SAP Public Sector Funds Management (FM) Consultant. SAP PSM

On-site/Hybrid/Remote (as required) Eastern Europe- remote with some (Minimal ) onsite visits. (paid expenses), The SAP FM Consultant will be responsible for designing, configuring, and implementing SAP Funds Management solutions within public-sector organizations. The role requires deep knowledge of public-sector budgeting, control mechanisms, grants, and integration with other SAP modules. The consultant ensures that financial governance, compliance, and reporting requirements are met in alignment with government or non-profit regulations., Functional Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and implementation of SAP Funds Management (FM) including:

• Budget structure and budget versions
• Budget control system (BCS)
• Budget consumption and availability control
• Commitment and actual updates
• Fund/Fund Center/Commitment Item master data
• Derivation rules

• Support blueprinting, fit-gap analysis, and solution architecture for public-sector FM.
• Develop functional specifications for custom enhancements (WRICEF objects).
• Conduct system testing (SIT, UAT), data migration validation, and cutover activities.
• Configure integration points with related SAP modules such as:

• FI/CO
• MM (Purchasing)
• SD
• GM (Grants Management)
• PSM

• Work closely with finance stakeholders to interpret business requirements and transform them into SAP solutions.
• Provide post-go-live support, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Ensure compliance with public-sector financial legislation, audit requirements, and reporting standards., * Lead end-to-end SAP FM workstream in S/4HANA transformation projects.
• Mentor 8-10 junior consultants and oversee configuration quality.
• Advise on budget governance best practices and public-sector compliance frameworks.
• Provide input to enterprise architecture and cross-module design committees.

Applicants must be EU passport/UK passport holders., * Strong hands-on experience in SAP PSM-FM (Funds Management), particularly BCS.

• Solid understanding of:

• Budget formulation & execution
• FM update profiles
• Derivation strategy setup
• Fiscal year management
• Integration with cash management and treasury (preferred)

• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Public Sector solution capabilities (highly desirable).
• Experience with SAP Fiori apps related to public sector finance.

Professional Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in SAP Funds Management or Public Sector Management.
• Experience in large-scale government, NGO, or public-sector SAP implementations.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and workshop facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Certifications

• SAP Certified Application Consultant - Public Sector Management or SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• Project Management certification (eg, PMP, Prince2) is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder engagement & communication
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments
• Collaboration and team leadership
• Adaptability and proactive problem-solving