Functional SAP Lead - FICO GL Reporting #98335 Request ID: 98335-1Start/End Dates: 2/2/2026 - 8/1/2026Work Location: downtown Toronto, near TTC and GOJob Title: Professional - Business Consultant - Expert Position Title: SAP Functional ConsultantLine of Business: Finance Transformation / SAP Finance (CIBC Finance Technology) Target Start Date: ASAPReports to: Senior Director, SAP Delivery LeadDuration: 6 months to start Potential for this contract to be extended or converted to FTE? Extension: Yes / FTE: YesHybrid work: 2 days a week plus 4th Friday of each month in officeOffice Location: 81 Bay StWork Schedule: 9 to 5 - 37.5 hourPotential for OT? NoTarget rate: $90-125hr B2B What does the LOB do The LOB manages strategic SAP Finance projects and system enhancements for business users. The team supports CIBC Finance and works closely with Technology to deliver SAP functional solutions, including platform enhancements, system configuration, and functional analysis for S/4HANA Finance, MDG, Group Reporting, and related SAP capabilities. Reason the role is open Recent resource required to support upcoming SAP enhancements and ongoing finance technology projects. What project will this contractor be working on Supporting multiple concurrent enhancement requests Participating in strategic SAP finance projects Providing issue analysis and functional resolution JOB PURPOSE The Functional Lead is responsible for proposing and delivering functional solutions for implemented SAP modules and acting as a subject matter expert (SME) for future implementations. The role collaborates with Project Management, Technology, and business stakeholders to ensure high quality delivery aligned with CIBC requirements. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage SAP platform enhancements (not daily production fixes) in alignment with CIBC policies. Gather, analyze, and document business requirements. Partner with Technology to design and validate functional and technical solutions. Evaluate solution options, performing pros/cons analysis and making recommendations. Create or review functional specifications for SAP changes and enhancements.



Act as the main liaison between Business and Technology teams. Promote SAP platform usage with senior leaders, business owners, and third party partners. Build and maintain vendor/third party relationships. Communicate effectively to manage expectations and negotiate solution outcomes. Provide project updates and contribute to business case development. Analyze impacts, risks, and propose mitigation actions. Support multiple concurrent projects and enhancement initiatives. CROSS FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Business stakeholders, Technology, consulting partners, contingent workers Finance team and LOB leadership (senior to executive) Key corporate functions: Technology, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Internal Audit External suppliers delivering SAP and related solutions Must Have Requirement Experience & Soft Skills 10–15 years of experience in project environments or equivalent Expertise in SAP - FICO, GL, Group Reporting modules Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to simplify complex information for senior management Strong organizational and multi project management skills Strong analytical and problem solving capability Systems development lifecycle and testing lifecycle experience Ability to influence cross functional decision making Adaptability in fast paced, changing environments SAP Functional & Technical Expertise At least one end to end implementation and one production support project Strong functional knowledge of SAP modules, specifically:- S/4HANA Finance (GL, AR)- Chart of Account data mapping & multi GAAP- SAP Group Reporting (close & consolidation)- Intercompany eliminations- SAC reporting with CDS views- SAP MDG (configuration, workflow,



master data modeling)- Fiori MDG UI- Data load configuration- Average Daily Balance, multi currency accounting- Financial services subledgers (FPSL, FCL)- Integration with upstream/downstream non SAP systems- SAP SDI data mapping- Understanding of enterprise data structures in S/4HANA Finance- ABAP enhancements, BRF+, BW — hands on is an asset- Understanding of SAP HANA DB concepts, SQL, data transformation Other Technical Skills Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Preferred: MS Project, Teams, SharePoint Knowledge of CIBC’s technology infrastructure is an asset Familiarity with CIBC’s EDF (Enterprise Delivery Framework) Nice to Have Skills Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint experience preferred. FPSL FCL Call Notes Role Title Clarification – Internal labeling (e.G., “Lead”) may be misleading; the position is not a people manager role, but a senior, hands on practitioner role. Hands On Expectation – Requires someone who actively performs work themselves (not advisory only): must be able to execute tasks end to end, produce clear steps, and validate work independently. Soft Skill Emphasis – Strong preference for candidates who can communicate clearly, stay humble, avoid over relying on past tenure (“30 years experience” mentality), and articulate how they solved problems—not just what they’ve worked on. Proactive Working Style – Expected to self investigate, explore systems/tools independently, think ahead, fill in missing details, and confirm understanding only after doing preliminary analysis. Interview Pain Points – Common gaps include candidates who struggle to explain their personal contribution or lack clarity on their actual hands on experience; therefore, clarity and practical examples are essential. Team Support & Onboarding Style – New hires receive knowledge transfer and documentation, but success depends on self direction; team members won’t spoon feed information due to bandwidth constraints. NOTE This request will close on January 26, 2026 at 9AM. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Functional Sap Lead - Fico Gl Reporting 98335 - C$90 - C$125 An Hour (Toronto)
🏢 CIBC
📍 Toronto