Technology Analyst - SAP ABAP Consultant with Central Finance

Qualification & Experience:

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP ABAP Consultant with a minimum of 5-7 years of core SAP ABAP experience, specializing in SAP S/4HANA Central Finance (CFIN) . This is a technical expertise role focused on designing, developing, and optimizing complex ABAP solutions that underpin our global CFIN landscape.

The candidate will join the Airbus D&IM team providing digital solutions to manage business processes throughout the Airbus group wide. As such, he/she needs to have a strong customer focus. The candidate will work in an international, distributed and multi-functional team; using an agile mind-set and methodology.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior ABAP Consultant will be expected to perform the following duties with minimal supervision:

CFIN Technical Development & Support

• Core CFIN Development: Design and implement custom ABAP solutions to support Real-Time Replication processes and handle data enrichment logic within the CFIN target system.

• AIF Logic: Develop and implement custom code (BAdIs, Enhancements) within AIF (Application Interface Framework) for handling, correcting, and validating replicated financial documents.

• Complex Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level debugging and resolution for complex CFIN issues, including AIF errors, reconciliation problems, and performance issues across interconnected SAP systems.

• Data Harmonization: Develop ABAP programs for data extraction and transformation critical for master data harmonization in the CFIN environment.

S/4HANA Development & Optimization

• ABAP on HANA Mastery: Utilize AMDPs (ABAP Managed Database Procedures) and CDS Views (Core Data Services) to build high-performance data models and analytical reports, adhering to S/4HANA best practices.

• Integration: Develop and maintain interfaces using OData services , SOAP/REST , and IDocs for seamless integration between CFIN, source systems, and external applications.

Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Standards & Mentoring: Define and enforce ABAP coding standards and best practices Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical specifications, solution designs, and deployment documentation.

1. Required Core Skills & Experience (6+ Years)

These are the essential, hands-on technical proficiencies required for the role:

• Total Experience: 4-6 years as an SAP ABAP Developer/Consultant.

• CFIN Expertise: 3+ years of direct, hands-on technical experience with SAP S/4HANA Central Finance (CFIN) projects.

• Expert Debugging: Exceptional ability to perform advanced debugging across multiple interconnected SAP systems (CFIN/Source) for complex update function modules and background processes.

• Modern ABAP on HANA: Deep expertise in ABAP on HANA , including writing AMDPs and proficiently creating and consuming CDS Views .

• Core ABAP Development: Expert command of Object-Oriented ABAP, BAPIs, BADIs, Enhancements, User Exits, Function Modules, and complex reporting (ALV).

2. Nice-to-Have (Advantageous) Skills & Qualifications

These skills are highly desirable and will distinguish exceptional candidates:

• CFIN Technical Replication Tools: Experience and familiarity with SLT (Landscape Transformation Replication Server) configuration and monitoring, and supporting the technical aspects of the Initial Load process.

• AIF Technical Ownership: Hands-on experience with the technical administration and configuration of AIF (Application Interface Framework) for error handling.

This job requires the constant awareness of the compliance risks we face in day-to-day responsibilities. Continuous commitment to act with integrity with each other, with your communities, business partners and suppliers is the foundation of your success and sustainable growth.