SAP Finance Functional Consultant
Role Title: SAP Finance Functional Consultant
Location: Manchester/Birmingham/London
Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience
Career Level: Consultant
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
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Please note that due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be British citizens.
The Functional Consultant is a strong independent contributor with deep process and technology expertise within their domain. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality functional outputs, managing defined scope independently, and supporting solution design and build activities.
The functional consultant demonstrates quick problem-solving capability, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage client expectations within their assigned area. They contribute proactively to team objectives, continuously upskill, and actively articulate their career development trajectory.
This role represents a high-performing individual contributor with growing ownership and client-facing responsibility.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
1. Functional Delivery & Documentation
Prepare and maintain high-quality functional documentation including:
Business Process Solution Documents
Configuration rationale documentation
RICEFW specifications - Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows
Translate business requirements into structured functional designs.
Ensure completeness, traceability, and accuracy of deliverables within assigned scope.
Support configuration validation and testing activities.
2. Process & Technology Expertise
Demonstrate strong process knowledge within assigned functional area.
Apply sound technology understanding to align solutions with system capabilities.
Support solution design discussions with structured input.
Contribute to resolving design and build-related challenges using analytical reasoning.
3. Client Interaction & Expectation Management
Manage defined client interactions independently within scope.
Communicate clearly and professionally in workshops and status discussions.
Manage client expectations by setting realistic timelines and solution boundaries.
4. Problem Solving & Proactiveness
Anticipate potential risks within assigned scope and propose mitigation actions.
Take proactive ownership of tasks and follow through to completion.
Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
5. Teamwork & Collaboration
Demonstrate a strong teamwork mindset.
Maintain positive and professional stakeholder relationships.
6. Professional Development & Growth Orientation
Demonstrate aspiration and motivation to grow within the role.
Proactively pursue upskilling in both process and technology areas.
Clearly articulate career direction and development objectives.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong problem-solving capability with ability to respond quickly to challenges.
Good communication skills
Exposure to AI-enabled tools and ability to apply them to improve efficiency in documentation, analysis, and functional solution validation.
Deep process knowledge and relevant technology experience within assigned domain.
Proven experience in preparing Business Process Solution Documents, configuration rationale, and RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows) documentation.
Experience managing defined client interactions independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to project lifecycle implementations.
Experience working in structured delivery environments.
Demonstrated initiative in continuous learning and professional development
Key SAP Financial Accounting modules such as the General Ledger; Accounts Receivables; Accounts Payables; and Asset Accounting.
Key SAP Controlling modules such as Cost Centre Accounting; Profit Centre Accounting; CO-PA; Allocations; Product Costing.
Experience in Project Systems, Group Reporting, and Central Finance may be considered.
What’s in it for you:
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2026
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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