SAP Business Analyst - Finance

Department: Finance Transformation / Project Delivery

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Contract or FTE

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Business Analyst – Finance to support a large-scale finance transformation program within a complex enterprise environment in Dubai. The role supports the Finance Business Process Owner (BPO) and the SAP delivery team in ensuring the successful implementation and adoption of SAP S/4HANA finance solutions. The consultant will act as the key interface between finance stakeholders, business users, and the SAP project team, translating business requirements into SAP functional specifications and ensuring finance processes are accurately reflected in the system configuration. This role requires a strong combination of finance process understanding, SAP S/4HANA functional knowledge, and consulting-level stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Business Process Analysis

Gather and validate business requirements from finance stakeholders

Document end-to-end finance processes including:

o Accounts Receivable (AR)

o Accounts Payable (AP)

o General Ledger

o Controlling processes

Translate finance business requirements into functional SAP specifications

Identify process improvement opportunities aligned with SAP best practices

SAP S/4HANA Implementation Support

Support SAP S/4HANA finance implementation activities across the project lifecycle

Collaborate with SAP functional consultants and developers to ensure system configuration aligns with business needs

Support fit-to-standard workshops and business blueprint documentation

Assist with functional design, configuration validation, and solution design reviews

Stakeholder Collaboration

Act as the key liaison between finance teams and the SAP implementation team

Facilitate workshops with finance stakeholders to capture requirements and validate solutions

Ensure clear communication of requirements, risks, and open items across project stakeholders

Testing and Quality Assurance

Support preparation and execution of:

o System Integration Testing (SIT)

o User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Validate system configurations against documented finance processes

Track issues, risks, and resolution progress related to finance deliverables

Data Migration and Go-Live Support

Assist in validating finance data migration and reconciliation activities

Support finance teams during go-live preparation and cutover activities

Ensure end-user readiness through documentation and training support

Required Experience

7 to 10 years of experience in SAP consulting or SAP business analysis roles

Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation programs

Strong understanding of finance processes including:

o Accounts Receivable

o Accounts Payable

o General Ledger

o Financial reporting processes

Experience working with SAP FI and Controlling modules

Exposure to SAP COPA or financial reporting frameworks

SAP Functional Knowledge

Candidates should demonstrate experience with several of the following:

SAP S/4HANA Finance modules

FI-AR and FI-AP process integration

Cross-module SAP integration (SD / MM / Finance)

SAP Fit-to-Standard methodology

Functional specifications and system configuration validation

SAP Fiori applications and finance reporting tools

Third-party system integration with SAP finance modules

Consulting and Delivery Experience

Experience working in SAP implementation programs within consulting or enterprise environments

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Ability to translate complex business processes into clear SAP requirements

Experience facilitating workshops and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Retail or Luxury Retail / Consumer Goods / FMCG

Experience in large transformation programs within the Middle East is highly desirable.

Key Success Factors

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Strong finance process understanding

SAP S/4HANA implementation exposure

Ability to bridge business and technical teams

Consulting-level communication and stakeholder management

Structured problem solving and documentation skills