We are seeking an experienced SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) Consultant with strong implementation experience in SAP Billing and Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM). The ideal candidate will possess deep functional expertise in billing and invoicing processes, billable item management, invoice aggregation, and integration with SAP FI-CA and SAP S/4HANA.
The consultant will participate in the complete project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and production support for enterprise billing solutions.
Key Responsibilities
SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI)
Configure and implement SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) solutions.
Configure billable item classes and billable item processing.
Design and configure invoice creation, invoice aggregation, and invoice distribution.
Configure billing cycles, invoicing schedules, and invoice variants.
Support invoice simulation, invoice corrections, reversals, and credit/debit memo processing.
Configure billing document generation and invoice output.
Perform billing reconciliation and invoice validation.
SAP BRIM Implementation
Participate in end-to-end SAP BRIM implementations.
Conduct business process workshops and requirement analysis.
Translate business requirements into functional designs.
Configure BRIM billing and invoicing processes based on business needs.
Prepare functional specifications for enhancements and custom developments.
Collaborate with technical teams during development and testing.
Integration
Integrate SAP CI with:
SAP FI-CA (Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable)
SAP S/4HANA
SAP Convergent Charging (CC)
SAP Subscription Order Management (SOM)
SAP Integration Suite (CPI)
Third-party CRM or order management systems
Support integration using IDocs, BAPIs, OData services, REST APIs, and SOAP web services.
Testing & Deployment
Develop unit, system integration, and user acceptance test scenarios.
Execute testing and validate billing and invoicing functionality.
Support defect resolution and regression testing.
Participate in cutover planning, go-live, and hypercare activities.
Production Support
Analyze and resolve production billing and invoicing issues.
Perform root cause analysis and recommend long-term solutions.
Monitor billing jobs and invoice processing performance.
Support month-end and billing cycle activities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
6-10+ years of SAP consulting experience.
3+ years of hands-on SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) experience.
Experience in at least two full lifecycle SAP BRIM implementation projects.
Strong understanding of enterprise billing and invoicing processes.
Experience integrating SAP CI with SAP FI-CA.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA integration.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Required Technical Skills
SAP BRIM
SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI)
SAP Billing and Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM)
SAP FI-CA
SAP S/4HANA
Billing & Invoicing
Billable Item Management
Invoice Aggregation
Billing Document Processing
Invoice Simulation
Invoice Corrections
Billing Reconciliation
Credit/Debit Memo Processing
Billing Cycle Configuration
Integration
SAP Integration Suite (CPI)
SAP Convergent Charging (CC) integration
SAP SOM integration
REST APIs
SOAP Web Services
OData Services
IDocs
BAPIs
Preferred Qualifications
SAP BRIM implementation certification (preferred).
Experience with SAP Convergent Charging (CC).
Familiarity with SAP Subscription Order Management (SOM).
Experience with SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR).
Knowledge of SAP Fiori applications.
Exposure to SAP BTP and cloud integration services.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Preferred Industry Experience
Experience in one or more of the following industries is preferred:
Telecommunications
Utilities
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Media & Entertainment
High Technology
Subscription-based services
Digital platforms
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Strong customer-facing consulting and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on schedule.
Preferred Certifications
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP BRIM (preferred)