SAP Project Systems Functional Consultant

• Project Planning & Execution Processes

  • Support creation of project structures for Client engagements.
  • Configure planning profiles for (as applicable) - Cost planning, Revenue planning, Budgeting & availability control
  • Enable project scheduling, cost tracking, progress analysis, and forecasting.
  • Ensure all activities can be executed seamlessly during project lifecycle.

• Time, Expense & Resource Management

  • Integrate PS with Replicon (for Timesheet entry), Concur (Expense recording), ProFinda (Resource assignment).
  • Map business rules (as applicable): Billable vs non-billable hours, Utilization calculations, Overtime rules
  • Ensure correct flow of time & expense data into PS → CO → Billing.

• Revenue Recognition & Billing Scenarios

  • Configure revenue recognition for professional services: Percentage of completion (POC), Time-based revenue recognition, Period-end revenue adjustments.
  • Design and enhance RRB for (as applicable): Billing requests, Credit memos, Cost-based billing
  • Work with finance teams for: Month-end close, Project financial reconciliations, Revenue deferrals/accruals

• Integration with Financials (FI/CO)

  • Ensure project costs flow correctly to controlling objects.
  • Configure settlement profiles (as applicable): WBS → COPA, WBS → G/L Accounts, WBS → Fixed Assets
  • Support project profitability reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting.

• Reporting & Analytics

  • Develop or support:
    • Standard PS reports (budget vs actuals, cost analysis)
    • Project profitability analysis (P&L by project)
    • Resource utilization dashboards
  • Work with reporting / MI CoE teams for custom reports.

• Testing, Training & Documentation

  • Create test scenarios and sample test data for functional testing.
  • Work closely with QA teams.
  • Conduct training workshops for project managers, accountants, and resource planners.
  • Liaise with Change Management team for user guides, and training decks.

• Support & Continuous Improvement

  • Provide L2/L3 support for PS-related incidents.
  • Optimize project billing cycles and project cost flows.
  • Identify automation opportunities for project creation, staffing, or approval flows.

• Cross-Functional & Client-Facing Responsibilities

  • Work as a liaison between business, development, and cross-modular teams.
  • Conduct Client demos for project lifecycle scenarios.
  • Translate functional needs into technical specifications for ABAP development.
  • Drive system improvements for project delivery excellence.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience

• Strong understanding of SAP Profession Service (PS) module in S4/HANA public cloud with Professional Service background.
• Experience in S/4HANA Professional Services / SAP Commercial Project Management (CPM).
• Knowledge of integration and extensibility technologies of PS with SD, CRM, CPM/(E)PPM, Time Management, Controlling.
• Ability to create functional specs, test scenarios.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support project deadlines.
• Proactive and customer focused mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

• SAP PS certification (optional but desirable).
• Good years of experience as an SAP PS Functional Consultant (Professional Services preferred).

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps

Due to the high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

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