Wilson

Work Location: Hybrid — 2 days a week onsite + 4th Friday of each month
Position Type: 6‑month contract (potential for extension/FTE)
Location: Toronto, CA
Compensation Range: $95 – $120 per hour

Our top financial client is seeking an SAP Functional Lead. The Functional Lead is responsible for proposing and delivering functional solutions for implemented SAP modules and acting as a subject‑matter expert (SME) for future implementations. The role collaborates with Project Management, Technology, and business stakeholders to ensure high‑quality delivery aligned with requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP platform enhancements (not daily production fixes) in alignment with policies
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements
• Partner with Technology to design and validate functional and technical solutions
• Evaluate solution options, performing pros/cons analysis and making recommendations
• Create or review functional specifications for SAP changes and enhancements
• Act as the main liaison between Business and Technology teams
• Promote SAP platform usage with senior leaders, business owners, and third‑party partners
• Build and maintain vendor and third‑party relationships
• Communicate effectively to manage expectations and negotiate solution outcomes
• Provide project updates and contribute to business case development
• Analyze impacts, risks, and propose mitigation actions
• Support multiple concurrent projects and enhancement initiatives
• Engage with business stakeholders, Technology, consulting partners, and contingent workers
• Collaborate with Finance teams and LOB leadership (senior to executive)
• Work with key corporate functions: Technology, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Internal Audit
• Coordinate with external suppliers delivering SAP and related solutions

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in project environments or equivalent
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to simplify complex information for senior management
• Strong organizational and multi‑project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Experience with systems development lifecycle and testing lifecycle
• Ability to influence cross‑functional decision‑making
• Adaptability in fast‑paced, changing environments

SAP Functional & Technical Expertise

• At least one end‑to‑end implementation and one production support project
• Strong functional knowledge of SAP modules, specifically:
– S/4HANA Finance (GL, AR)
– Chart of Accounts data mapping & multi‑GAAP
– SAP Group Reporting (close & consolidation)
– Intercompany eliminations
– SAC reporting with CDS views
– SAP MDG (configuration, workflow, master data modeling)
– Fiori MDG UI
– Data load configuration
– Average Daily Balance, multi‑currency accounting
– Financial services subledgers (FPSL, FCL)
– Integration with upstream/downstream non‑SAP systems
– SAP SDI data mapping
– Understanding of enterprise data structures in S/4HANA Finance
• ABAP enhancements, BRF+, BW — hands‑on experience is an asset
• Understanding of SAP HANA DB concepts, SQL, and data transformation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Preferred: MS Project, Teams, SharePoint
• Knowledge of technology infrastructure is an asset
• Familiarity with EDF (Enterprise Delivery Framework)
• Experience with FPSL and FCL

All interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a resume by clicking "Apply Now".

The indicated pay range for this position is a good‑faith estimate based on the qualifications necessary for the role, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. The pay band is established by the client company. Factors that may influence an offer include a candidate’s skills, experience, geographic location, and expected work quality and quantity. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the pay range, with the upper end reserved for those with extensive experience and skills or who live in higher‑pay markets. An employee’s pay history will not be considered where prohibited by law.

This information is subject to change and serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions. Actual offers may vary based on specific circumstances and company policies.