SAP IS-U Billing & FI-CA Consultant

Company Description

Sopra Steria is Europe’s leading digital solutions provider, employing over 56,000 employees in 30 countries. We provide tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions. We leverage our digital tools and market expertise to help our clients make bold choices and deliver results in a competitive world. Our commitment to innovation, collaboration and value in business development is why we’re the preferred technology partner of Europe’s most successful companies.

The world is how we shape it, so let’s shape it together.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced SAP IS-U Billing and FI‑CA Consultant to support and enhance our utilities business processes. The ideal candidate has a strong functional background in SAP for Utilities, with deep expertise in Billing & Invoicing, and Contract Accounting (FI‑CA). This role involves solution design, configuration, testing, incident resolution, and support during project implementations or ongoing operations..

Your responsibilities include:

1. Functional Design & Configuration

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for SAP IS-U Billing and FI‑CA.
• Configure SAP IS-U components:
  • Billing & Invoicing (IS-U/BI)
  • Rate Structure, RTP, Schema Development
  • Scheduling & Billing Execution
• Configure FI‑CA processes:
  • Business Partner, Contract Accounts
  • Payment processing (inbound/outbound)
  • Dunning & Collections
  • Interest calculation
  • Clearing & Reconciliation
• Ensure integration across IS-U modules (DM, EDM, AMI,..) and with SAP FI/CO.

2. Support & Incident Resolution

Provide 2nd/3rd-level support for Billing and FI‑CA issues. Troubleshoot and resolve defects, inconsistencies, and performance problems. Prepare and maintain documentation (process flows, configuration guides, test scripts).

3. Testing & Quality Assurance

Prepare and execute unit, integration, and regression test scenarios. Support UAT cycles with business teams. Validate data migration objects related to invoicing, partner accounts, and balances.

4. Project Delivery

Participate in SAP rollout, upgrade, or migration projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Basis, Development, Middleware, Finance). Assist in designing new business solutions and optimizing existing processes. Support go-live and hypercare activities.

5. Stakeholder Management

Act as a trusted advisor for business stakeholders in Billing and FI‑CA topics. Provide functional expertise during workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and training.

Qualifications

We’re seeking passionate colleagues who are eager to push the boundaries of digital transformation and ERP-driven business change. At Sopra Steria, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills in a constructive, collaborative team environment, working on large-scale SAP projects that deliver real value for our clients. If you thrive on challenge and meet (most of) the qualifications below, we look forward to your application!

You have knowledge and experience of the following:

• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of IS-U Master Data (Connection Objects, Premise, Installations; PoDs,…) and FI-CA processes in regulated markets.
• SAP Project Management: Solid experience leading SAP implementations with a focus on system integration and data integrity.
• Methodology: Expertise in process improvement (e.g., optimizing mass activity runs or billing cycles).
• Leadership: Strong communication skills to manage stakeholders across both Finance and Operations.
• Resilience: Proven ability in Risk Assessment and Change Leadership within large-scale, mission-critical SAP environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a SAP IS‑U Consultant.
• Strong knowledge of IS-U Billing (Rates, Schemas, RTP), and FI‑CA.
• Understanding of utilities business processes (electricity, gas).
• Familiarity with IDE/IDEXPF (market communication)
• Ability to debug ABAP (reading logs/traces; coding not required).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience with S/4HANA for Utilities, particularly S/4 FI‑CA migration.
• Knowledge of AMI / Smart Metering processes.

Additional Information

As Europe’s leading digital service provider, Sopra Steria expects our workers to make bold choices and  deliver results. We attract high-level professionals at the forefront of corporate software solutions and innovation. Working for us means driving success for Europe’s most prominent businesses across multiple industries.

We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with an indefinite contract
• A company car lease
• A company laptop and a phone
• Insurance coverage
• Pension compensation
• Access to our Sopra Steria training and personal development academy

People are the cornerstone of our success. That’s why we aspire to be bolder together. Our goal is to build high-functioning teams and healthy team environments that inspire and help each other to deliver excellence for each of our customers.

Excited about this job opportunity? Ready to shape the world with us? Great! We are looking forward to your application!

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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.