SAP S/4HANA Funds & Grants Management Consultant

Location: Washington, DC Duration: 12 months Duties: Implement, configure, and optimize SAP S/4HANA Funds and Grants Management solutions to meet client business requirements. Analyze business processes and requirements to design scalable, effective, and maintainable SAP solutions. Configure SAP financial management functionality, including fund accounting, grant administration, budget control, and financial reporting, as applicable to project needs. Translate business requirements into functional designs and system configurations aligned with organizational objectives. Support solution design, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing improvement activities. Integrate Funds and Grants Management processes with relevant SAP financial modules and related business systems. Collaborate with technical teams, functional specialists, and client stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery. Provide functional expertise, resolve system and process issues, and recommend solutions that improve efficiency and support compliance. Communicate project progress, explain solution options, and provide trusted business and functional guidance to clients. Promote knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and effective teamwork throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills: Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Funds and Grants Management functionality and configuration. Understanding of fund accounting, grant lifecycle management, budget planning and control, and financial reporting. Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into functional SAP solutions. Knowledge of SAP FI integration and related financial processes. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Excellent client-facing communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance technical solution design with business needs, maintainability, and implementation best practices.

Experience: Demonstrated experience implementing or configuring SAP Funds and Grants Management solutions. Experience gathering and analyzing business requirements, developing functional designs, and delivering SAP solutions. Experience supporting SAP implementation activities, including configuration, testing, deployment, and issue resolution. Ability to work directly with clients, provide functional recommendations, and build trusted working relationships. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions. Public sector, government, or grant-funded organization experience is beneficial.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience. SAP S/4HANA or SAP Funds and Grants Management certifications are preferred. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.