on the City’s Delegation of Commitment Authority.

Provide leadership of business processes, accounting principles, systems configuration, enhancements and data to enable related processes.

Qualifications

A minimum of 10+ years hands-on experience in large project/program management with Government jurisdictions and or large private sector organizations.

Expertise and experience in SAP S/4

HANA modules; SAP Finance, Controlling, Accounts Payable, Treasury Management a. Hands on experience with SAP tools supporting banking will be an asset

Hands on experience in configuration of S/4 HANA modules including SAP Finance, Controlling, Treasury Management and Accounts Payable and functionality related to banking – EBS, Payment Program, bank account management etc.

Experience in delivering at least 2 end to end implementations. Implementation in a public sector environment with S/4

HANA would be an asset.

SAP Certification in FI-CO or TRM

Extensive experience with traditional and innovative project management processes, techniques, tools across agile, waterfall, iterative methods and associated tools.

Strong knowledge of test methodologies.

Project excellence spanning Governance, Definition, Planning, Project Management & Control, Financials and Close-out.

Working knowledge of SAP Solution Manager Change Request will also be an asset.

Tenacious and willing to support the team during peak volumes and workloads with various activities.

Strong in process management and controls to minimize risks exposure.

Ability to lead efficient communication between all project stakeholders, including internal teams and clients.

Ability to achieve business objectives through influencing and effectively working with key stakeholders.

Excellent written & verbal communication skills (comfortable & confident communicating at all levels, including business partners, leadership and vendors).

Demonstrated critical thinking and strategic planning skills.

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