SAP FICO PS Consultant - 5 Months Contract

We are seeking an experienced Project Controlling Functional Consultant to join our SAP Finance team for a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation. The consultant will play a key role in designing, configuring, and deploying Project System and Controlling solutions, ensuring seamless integration across finance and logistics modules.

This is a client-facing role that requires strong functional expertise, proactive stakeholder engagement, and hands-on system configuration capabilities. The consultant will collaborate closely with Finance, Controlling, and cross-functional teams to deliver an optimized project controlling framework aligned with business requirements.

- Lead and support end-to-end implementation of Project Controlling processes in SAP S/4HANA. - Participate in requirement gathering workshops with Finance and Project Management stakeholders. - Translate business requirements into functional specifications and system design documents. - Configure and customize system settings to support project-based accounting and controlling.

Requirements

1. SAP S/4HANA Project Implementation

- Lead and support end-to-end implementation of Project Controlling processes in SAP S/4HANA. - Participate in requirement gathering workshops with Finance and Project Management stakeholders. - Translate business requirements into functional specifications and system design documents. - Configure and customize system settings to support project-based accounting and controlling.

2. Core Functional Areas

SAP CO-PS (Project System)

- WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) creation and configuration. - Settlement of WBS elements (periodic and full settlement). - Cross-company code WBS processing. - Cost planning, budgeting, and availability control. - Milestone billing configuration and integration with SD. - Project cost tracking and reporting.

SAP CO-PA (Profitability Analysis)

- Design and configuration of profitability segments. - Integration of project revenues and cost data into CO-PA. - Support reporting and margin analysis for project-based business.

SAP CO-PC (Product Cost Controlling)

- Cost collection and cost object controlling. - Overhead calculation and allocation cycles. - Settlement processes and variance analysis.

3. Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Ensure integration between CO-PS and other modules including:

- SAP MM (procurement and material postings) - SAP SD (milestone billing, revenue recognition) - SAP PP (production-related cost postings)

- - Collaborate with FI consultants to ensure alignment with financial accounting requirements. - Support data migration activities and validation of master and transactional data.

4. Testing & Deployment Support

- Prepare and execute unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT). - Support defect resolution and system stabilization. - Assist in cutover planning and go-live activities. - Provide hypercare and post-go-live support.

5. Client & Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as the primary functional contact for Project Controlling topics. - Conduct regular alignment meetings with client Finance teams. - Present solution design, process flows, and configuration decisions. - Provide end-user training and documentation.

Required Qualifications

Primary Skillset

- Strong hands-on experience in:

- SAP CO-PS - SAP CO-PA - SAP CO-PC

- Minimum 5+ years of SAP Controlling experience with at least one full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementation. - Deep understanding of project accounting, cost controlling, and financial integration.

Experience in multinational or cross-company implementations.

Knowledge of revenue recognition and project-based accounting standards.

SAP certification in Controlling or Project Systems is a plus.