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SAP FI Lead S4 HANA

  • Practice SAP

  • Technologies SAP Technology Jobs

  • Location Remote working, United States

  • Type Contract

SAP FI Lead Consultant /S4 Hana /New Build Project .

Start Date 13/4/2026
Duration 12 months (3-year programme) New Build !
Must be EU UK passport holder (eligible for SC or DV clearance).

remote working role :75 % to 100%

*1 client site visit per month (maximum / Minimum expectation) to Eastern Europe country.

Rate €100 per hour + Expenses for all business-related travel when requested to travel.

Professional Summary
SAP FI Lead Consultant with extensive experience delivering and securing Financial Accounting solutions within SAP environments, including S/4HANA and defence-grade architectures aligned to SAP S4 platforms. Proven expertise in SAP FI and compliance within highly regulated Defence & Security programmes, including environments leveraging Defence & Security (D&S) / DFPS concepts and RADS-based structural authorizations.

Specialist in designing and implementing secure financial controls across General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Asset Accounting, and Funds Management, with a strong focus on safeguarding sensitive and classified financial data. Experienced in working within EU/UK government, public sector, and defence programmes operating under strict security clearance, audit, and compliance frameworks aligned with NATO and MoD standards.

Core Expertise

  • SAP FI
  • SAP S/4HANA Finance (GL, AP, AR, AA, FM integration)
  • Defence & Security (DFPS / D&S / RADS structural authorizations)
  • Funds Management & force element-based budgeting
  • Segregation of Duties (SoD) design and enforcement
  • SAP GRC (Access Control, ARM, EAM, BRM, CCM)
  • Data protection (masking, encryption, ILM, pseudonymization)
  • Security & Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA equivalents)
  • Hybrid, on-premise, and disconnected SAP landscapes
  • SAP HANA security (analytic privileges, row-level security)
  • Secure integration with external finance, payroll, and defence systems

Professional Experience Highlights

  • Designed and implemented end-to-end authorization concepts for SAP FI in S/4HANA environments supporting defence operations.
  • Leveraged RADS and structural authorizations to enforce force element-based access across financial objects such as cost centers, fund centers, and commitment items.
  • Implemented least-privilege role design aligned with operational finance workflows in classified environments.

Financial Data Protection & Compliance

  • Architected controls for protecting sensitive financial data including:
    • Field-level masking and role-based data visibility
    • Encryption and secure handling of classified financial records
    • Data retention and lifecycle management using SAP ILM
  • Ensured compliance with GDPR where personal data intersects with finance processes.
  • Supported classification schemes aligned with defence security levels (e.g., Official-Sensitive, SECRET).

Segregation of Duties

  • Defined and managed SoD frameworks for FI processes:
    • Invoice creation vs. approval
    • Payment execution vs. reconciliation
    • Budget allocation vs. commitment posting
  • Conducted SoD risk analysis and remediation using SAP GRC tools.
  • Implemented continuous controls monitoring and audit evidence generation.

Defence & Public Sector Alignment

  • Delivered solutions aligned with defence financial governance frameworks and standards influenced by NATO and Ministry of Defence (MoD) practices.
  • Worked in secure programme environments requiring clearance (SC/DV or equivalent).
  • Supported audit readiness and compliance reporting for long-term government and defence ERP programmes.

Security Assessments & Risk Management

  • Conducted Security & Privacy Impact Assessments for SAP FI landscapes, including integrations and custom developments.
  • Assessed risks in hybrid and disconnected environments, ensuring secure data replication and operational continuity.
  • Identified vulnerabilities in FI authorization design and implemented mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partnered with finance leads, security officers, DPO/legal teams, and defence stakeholders to translate business and regulatory requirements into technical SAP security designs.
  • Acted as a bridge between functional FI/CO teams and cybersecurity governance functions.

Technical Environment

  • SAP S/4HANA Finance
  • SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, AA, FM)
  • SAP D&S / DFPS (legacy compatibility and structural authorization concepts)
  • SAP GRC Access Control
  • SAP BTP integrations (where applicable)
  • SAP HANA database security
  • Fiori Launchpad security & role design
  • Hybrid and on-premise SAP architectures

Certifications & Security

  • SAP FI certifications (or equivalent experience)
  • Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CDPSE (if applicable)
  • Eligible for or holding SC/DV clearance (or equivalent EU/national clearance)

Programme & Industry Experience

  • Defence & Security programmes
  • Public sector ERP transformations
  • Aerospace and government financial systems
  • Long-term SAP S/4HANA implementation programmes (multi-year delivery cycles)

Key Strengths

  • Security-first architecture mindset in mission-critical finance systems
  • Deep understanding of SAP FI process controls and risks
  • Strong experience in classified and regulated environments
  • Ability to operate within strict compliance, audit, and clearance constraints
  • Proven delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder defence programmes.

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