We are seeking a highly experienced Lead SAP Consultant (FICO FI) to head the design, configuration, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC) solutions. In this role, you will drive end-to-end electronic invoicing implementations tailored to country-specific statutory requirements, provide technical leadership to consulting teams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior business stakeholders in delivering compliant, scalable, and well-governed financial systems.
Responsibilities
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Lead the design, configuration, and customization of SAP S/4HANA Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC) to deliver end-to-end electronic invoicing solutions aligned with country/region-specific statutory requirements
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Define and govern country-specific DRC configuration standards, including the Compliance Reporting Framework, company code assignments, and activation of business functions
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Oversee the setup of eDocument types and mappings, ensuring architectural consistency across statutory electronic document processing
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Architect output determination and message control strategies to enable seamless, scalable document flow
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Establish standards and best practices for maintaining XML schemas and format mappings to ensure full compliance with regulatory formats
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Define integration architecture and communication arrangements via SAP Cloud Integration with tax authorities and government platforms
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Partner with senior business stakeholders and finance leadership to shape strategy, translate complex financial requirements into robust system solutions, and align on delivery roadmaps
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Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and championing opportunities to optimize processes and solution quality
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Set direction on SAP Finance best practices, ensuring implementations remain current, sustainable, and aligned with the enterprise architecture
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Establish documentation standards and review deliverables to ensure system configurations and processes are captured to a high level of quality
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Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles, orchestrating successful sign-off with minimal defects
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Mentor and provide technical guidance to consultants, fostering knowledge sharing and capability growth within the team
Requirements
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5+ years of experience as an SAP Consultant with a strong focus on FICO/FI, including a proven track record of leading full-cycle implementations
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Demonstrated leadership experience of over 1 year, including mentoring consultants and driving delivery across multiple workstreams or engagements
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In-depth knowledge of Parallel Accounting using the ledger-based approach
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Deep expertise in DRC functionality, including e-invoicing and local reporting configuration across multiple countries
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Advanced proficiency in SAP S/4HANA Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC), eDocument setup, and output determination
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Strong command of maintaining XML schemas, format mappings, and communication arrangements via SAP Cloud Integration
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Comprehensive understanding of statutory electronic invoicing requirements and integration with tax authority and government platforms
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Ability to design and deliver configurations that support accurate, auditable financial reporting at enterprise scale
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Solid grasp of SAP Finance best practices and end-to-end implementation lifecycles, with the ability to set direction and standards
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Proven skill in producing and reviewing comprehensive technical and functional documentation
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior business and IT leaders
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Flexibility to lead cross-functional teams and manage deliverables within agreed project timelines and quality expectations
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Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
