Finance Functional Expert (SAP FI-CO)

About the Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and customer-oriented Finance Functional Expert (SAP FI-CO) to expand our consulting team for the Financial Period Closing automation project with Redwood. In this role, you will work closely with US-based clients, serving as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.

You will bring deep expertise in SAP Finance (FI-CO), with a strong focus on month-end and year-end closing processes, financial close optimization, and integrated finance solutions. You will play a key role in ERP transformation initiatives, including process optimization and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

The ideal candidate is a proactive consultant with strong analytical and communication skills, extensive client-facing experience, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality finance solutions in complex environments.

Locations

• LATAM (preferably Mexico)/North America

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance partner for US-based clients, understanding their financial objectives, challenges, and end-to-end business processes.
• Analyze, design, and document end-to-end finance solutions, translating business requirements into detailed functional and conceptual designs (process flows, business rules, decision points, and escalation paths).
• Provide deep functional expertise in SAP FI-CO, with a strong emphasis on month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Configure SAP FI-CO modules or provide expert guidance to configuration and development teams to ensure solutions align with business requirements.
• Advise on and support integrated financial closing scenarios, leveraging tools such as SAP Financial Closing (Redwood) and third-party close solutions (the initial Redwood training and certification program could be provided for the candidate).
• Lead and facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and design presentations with client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with RPA and automation teams to identify, assess, and optimize finance processes suitable for automation, including understanding and articulating the business case.
• Work within Agile / Scrum or similar delivery methodologies, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and project deliverables.
• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring high-quality delivery within tight timelines.

Requirements

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience as an SAP FI-CO Consultant or Finance Business Analyst in customer-facing roles.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP (ECC and/or S/4HANA) as a functional finance consultant.
• Strong, hands-on expertise in month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and financial reporting within SAP.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end finance processes and their integration with other SAP modules.
• Experience with financial close solutions such as BlackLine Financial Close Management, Record-to-report Automation by Redwood (SAP Financial Closing or Financial Automation), or SAP Advanced Financial Close (AFC) - will be a huge advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in ERP implementations, digital transformation initiatives, or enterprise software delivery.
• Working knowledge of software implementation methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.

Functional & Technical Skills

• Strong capability to configure SAP FI-CO or provide detailed functional guidance for configuration and implementation.
• Proven ability to create high-quality functional specifications, process documentation, and solution designs.
• Strong understanding of business cases, customer objectives, and value-driven process optimization.
• Ability to effectively support automation and RPA initiatives from a functional finance perspective.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English is mandatory.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to lead discussions and influence outcomes.
• Highly organized, self-driven, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• High level of cultural awareness and professionalism when working in international, client-facing environments.
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in fast-paced consulting engagements.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively for on-site client work in the United States.

We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 100% remote opportunity.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Support for participation in professional development opportunities (webinars, conferences, trainings, etc.).
• Regular team-building activities and bi-annual company-wide events.
• Flexible work environment (in-office, remote, or hybrid, depending on preferences and manager approval).