SAP Funds Management Lead Consultant

Role Summary - SAP Funds Management Lead ConsultantLocation - Dubai, UAEClient - Construction DomainWe are seeking an experienced SAP Funds Management Lead Consultant to own the design, configuration and delivery of the Funds Management solution within a large-scale SAP transformation programme. The role requires deep functional expertise, hands-on configuration skills and the ability to lead workshops, guide a team of consultants and engage senior business stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Projects and Operations.Required Skills and QualificationsMinimum 9 years of SAP Funds Management experience and at least 3 full end-to-end implementations, including at least 1 in the construction industry.Strong expertise in Funds Management master data, budget structures, budget preparation and execution, availability control, commitments, actuals, budget transfers, supplements, returns and period-end activities.Practical experience in configuring Funds Centers, Commitment Items, Funded Programs, Funds, Functional Areas, derivation strategies, tolerance profiles and budget control rules.Experience integrating Funds Management with General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, MM, SD, PS, PM, payroll, banking, procurement and project accounting processes.Ability to lead requirement workshops, fit-to-standard analysis, solution design, configuration, functional specifications, testing, data migration, cutover, user training and hypercare support.Knowledge of construction project budgeting, work breakdown structures, commitments, capitalization, retention, advances, subcontractor accounting, project cash-flow controls and management reporting is desirable.Preferred Industry ExperienceExperience in the construction or engineering sector is highly desirable, with knowledge of:Construction project budgeting and budgetary control.Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project cost management.Project commitments, actual expenditures, and budget availability monitoring.Capitalization of project costs and Asset Accounting integration.Retention payments, advances, and subcontractor accounting.Project cash-flow forecasting, procurement controls, and financial commitments.Project-level financial monitoring, budget utilization, and management reportingEducationBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field. Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) is an advantage.