SAP TPM Techno-Functional Consultant in Surrey

We are looking for an experienced SAP TPM Techno-Functional Consultant who combines strong functional knowledge of trade promotion and funds management with hands-on technical skills.  You will design, configure, develop, and support end-to-end TPM solutions for CPG/FMCG clients, bridging business teams (Sales, Finance, Revenue Growth Management) and technical teams. ________________________________________  Key Responsibilities  Functional  • Gather and analyze requirements for trade promotion planning, execution, and settlement. • Configure SAP TPM / CBP (Trade Promotion Management and Customer Business Planning) including fund management, promotion planning, pricing conditions, deductions, and claims. • Design and implement processes for trade funds, promotion lifecycle, accruals, and post-promotion analysis. • Integrate TPM with SD (Sales & Distribution), FI/CO, and Rebate Management (Condition Contract Management). • Prepare functional specifications, test scripts, and user documentation. • Lead UAT, cutover, go-live, and hypercare support.  Technical  • Develop and enhance solutions using ABAP (OO ABAP, Reports, BAdIs, User Exits, Enhancements, Enhancement Framework). • Build and maintain interfaces using IDocs, ALE, RFCs, BAPIs, Web Services, and SAP PI/PO or CPI. • Configure and customize SAP TPM on S/4HANA or ECC with SAP BW integration. • Create CDS views, OData services, and Fiori/UI5 enhancements where applicable. • Perform data migration, load, and reconciliation (LSMW, BODS, Migration Cockpit). • Troubleshoot performance issues, resolve defects, and provide L2/L3 support.  Project & Stakeholder  • Work closely with business users, architects, and integration teams. • Provide effort estimates, project plans, and status updates. • Mentor junior consultants and conduct knowledge transfer sessions. • Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, quality standards, and change management processes.  ________________________________________  Required Skills & Qualifications  Functional Skills  • Strong hands-on experience in SAP TPM/CBP: promotion planning, fund management, claims and deductions, settlement, and pricing. • Solid understanding of the Order-to-Cash cycle and trade spend management in the CPG/FMCG industry. • Working knowledge of SAP SD, FI/CO, and condition technology. • Experience with at least 2 full-cycle implementations (or equivalent support projects).  Technical Skills  • Proficiency in ABAP (classical and object-oriented), debugging, and performance tuning. • Experience with SAP integration technologies: IDoc, ALE, BAPI, RFC, SOAP/REST, CPI/PI-PO. • Exposure to SAP BW/BW4HANA reporting and analytics related to TPM. • Knowledge of S/4HANA, CDS views, OData, and SAP Fiori is a strong advantage.  General  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. ________________________________________  Preferred Qualifications  • SAP certification in TPM, SD, or ABAP. • Experience with SAP S/4HANA Trade Promotion Management or SAP Cloud solutions (e.g., SAP Customer Activity Repository, Revenue Growth Management). • Familiarity with Agile/SAFe or Activate methodology. • Experience in an onsite-offshore delivery model. • Domain exposure in Consumer Products, Retail, or Food & Beverage. ________________________________________  Soft Skills  • Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills • Ownership mindset and ability to work independently • Clear written and verbal communication • Team leadership and mentoring ability