Required Skills: SAP functional, Grants Management module, Funds Management module, S/4 HANA, FMDERIVE, AVC, Budget Carryforward, FI, CO, HCM, MM
Job Description
Title: SAP Funds & Grants Management Consultant
Location: Remote (Up to 25% travel to Little Rock, AR may be required)
Duration: 12+ months
Project Overview:
Our client is undertaking a multi-year modernization initiative which includes the implementation of SAP S/4HANA to transform and streamline enterprise functions across finance, procurement, grants, and related domains. This strategic effort aims to replace legacy systems and deliver an integrated, future-ready ERP platform to support statewide operations.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an SAP Funds & Grants Management Consultant to support the ongoing implementation of the RISE SAP S/4HANA solution. This role will contribute to the successful design, configuration, and testing of grants-related processes, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and internal compliance requirements.
Description:
- Assist in the configuration, testing, and validation of SAP S/4HANA Grants Management and Funds Management functionality.
- Support the mapping and transformation of legacy grants/funds structures into SAP master data (e.g., Funds, Fund Centers, Functional Areas).
- Prepare functional specifications and assist with solution design, data loads, and crosswalk development.
- Support the reconciliation of funds and grant budgets with financial balances across modules.
- Assist with interface and conversion efforts related to FM/GM modules (e.g., inbound grant data, outbound reporting).
- Participate in end-user testing and validation, including preparation of test scripts and UAT documentation.
- Support integration with related modules such as FI, CO, MM, SD, PS, and HCM.
- Contribute to knowledge transfer and documentation efforts to ensure sustainability post go-live.
Requirements:
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Minimum of 8 years of SAP functional experience, including strong knowledge of Grants Management (GM) and Funds Management (FM) modules.
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Hands-on experience in at least one S/4HANA public sector implementation or conversion project.
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Strong understanding of federal/state grants processes, including budgeting, drawdowns, and compliance reporting.
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Familiarity with FM tools such as FMDERIVE, Availability Control (AVC), and Budget Carryforward.
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Experience preparing and executing test cases and supporting business process design.
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Knowledge of integration points between FM/GM and other modules (e.g., FI, CO, HCM, MM).
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation of functional specifications and transition plans.