SAP FI Consultant

Location: Japan

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP FI Consultant to join a large-scale global SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation program for a leading US-based manufacturing organization. The consultant will play a key role in the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP Finance solutions while collaborating with global stakeholders across Japan, North America, and other regions.

This is a fully remote position requiring strong expertise in SAP Financial Accounting (FI), SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, and excellent Japanese language communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Finance solutions.
• Lead finance process workshops and gather business requirements from Japanese and global stakeholders.
• Design and configure SAP FI processes, including
• Support Fit-to-Standard workshops and recommend SAP best practices.
• Conduct gap analysis and provide solutions aligned with SAP Public Cloud standards.
• Prepare functional specifications and support integration developments where necessary.
• Execute unit testing, SIT, UAT, and support defect resolution.
• Assist with data migration, cutover planning, and go-live activities.
• Provide end-user training and hypercare support post go-live.
• Coordinate with global project teams and offshore delivery centers.

Required Qualifications

• Multiple full lifecycle SAP implementation projects.
• Hands-on experience with at least one end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation.
• Strong expertise in SAP FI configuration and business processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing industry business processes.
• Experience conducting workshops and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote and global project environment.

Mandatory Requirements

• Proven SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation experience.
• Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1 level or equivalent business fluency).
• Business-level English communication skills preffered.
• SAP FI functional consulting expertise.
• Experience supporting multinational or global SAP programs.

Key Skills

• SAP FI
• SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
• Manufacturing Industryt
• Japanese & English Bilingual Communication