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SAP Finance Consultant - Pharma/Life Science/Biotech

Kaav Inc, Bakersfield, CA, United States


Job Title:

SAP Finance Consultant
Location:

Remote (Milestone-based travel to California – Expenses Paid)

Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced

SAP Finance Consultant

to support strategic initiatives, including

SAP Finance roadmap planning, implementation, and operational alignment

within a

Pharma/Life Sciences environment .
The ideal candidate will bring

deep domain expertise in SAP Finance

along with proven experience in

ERP transformation and migration projects

(e.g., Oracle/QuickBooks to SAP). This is a strategic role requiring both

functional leadership and hands-on expertise .
Key Responsibilities
Support and define

SAP Finance strategy and roadmap

for enterprise implementation
Lead and contribute to

ERP transformation and migration initiatives
Analyze existing financial systems (e.g., Oracle, QuickBooks) and design

SAP-based solutions
Drive

end-to-end SAP Finance implementations , including configuration and integration
Collaborate with business stakeholders to

gather requirements and define solutions
Ensure alignment of SAP Finance processes with

business operations and compliance standards
Provide guidance on

best practices in financial systems and SAP architecture
Support

post-implementation operations, enhancements, and optimization
Work closely with cross-functional teams (IT, Finance, Compliance)
Travel to client location (California) for

key milestones and workshops
Required Skills & Experience
18+ years

of overall IT experience
Extensive hands-on experience in

SAP Finance (FI/CO)
Proven experience in

Pharma / Life Sciences / Biotech domain

(within the last 5 years)
Strong experience in

ERP migration projects :
Oracle → SAP
QuickBooks → SAP
or similar transformations
Deep understanding of

financial processes, accounting, and compliance
Experience in

SAP implementation, rollout, or transformation programs
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with

Gilead or similar large Pharma clients
Exposure to

S/4HANA transformation projects
Knowledge of

regulatory and compliance standards in Life Sciences
Strong consulting and advisory experience