Lead / Principal SAP S/4HANA Financial Reporting & Cost Accounting Expert

Job Title: Lead / Principal SAP S/4HANA Financial Reporting & Cost Accounting Expert

Location: Onsite in Milwaukee, WI (travel expenses covered)
Start Date: December 1st
Duration: 3–4 months (potential for extensions in subsequent project phases)
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: Market

About the Opportunity

A leading organization in theprocessed food manufacturing industry is seeking aSenior SAP S/4HANA Financial Reporting & Cost Accounting Expert to lead critical updates and enhancements within the SAP financials module. This role will be pivotal in improving reporting structures, streamlining cost accounting processes, and implementing SAP best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the finance and accounting teams to gather and validate system requirements.

• Configure and enhance theSAP S/4HANA Financials module to align with updated business and reporting needs.

• Update cost accounting information, reporting structures, and financial hierarchies.

• Leverage SAP's out-of-the-box capabilities to drive efficiency and accuracy.

• Provide expert guidance on improvements to financial structures, including recommendations for chart of accounts adjustments.

• Map specifications and documented requirements to SAP functionality to achieve desired business outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive, hands-on experience withSAP S/4HANA Financials (FI/CO) modules.

• Deep understanding ofcost accounting principles andfinancial reporting.

• Proven experience leading SAP financial configuration and reporting improvement initiatives.

• Strong ability to recommend and implement SAP best practices.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage senior finance stakeholders.

Why Join

• High-impact consulting role with a well-established industry leader.

• Opportunity to shape the next phase of SAP S/4HANA implementation.

• Competitive market rate and fully covered travel expenses.