SAP Finance Ap & Co Lead Consultant

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP Finance AP & CO Lead Consultant to lead finance transformation initiatives focused on Accounts Payable (AP) and Controlling (CO) within SAP S/4HANA environments. This role will work closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimise finance solutions that support efficient Procure-to-Pay (P2P), management accounting, and controlling processes. The ideal candidate will possess deep functional expertise in SAP FI-AP and CO, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP Accounts Payable (FI-AP) and Controlling (CO) solutions within SAP S/4HANA. Drive end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process design, including vendor master management, invoice processing, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation. Design and implement management accounting processes including cost allocations, budgeting, planning, forecasting, and variance analysis. Ensure finance solutions support business performance management, financial reporting, and operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal governance controls. Lead SAP S/4HANA implementation, upgrade, rollout, and finance transformation initiatives. Promote adoption of SAP S/4HANA innovations, including Universal Journal and real-time financial analytics. Conduct business workshops to gather, analyse, and validate finance process requirements. Translate business requirements into functional solution designs and SAP system configurations. Collaborate with SAP FI, MM, SD, technical (ABAP), and integration teams to deliver end-to-end business solutions. Design and review functional specifications for Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, and Forms (RICEF). Support data migration, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), cutover planning, and post-go-live support. Provide functional leadership, mentor project team members, and support knowledge transfer throughout the project lifecycle. Required Skills Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years of SAP consulting experience, including at least 5 years specialising in SAP S/4HANA Finance. Strong hands-on experience configuring SAP FI Accounts Payable (FI-AP), including: Vendor Master Data Invoice Processing and Validation Automatic Payment Program (F110) Withholding Tax Tax Integration Extensive experience with SAP Controlling (CO), including: Cost Centre Accounting (CO-CCA) Profit Centre Accounting (PCA) Internal Orders Product Costing (PC) Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) Variance Calculation Overhead Cost Allocation Work in Progress (WIP) Calculation Settlement Processes Actual Price Calculation Budget Planning and Cost Planning Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) business processes. Experience with SAP RISE and cloud-based SAP deployment models. Proven experience delivering at least three end-to-end SAP implementation projects, including a minimum of two SAP S/4HANA implementation projects. Experience supporting enterprise environments with at least 20 company codes and/or plants. Strong functional design, integration, stakeholder management, and business process mapping skills. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Skills Experience with SAP Asset Accounting (AA). Knowledge of SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (REFX). Experience with SAP Fund Management (FM). Experience with SAP Grant Management (GM). Experience working within Shared Services or Global Business Services (GBS) environments. Knowledge of financial reporting and business performance management best practices. Preferred Certifications SAP FI Certification. SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification. Additional SAP Finance or SAP S/4HANA certifications are advantageous. Key Competencies Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to manage complex finance transformation programmes. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively across business and technical teams. Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality SAP solutions. Application Note Interested applicants may send their CV directly to …