Freelance Opportunity | Senior SAP FI Consultant (Team Leader Finance) | Italy

Location: Milan, Italy (Client Site for Business Travel)

Work Model: Hybrid (Mostly Remote + Approximately 20% Travel(3-4 days/month)

Contract Type: Freelance

Languages: Italian (Fluent) & English (B2/C1)

Must be based in Italy – No sponsorship available

We are looking for an experienced Senior SAP FI Consultant to join a high-profile international project. This role is ideal for a professional with strong expertise in SAP Financial Accounting (SAP FI), deep knowledge of Italian fiscal and accounting regulations, and proven experience leading multinational teams and managing key client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead SAP FI implementation and support projects in SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments

Act as the primary trusted advisor and key point of contact for the client

Ensure high-quality project delivery across all project lifecycle phases

Coordinate Italian and international consulting teams

Manage issue resolution, stakeholder communication, and project governance

Support business users, management,



and project stakeholders with effective solutions

Required Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with SAP FI implementations and support projects

In-depth knowledge of Italian accounting and tax regulations, including:

- VAT (IVA)
- Statutory Financial Statements
- Mandatory Reporting
- Electronic Invoicing (Fatturazione Elettronica)
- Country-specific compliance requirements

Strong functional expertise combined with the ability to coordinate technical developments and integrations

Proven experience leading Finance teams and managing complex project environments

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results in challenging environments

Availability for travel within Italy and internationally when required

What We Offer

Exciting international SAP transformation projects

Flexible hybrid working model

Opportunity to work with multicultural teams and global stakeholders

Long-term freelance engagement with a leading client

📌 Senior SAP FI Consultant (Lombardia)
🏢 Hays
📍 Lombardia