SAP Fico Central Finance Consultant

Job Description – SAP Central Finance (CFIN) Consultant (SLT Integration Specialist)

Experience Required: 4–7 Years

Location: Bengaluru/Mumbai Hybrid 10 days office

Employment Type: Contract 2 hire

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Central Finance (CFIN) Consultant with strong expertise in SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT), real-time replication, and Central Finance integration. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience implementing and supporting end-to-end CFIN projects, including SLT configuration, replication monitoring, troubleshooting, reconciliation, and performance optimization across ECC and S/4HANA source systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and support SAP Central Finance (CFIN) solutions, including end-to-end integration between source ECC/S/4HANA systems and CFIN.
• Configure and manage SAP SLT replication, including initial load, real-time replication, monitoring, and validation of Finance data.
• Design and maintain source-to-target mappings, replication models, transformation rules, and filters.
• Configure and optimize SLT settings such as logging tables, read modules, load balancing, and trigger management.
• Work extensively on Expert Functions, Advanced Settings, Transformation Rules, Filters, and Logging Tables.
• Set up and support both real-time and batch replication for FI/CO objects across multiple source systems.
• Collaborate with Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) teams to ensure replication data aligns with Central Finance business requirements.
• Develop and support SLT transformations using ABAP-based and rule-based mapping techniques.
• Monitor, analyze, and resolve replication issues, reconciliation mismatches, and data inconsistencies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve CFIN integration issues, including:
• Missing Internal Orders (IOs)
• Duplicate document entries
• Replication failures
• Mapping gaps
• Data inconsistencies
• AIF and SLT log errors
• Perform monthly maintenance activities, staging table cleanup, and support migration/system upgrade activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring integration issues.
• Collaborate with functional consultants, technical teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4–7 years of SAP experience with strong focus on SAP Central Finance (CFIN) and SAP SLT.
• Hands-on experience in at least one end-to-end CFIN implementation project.
• Deep understanding of:
• SAP SLT Architecture
• Replication Configuration
• Source-to-Target Mapping
• Error Handling & Monitoring
• Performance Optimization
• CFIN Integration Framework
• Strong expertise in:
• SLT Configuration & Administration
• Expert Functions
• Logging Tables
• Transformation Rules
• Filters & Advanced Settings
• Initial Load & Real-Time Replication
• Experience with AIF (Application Interface Framework) and SLT monitoring tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for replication and reconciliation issues.
• Good understanding of SAP FI/CO processes, master data, financial document flow, and Central Finance architecture.
• Experience working with multi-source system landscapes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of SAP HANA and ECC source systems.
• SAP Certifications in:
• SAP SLT
• SAP S/4HANA Finance
• SAP Central Finance (CFIN)
• Experience with large-scale migrations, system upgrades, and complex multi-system landscapes.
• Exposure to S/4HANA transformation programs and Central Finance adoption initiatives.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a support and implementation environment.
• Experience interacting directly with Finance business users and leadership teams.
• Capable of handling production support, enhancements, and project implementation activities.

Experience: 4–7 Years

Primary Skills: SAP Central Finance (CFIN), SAP SLT, FI/CO, AIF, ABAP Transformations, Replication Monitoring, S/4HANA, ECC.