Remote/Freelance - SAP Project Systems (PS) Consultant - S/4HANA

Summary: The SAP Project Systems (PS) Consultant role focuses on supporting and optimizing the SAP S/4HANA environment, managing the end-to-end life cycle of SAP PS. The consultant will be responsible for configuring project structures, managing revenue recognition, and ensuring financial oversight. The position requires deep expertise in project financial reporting and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance project delivery. This is an opportunity to contribute to a transformative organization in a critical consulting capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain WBS structures, networks, activities, and project milestones.
• Define RA (Results Analysis) keys using POC and cost-based accounting methods.
• Manage cost planning, budgeting, availability control, and settlement processes.
• Ensure seamless integration between SAP PS and FI/CO, SD, P2P, and EWM modules.
• Implement RA keys and settlement rules to support accurate revenue recognition.
• Set up milestone-based billing, revenue postings, and accrual processes.
• Track planned vs. actual costs and ensure financial transparency across projects.
• Define settlement rules for WBS elements, AUCs, internal orders, and more.
• Configure planned cost budgeting and actual cost monitoring for full financial oversight.
• Automate budget allocations and set validation and tolerance parameters.
• Work with Finance stakeholders to align SAP PS processes with IFRS-compliant accounting standards.
• Enhance reporting using CDS Views, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and Fiori-based dashboards.
• Improve visibility into project performance, budget utilization, forecasts, and risks.
• Strengthen data validation and master data governance for SAP PS objects.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Business Operations to streamline project delivery.
• Lead process improvements around RA setup, project forecasting, and cost controls.
• Ensure alignment with global SAP governance frameworks and best practices.

Key Skills:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Project Systems (PS), ideally in an S/4HANA landscape.
• Proven ability to manage revenue recognition (RA keys), cost-based accounting, and project settlements.
• Skilled in WBS structuring, cost object mapping, and cross-module integration.
• Familiarity with SAP FI/CO, SD, P2P, and EWM integration.
• SAP PS certification is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Industry experience across manufacturing, engineering, energy, or construction sectors.
• Comfortable managing change and driving business process improvements.
• Strong analytical mindset and proficiency in project reporting and performance tracking tools.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT