SAP S/4 HANA Finance Functional Consultant
2 days ago
Santa Clara
About Calfus At Calfus, we are known for delivering cutting-edge AI agents and products that transform businesses in ways previously unimaginable. We empower companies to harness the full potential of AI, unlocking opportunities they never imagined possible before the AI era. Our software engineering teams are highly valued by customers, whether start-ups or established enterprises, because we consistently deliver solutions that drive revenue growth. Our ERP solution teams have successfully implemented cloud solutions and developed tools that seamlessly integrate with ERP systems, reducing manual work so teams can focus on high-impact tasks. None of this would be possible without talent like you! Our global teams thrive on collaboration, and we’re actively looking for skilled professionals to strengthen our in-house expertise and help us deliver exceptional AI, software engineering, and solutions using enterprise applications. As one of the fastest-growing companies in our industry, we take pride in fostering a culture of innovation where new ideas are always welcomed—without hesitation. We are driven and expect the same dedication from our team members. Our speed, agility, and dedication set us apart, and we perform best when surrounded by high-energy, driven individuals. To continue our rapid growth and deliver an even greater impact, we invite you to apply for our open positions and become part of our journey! Role: SAP S/4 HANA Finance Functional Consultant Location: San Jose, CA, US Engagement: Contract / Consultant (S/4 Upgrade Program) Duration: 18+ months Start Date: ASAP Hourly Rate: $110 per hour Work Setting: Onsite About the role: • We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4 HANA Finance Functional Consultant who will partner with our Finance and Accounting teams during a major S/4 upgrade/implementation program. This role is not a hands‑on configuration role—the primary SI partner will perform configuration and build., • Instead, this consultant will act as a design advisor and functional guardian, ensuring the solution meets business needs, aligns with best practices, and fits our end‑to‑end Finance processes. The consultant will focus on solution design review, functional documentation, integration validation, and user testing. What You’ll do: 1. Solution Design Support • Participate in Fit/Gap sessions led by the System Integrator; ensure business requirements are accurately captured., • Review SI‑proposed solution designs, configuration approaches, process flows, and functional specifications., • Provide expert feedback on S/4 functionality across:, • FI: GL, AP, AR, AA, Banking, • CO: Cost Centers, Internal Orders, Product Costing, • COPA/Margin Analysis: Account‑based COPA, • Universal Journal and financial closing, • Ensure the design aligns with:, • Industry best practices, • Company financial policies, • S/4 simplification items and future‑ready capabilities 2. Functional Design & Documentation • Support the creation or refinement of Business Requirements Documents, Functional Design Documents, and Process Maps., • Validate SI-created documents, identifying gaps, risks, or impact areas., • Support integration design across MM, SD, PP, and supply chain finance flows. 3. Testing & Quality Assurance • Develop test scenarios, scripts, and expected results for UAT and integration testing., • Support execution of:, • User Acceptance Testing (UAT), • Integration Testing, • Regression Testing, • Validate test results, troubleshoot issues, and work with SI to drive resolution., • Assist in defining acceptance criteria, cutover activities, and readiness checkpoints. 4. Finance Business Partnering • Act as the bridge between:, • Finance & Accounting SMEs, • System Integrator technical and functional teams, • IT program leadership, • Translate business needs into SAP‑aligned requirements., • Recommend process improvements leveraging S/4 capabilities such as:, • Margin Analysis, • Universal Allocation, • Fiori apps for Finance, • Embedded Analytics 5. Support Change, Training, and Hypercare • Assist with training materials and end‑user education., • Support defect triage, signoffs, and hypercare during go‑live stabilization., • Ensure smooth transition of knowledge to Finance users and internal support teams. On your first day, we'll expect you to have: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related experience Functional Experience • 8+ year’s experience in SAP Finance/Controlling., • Strong S/4 HANA Finance knowledge across FI, CO, and COPA/Margin Analysis., • Experience with Finance transformation programs or S/4 upgrades where an SI handled configuration., • Solid understanding of end-to-end processes including:, • Order to Cash, • Procure to Pay, • Record to Report, • Product Costing & Inventory Valuation Design & Testing Skills • Ability to challenge assumptions, identify gaps, and guide SI toward better solutions., • Strong ability to develop test scenarios and lead UAT cycles., • Skilled at reviewing configuration and technical specs—even without configuring directly. We’d Be Excited If You Also Have • MBA in Finance or CPA Degree., • SAP S/4HANA Finance certification., • Experience in manufacturing or semiconductor industries., • Familiarity with advanced financial closing tools, group reporting, or Central Finance., • Knowledge of automation and analytics (e.g., Python, RPA, Copilot for Finance) is a plus., • Excellent communicator across Finance, IT, and SI teams., • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading discussions., • Strong problem-solving and documentation skills. Calfus Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. That means we do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.