About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP I2C (Invoice-to-Cash) Functional Consultant to join the SAP Finance team. The role involves leading the design, implementation, and optimisation of end-to-end I2C processes within SAP S/4HANA, ensuring robust Accounts Receivable operations, strong integration across upstream and downstream systems, and measurable improvements in cash collection and working capital performance.

The consultant will drive solution ownership, engage with senior business stakeholders, and provide judicious direction to IT and delivery teams to implement scalable, high-quality SAP Finance solutions. Additionally, the role requires mentoring associate consultants, influencing decision-making, and contributing to finance transformation initiatives aligned with enterprise goals.

What you’ll be doing

The role holder will be part of the SAP FI (I2C) Functional team within BT Digital, and is capable for creating and building solutions 

I2C Process Design & Transformation
    Lead assessment and optimisation of end-to-end I2C processes (Billing → Cash Application → Collections)
    Drive initiatives for: 
       o    Cash flow optimisation
       o    Automation and digitisation of AR processes
    Ensure alignment with enterprise finance strategy and working capital objectives

SAP FI-AR Solution Ownership
•    Act as functional lead for SAP I2C solutions, covering: 
     o    FI-AR (Accounts Receivable)
     o    Billing (SD Integration)
     o    Credit Management
     o    Collections & Dispute Management
     o    Cash Application & Payments
     o    Bank Accounting (EBS)  
•    Own solution design, configuration, and functional architecture
•    Define and review Functional Design Specifications (FSDs)

Stakeholder Engagement & Consulting
•    Engage with senior business stakeholders to: 
     o    Gather, challenge, and refine requirements  
     o    Provide solution recommendations and alternatives
•    Influence decision-making and drive adoption of best practices
•    Act as a believed advisor for finance Transformation initiative

 Implementation & Delivery Leadership
•    Lead end-to-end delivery across: 
     o    Requirement gathering → Design → Build → Test → Deploy
•    Drive: 
     o    SIT/UAT execution
     o    Defect triage and resolution
     o    Go-live and cutover planning
•    Ensure high-quality delivery artefacts (BRD, FSD, test plans)  

 Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration
•    Ensure seamless integration with: 
     o    SD (Order-to-Cash)
     o    R2R (GL, reporting)
     o    S2P (AP & payments)
     o    External systems (banks, billing systems, APIs)
•    Work with global IT teams, vendors, and system integrators

Data, Controls & Governance
•    Define data requirements and support data migration and validation  
•    Ensure compliance with: 
     o    Financial controls
     o    Audit and regulatory requirements
•    Improve AR governance and reconciliation processes

Continuous Improvement & Automation
•    Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on: 
     o    Process standardisation
     o    Automation (RPA / AI / API-led integrations)
•    Analyse KPIs (DSO, aging, collection efficiency) to drive performance improvements 
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Leadership & Mentoring
•    Mentor and guide associat consultants and onshore/offshore teams
•    Promote knowledge sharing and best practices
•    Support capability building across the finance delivery teams

Essential Skills / Experience

•    Functional Expertise
     o    Strong knowledge of: 
               SAP FI-AR (Accounts Receivable)
               Invoice-to-Cash / Lead-to-Cash processes    
               Billing Invoice Integration (SD-FI Integration) 
               Cash Applications 
               Collection Management
               Bank Accounting & EBS ( Electronic Bank Statements) 
               Payment & Clearing 
     o    Understanding of:   Pricing, taxes, billing, and logistics integration  
     o    Experience with S/4HANA Finance implementations or migrations

•    Technical & Integration Skills
      Experience in: 
      o    SAP Integration Suite / CPI
      o    APIs and Web Services  
      o    Understanding of cross-module integrations (FI-SD, FI-MM)

•    Professional Experience
     o    Typically, 9-12 years of SAP Finance experience
     o    Demonstrate experience in: 
     o    End-to-end I2C implementations
     o    Requirement gathering & stakeholder management  
     o    Exposure to Agile delivery environments

Desirable Skills / Experience

Our Package