SAP FI Specialist

Job Title: SAP FI Specialist Company: Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) Job Category: SAP FICO Roles & Responsibilities: Booking Holdings Bangalore is a cutting\-edge Center of Excellence in Bangalore, India and a key arm of Booking Holdings Inc. Top talent from diverse backgrounds converge here to develop innovative solutions that drive Booking Holdings' brands and business units forward. We offer a vibrant and inclusive workplace that fosters creativity, growth and opportunities to make a real difference on a global scale. Role Description We are seeking an experienced FI Specialist to lead the design, implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP Finance solutions within a complex S/4HANA landscape. The ideal candidate combines deep functional expertise across Record\-to\-Report processes with strong technical acumen, integration experience, and the ability to influence business and technology stakeholders. This role will act as a trusted advisor to Finance, lead complex initiatives, and drive solution excellence across SAP and connected enterprise platforms. * Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP Finance processes across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Closing, and Reconciliation processes. * Own end\-to\-end solution design for Finance initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, business objectives, and SAP best practices. * Partner with Finance leadership and business stakeholders to understand strategic requirements and translate them into scalable SAP solutions. * Drive business process harmonization and standardization across legal entities, business units, and geographies. * Lead fit\-gap workshops, solution design discussions, and architecture reviews for complex Finance transformation initiatives. * Act as the primary functional lead for SAP Finance\-related projects, enhancements, production support, and system integrations. * Review and approve functional specifications, technical designs, testing strategies, and deployment plans. * Lead month\-end, quarter\-end, and year\-end close process improvements, ensuring system stability and process efficiency. * Provide leadership during critical production incidents, driving root\-cause analysis, remediation plans, and long\-term corrective actions. * Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture, Integration, Data, Treasury, Tax, Controlling, Procurement, and Engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions. * Mentor junior consultants and specialists, providing guidance on SAP Finance design principles, troubleshooting techniques, and delivery best practices. * Support roadmap planning and continuous improvement initiatives across Finance systems and processes. * Experience working with integration technologies such as: SAP CPI, SAP PI/PO, MuleSoft, REST APIs, Web Services, IDocs * Ability to lead troubleshooting efforts across multiple systems and technology layers. * Ability to bridge discussions between functional and technical teams and ensure solution quality. * Lead delivery of complex Finance projects, enhancements, and transformation initiatives. * Own functional workstreams and coordinate activities across multiple teams and vendors. * Prepare, Review and Approve (as needed): Solution Designs, Functional Specifications, Technical Specifications, Test Strategies, Cutover Plans * Drive SIT, UAT, regression testing, defect triage, deployment planning, and hypercare support. * Manage competing priorities and provide clear status reporting to stakeholders and leadership. * Build strong relationships with Finance leadership, Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering teams. * Influence decision\-making through data\-driven recommendations and solution expertise. * Communicate effectively with both technical and non\-technical audiences. * Act as a trusted advisor for SAP Finance processes and system capabilities. This role offers a flexible hybrid model. Work Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Availability: Full time

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is a global powerhouse in online travel, connecting millions of people with unforgettable experiences in over 220 countries and territories. With a market value of approximately $120 billion and a diverse portfolio of brands such as Booking.com, KAYAK, Priceline, Agoda.com and OpenTable, we’re committed to making it easier to explore everyone to experience the world. * 8–12 years of hands\-on SAP Finance experience with multiple end\-to\-end implementation, migration, or transformation programs. * Deep expertise in: General Ledger Accounting (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Intercompany Accounting, Financial Close and Reconciliation Processes, Foreign Currency Valuation, Accruals and Provisions * Strong understanding of: Universal Journal (ACDOCA), Ledger Architecture and Parallel Accounting, Document Splitting, Financial Statement Reporting, Validations, Substitutions, S/4HANA Finance innovations and SAP best practices * Experience designing scalable solutions in global and complex business environments. Ability to challenge requirements and drive adoption of SAP standard functionality where appropriate. * Strong understanding of SAP Finance architecture, data models, and end\-to\-end transaction flows. * Proven experience integrating SAP Finance with: + Data warehouses + Middleware solutions + Legacy ERP and non\-SAP applications (Blackline, OneStream, etc.) Preferred Qualifications * Experience in Controlling (CO), Profitability Analysis (COPA), Group Reporting, Treasury, Tax, or Revenue Accounting. * Experience leading global Finance transformation or ERP modernization programs. * Experience mentoring team members and acting as a technical lead within a delivery organization. * SAP S/4HANA Finance certification is an advantage. * Experience with SAP FICA (good to have) Pre\-Employment Screening If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre\-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre\-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position. Key Skills: SAP FI, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Profitability Analysis, UAT, Functional Specifications Salary: $120