SAP S/4HANA Central Finance (CFIN) & Group Reporting Architect

Summary: The primary objective of the SAP S/4HANA Central Finance (CFIN) & Group Reporting Architect role is to ensure that the finance data model and reporting designs are fully prepared for CFIN. This involves translating complex financial structures into effective design principles for successful implementations in SAP S/4HANA Central Finance and Group Reporting. Responsibilities: - Assess the current multi-ERP and legacy Chart of Accounts landscape across affiliates, identifying harmonization opportunities and structural gaps. - Shape the Downstream Global Chart of Accounts (GCOA), account hierarchy, and Financial Statement Version (FSV) to be suitable for CFIN replication and Group Reporting. - Define mapping principles from legacy CoAs and local structures to the target model with detailed mapping examples. - Define design considerations for consolidation including consolidation units, intercompany logic, eliminations, and segment reporting. - Ensure reporting structures can comply with IFRS 18 requirements. - Contribute CFIN readiness actions, dependencies, and sequencing to the foundational roadmap. Key Requirements: - Minimum of two end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Central Finance implementations. - Strong SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting or equivalent consolidation design experience. - Proven GCOA/FSV design and legacy CoA harmonization in large multi-entity groups. - Working knowledge of IFRS 8, IFRS 10, and IFRS 18. - Hands-on experience in downstream Oil & Gas within a multi-entity environment. Nice to Have: - Experience in National Oil Company (NOC) or IOC finance transformations in the GCC. - Exposure to SAP S/4HANA for Oil & Gas and to non-SAP source ERPs (e.g., Oracle). - SAP certification in S/4HANA Finance, CFIN, or Group Reporting. Other Details: - Seniority: Senior Manager / Director equivalent - Experience: 15+ years in SAP Finance; 5+ years in CFIN / Group Reporting - Phase 1 Workstreams: Finance Data Model, Reporting & Segmentation Design, Data & Technology Readiness, Foundational Roadmap & Governance