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SAP FI/CO Functional Analyst – S/4HANA Finance & Controlling

Digital
Analysis
Advanced (5+)
Location
Ghent, East Flanders
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, Hybrid

Our client, a global leader in the industrial sector, is undergoing a large-scale digital transformation to harmonize its international operations onto a single integrated platform. The role acts as the primary functional bridge between finance and IT, ensuring that controlling and financial processes are designed and stabilized to support complex multi-entity operations.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and align SAP CO submodules including CCA, PCA, and CO-PA to optimize cost management and reporting.
  • Translate financial and controlling requirements into functional SAP S/4HANA design decisions for multi-country rollouts.
  • Manage integration points between FI/CO and adjacent modules including MM, SD, EWM, TM, and GTS.
  • Partner with external integration teams during design, build, and cutover phases to safeguard business interests.
  • Support the migration from legacy systems by overseeing chart of accounts harmonization and master data quality.
  • Enhance financial visibility by developing reporting solutions with Power BI and embedded Fiori analytics.
  • Coach internal key users on new business processes, Fiori applications, and redesigned month-end procedures.

Requirements

  • You have 3+ years of experience as an SAP FI/CO Functional Analyst or Consultant within complex, multi-entity environments.
  • You bring deep functional knowledge of SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, AA) and SAP CO (Cost Centers, Internal Orders, Product Costing, CO-PA).
  • You possess a strong understanding of integrated logistics and finance processes across MM, SD, and inventory valuation.
  • You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Engineering, Information Management, or a related field.
  • You bring experience working on large-scale ERP migration programs or international template rollouts.
  • You possess the ability to bridge the gap between financial stakeholders and technical IT teams through clear functional specifications.
  • You're analytical, proactive, and comfortable making decisions in a dynamic project environment.
  • You are fluent in Dutch and English.

Nice to Haves

  • Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance transitions.
  • Exposure to SAP GTS, EWM, WM, or TM from a finance integration perspective.
  • Familiarity with Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud for financial reporting.
  • Experience in an international, multi-currency, and multi-GAAP (local GAAP/IFRS) environment.
  • Knowledge of logistics or distribution finance processes such as freight cost absorption.

Offer

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Duration: long term
  • Work regime: Full-time
  • Location: Ghent
  • Working model: Hybrid
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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