Job Title
Lead SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting (Operations & Enhancements)
Location
Bengaluru preferred, Hyderabad is an optional
Work Hours
US overlap required (e.g., EST/PST coverage window). Occasional weekend/quarter-close support.
Employment Type
Full-time
About the Role
SAP Group Reporting Lead
Key Responsibilities
Operational Support & Governance
- Own day-to-day
Group Reporting operations
: Data Monitor
, Consolidation Monitor
, Validation
, Release
, and Close
activities. - Monitor and support
period-end
, quarter-end
, and year-end close
including currency translation
, intercompany elimination
, ownership and consolidation of investments
, and equity method
processes. - Manage
master data
(FS Items, Consolidation Units, Versions, Hierarchies, Ownership %, Methods, Activities, Attributes). - Maintain
task models
and ensure proper sequencing, dependencies, and approvals. - Drive
SLA adherence
(incident, service request, change); manage tickets in ITSM/ServiceNow/SolMan; publish daily/weekly operational dashboards. - Conduct
root-cause analysis
and deploy corrective actions; track defects and post-mortems
for close incidents. - Ensure compliance with
SOX/ICFR
and audit requirements (controls, logs, approvals, documentation).
Enhancements & Projects
- Lead discovery, design, and delivery of
enhancements
(config changes, new validations, new FS Items, ownership changes, consolidation methods, task flows). - Design/implement
data collection templates
and workflows via GRDC
; streamline data acquisition and validation. - Optimize and extend
Fiori apps
for Group Reporting (role-based access, KPIs, tiles, catalogs/groups). - Coordinate with
Central Finance/Universal Journal (ACDOCA)
and Consolidation Journal (ACDOCU)
teams for data alignment and mapping. - Design and deliver
reporting
improvements (trial balances, consolidated FS, eliminations, movements) and SAC
integration if applicable. - Manage
transport strategy
(DEV QA PROD), retrofit, and readiness; ensure ChaRM
or equivalent governance is followed.
Issue Resolution & Performance
- Troubleshoot
data load failures
, validation breaches
, translation mismatches
, IC imbalance
, and consolidation scope/ownership issues
. - Analyze and fix
mapping
between FS items
, attributes
, and ACDOCA/ACDOCU
records; adjust rules and derivations
. - Address
performance
bottlenecks (task sequence, data volume, archiving strategy, Fiori role issues, indexing). - Work with BASIS/SECURITY on
authorizations
, roles
, Fiori catalogs
, and performance tuning
.
Stakeholder Management & Documentation
- Partner with
Corporate Accounting
, FP\&A
, Audit/Compliance
, and IT
; translate finance requirements into robust solutions. - Create and maintain
functional specs (FS)
, config docs
, SOPs
, runbooks
, KT
materials, and test evidence
. - Lead
UAT
, cutover
, and hypercare
; conduct training for business users and L1/L2 support teams.
Must-Have Skills & Experience
12+ years
total experience in SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting
(hands-on configuration).- Deep expertise in:
Group Reporting configuration
: FS items, hierarchies, versions, consolidation units, methods, activities, ownership management.Data Monitor & Consolidation Monitor
: task flows, validations, releases, and status management.Currency translation
, intercompany elimination
, equity method
, and consolidation of investments
.ACDOCU/ACDOCA
data model; mapping and alignment across Universal Journal
and Consolidation Journal
.GRDC
(template design, workflow, controls) and Fiori apps
for Group Reporting.
- Strong
issue resolution
and root-cause analysis
; ability to debug config/data issues
end-to-end. - Experience with
period-close operations
for large enterprises (multi-entity, multi-currency). - Solid knowledge of
IFRS/US GAAP
concepts relevant to consolidation (ownership changes, FX, eliminations). - Hands-on experience with
transport management
, ChaRM
or equivalent; disciplined change control. - Familiarity with
SAC
, BW/4HANA
, or BPC
for reporting (integration understanding and data flows). - Excellent communication; ability to
lead discussions
with US stakeholders and document
clearly. - Comfortable working
US time zone overlap
and at peak close
times.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Exposure to
Central Finance
scenarios and MDG
for finance master data governance. - Basic
ABAP debugging
, CDS views
, BRF+
knowledge (for analysis/support—not development-heavy). - Experience with JIRA,
Solution Manager
, ServiceNow
ITSM, and automation
(e.g., batch, job chains). - Knowledge of
tax
, statutory
, and management reporting
nuances for US-based organizations. - Understanding of
data migration
, cutover
, and archival
strategies for Group Reporting. - Experience in
audit support
, SOX control testing
, and evidence preparation
.
Key Deliverables & Metrics
- Reliable
period-close execution
(on-time completion of Monitor tasks; reduced defects). - Reduced
ticket volume and MTTR
; documented RCA
and preventive fixes
. - Implemented
enhancements
aligned to design standards; zero-production defects
during go-live. - Up-to-date
documentation
, SOPs
, and runbooks
; successful KT
to operations. - Improved
data quality
(validation pass rates, elimination accuracy, translation consistency). - Positive stakeholder feedback and
SLA compliance
on support and changes.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
SAP S/4HANA Finance / Group Reporting
certification is a plus.
Behavioural Competencies
- Ownership mindset; calm under close pressure.
- Structured problem-solving; data-driven decision-making.
- Stakeholder empathy and clear, concise communication.
- Process rigor; documentation-first approach.
Interview Focus (for Screening)
- Walkthrough of a
recent quarter-close
you led: issues faced, fixes applied, performance outcomes. - Configuration deep-dive:
ownership changes
, IC elimination
, translation settings
. - Demonstrate understanding of
ACDOCA/ACDOCU
linkage and FS item mapping
. - Example of
GRDC template
rollout and validation rules
. - Transport and
ChaRM
governance scenario: ensuring segregation of duties and auditability.
Additional Notes
- Role requires
proactive monitoring
and continuous improvements
, not just ticket resolution. - Expect
initial knowledge transition
from the customer team and participation in recorded KT sessions
as needed. - Occasional
night client calls
during peak close cycles may be required to justify updates and decisions.
Posting Summary (short form)
Lead – SAP Group Reporting (S/4HANA) to support US operations and enhancements. Own consolidation processes (Data/Consolidation Monitor), GRDC/Fiori, FX, IC elimination, equity method, ACDOCU/ACDOCA alignment, and period-close. Drive RCA, transport governance, audit compliance, and stakeholder communication. US overlap required.
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