SAP MDG Finance Functional Consultant

Job Title: SAP MDG Finance Functional Consultant

Location: Seattle, WA/Dallas, TX/Onsite

Position type: Full time/Permanent role

Descriptions:

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

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

•              Sup port 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 problem‑solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.