What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP MDG Finance Functional Consultant position at DTEL Engineering & Consultants Inc?
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- 10 years of SAP experience with strong hands-on expertise in SAP MDG Finance.
- Experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance and ECC FI/CO.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Finance master data structures
- SAP MDG architecture
- BRF , Workflow, DRF
- At least 2 end-to-end SAP MDG implementations (Green field)and support experience.
- Strong understanding of data governance principles.
Roles & Responsibilities
The SAP MDG Finance Functional Consultant is responsible for designing, configuring, and supporting SAP Master Data Governance (MDG-F) solutions for Finance master data objects. The role ensures data governance, data quality, compliance, and harmonization of finance master data across SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and integrated systems.
Key Responsibilities
SAP MDG Finance Configuration & Design
- Design, configure, and support SAP MDG-F for Finance master data objects:
o Chart of Accounts
o GL Accounts
o Cost Centers
o Profit Centers
o Company Codes
- Configure MDG data models, change request types, workflows, derivations, and validations for Finance objects.
- Implement and manage rule-based workflows using BRF .
Data Governance & Quality
- Define and enforce Finance data governance policies, standards, and approval processes.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance across finance domains.
- Analyze and resolve MDG workflow errors, validation issues, and replication failures.
Integration & Replication
- Configure and support data replication from MDG to:
o SAP S/4HANA Finance
o SAP ECC
o Central Finance (CFIN)
o Non-SAP systems (where applicable)
- Work with DRF, IDoc, SOA services, and CPI/PI/PO for Finance master data replication.
- Support reconciliation and error handling using AIF (if applicable).
Business Collaboration
- Conduct finance master data workshops with Finance, Controlling, and Audit stakeholders.
- Translate business requirements into functional design documents (FSDs).
- Collaborate with ABAP, MDG Technical, Basis, Security, and Data Migration teams.
Testing, Cutover & Support
- Support SIT, UAT, cutover, and go-live activities.
- Prepare test scripts, training materials, and user documentation.
- Provide post go-live support and continuous improvement.
- Experience with SAP Central Finance (CFIN).
- Exposure to S/4HANA migration or ECC S/4HANA programs.
- Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, SOX compliance (client-dependent).
- SAP MDG or S/4HANA Finance certification
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Leadership experience with onsite/offshore teams.
Strong problemsolving, analytical, and decision-making abilities