SAP S/4HANA Education Financials Consultant - SAP DJ #2

Job Title:

SAP S/4HANA Consultant - Higher Education Financials Location:

Remote / On-site (Higher Education Institution) Duration:

Contract / Full-Time (as applicable) Job Summary:

A leading higher education institution is seeking an experienced

SAP S/4HANA Consultant

to support its digital transformation from legacy ERP systems to SAP S/4HANA. The role focuses on financial configurations specific to the education sector, including

Student Financial Planning (SFP) ,

Tuition Management ,

Grants ,

Scholarships , and

Billing . The consultant will ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies while streamlining financial operations. Key Responsibilities: Configure SAP S/4HANA FI (Finance) and CO (Controlling) modules tailored to higher education needs (tuition, aid, grants). Customize

Student Billing & Receivables , including integration with SAP FSCM. Implement education-specific GL accounts, cost centers, and funds management structures. Design automated

payment plans ,

refund processes , and

third-party billing

(e.g., sponsors, aid programs). Integrate SAP Student Lifecycle Management (SLcM) with Financial Accounting modules. Create

Fiori dashboards

to monitor student financial activity, payments, and awards. Utilize

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

to generate actionable financial reports. Support migration from legacy ERP systems (e.g., Oracle PeopleSoft, Banner) to SAP S/4HANA. Required Skills & Qualifications: SAP S/4HANA FI/CO Certification (Preferred). Experience with financial processes in higher education (tuition billing, scholarships, grant accounting). Proficiency in

SAP Funds Management (FM)

and

Grantor Accounting . Familiarity with SAP Fiori apps used in educational finance. Ability to configure

payment plans ,

dunning , and

collections

within SAP. Understanding of regulatory compliance such as

GAAP ,

IFRS , or

Title IV

(or equivalent). Strong communication and training skills for working with academic and administrative stakeholders. Nice-to-Have: Experience with

SAP SuccessFactors LMS

integration. Familiarity with

SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform)

for custom development. Background in public sector or nonprofit financial environments.