SAP Finance Functional Consultant
Job Description
Role Title: SAP Finance Functional Consultant Location: Manchester/Birmingham/London Salary:Competitive salary and package dependent on experience Career Level: Consultant Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO. Please note that due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be British citizens. The Functional Consultant is a strong independent contributor with deep process and technology expertise within their domain. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality functional outputs, managing defined scope independently, and supporting solution design and build activities. The functional consultant demonstrates quick problem-solving capability, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage client expectations within their assigned area. They contribute proactively to team objectives, continuously upskill, and actively articulate their career development trajectory. This role represents a high-performing individual contributor with growing ownership and client-facing responsibility. Qualification Key Responsibilities of the Role 1. Functional Delivery & Documentation- Prepare and maintain high-quality functional documentation including:
- Business Process Solution Documents
- Configuration rationale documentation
- RICEFW specifications - Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows
- Business Process Solution Documents
- Translate business requirements into structured functional designs.
- Ensure completeness, traceability, and accuracy of deliverables within assigned scope.
- Support configuration validation and testing activities.
- Demonstrate strong process knowledge within assigned functional area.
- Apply sound technology understanding to align solutions with system capabilities.
- Support solution design discussions with structured input.
- Contribute to resolving design and build-related challenges using analytical reasoning.
- Manage defined client interactions independently within scope.
- Communicate clearly and professionally in workshops and status discussions.
- Manage client expectations by setting realistic timelines and solution boundaries.
- Anticipate potential risks within assigned scope and propose mitigation actions.
- Take proactive ownership of tasks and follow through to completion.
- Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrate a strong teamwork mindset.
- Maintain positive and professional stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrate aspiration and motivation to grow within the role.
- Proactively pursue upskilling in both process and technology areas.
- Clearly articulate career direction and development objectives.
- Strong problem-solving capability with ability to respond quickly to challenges.
- Good communication skills
- Exposure to AI-enabled tools and ability to apply them to improve efficiency in documentation, analysis, and functional solution validation.
- Deep process knowledge and relevant technology experience within assigned domain.
- Proven experience in preparing Business Process Solution Documents, configuration rationale, and RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows) documentation.
- Experience managing defined client interactions independently.
- Exposure to project lifecycle implementations.
- Experience working in structured delivery environments.
- Demonstrated initiative in continuous learning and professional development
- Key SAP Financial Accounting modules such as the General Ledger; Accounts Receivables; Accounts Payables; and Asset Accounting.
- Key SAP Controlling modules such as Cost Centre Accounting; Profit Centre Accounting; CO-PA; Allocations; Product Costing.
- Experience in Project Systems, Group Reporting, and Central Finance may be considered.
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