In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses require robust financial solutions that integrate seamlessly with enterprise-wide systems. Rahul Bhatia, a seasoned SAP Solution Director and Finance Solution Architect, has been at the forefront of SAP S/4 HANA, Central Finance, SAP FI/CO, and SAP Ariba implementations. With over 18 years of experience, he has successfully driven financial transformation across diverse industries, including FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, Banking, Consultancy, and Pharmaceuticals.
His expertise spans global financial systems, data migration, taxation compliance, financial reporting, and SAP integration, making him a key player in large-scale enterprise solutions. This blog explores his professional journey, key skills, and contributions to the SAP ecosystem.
Expertise in SAP Financial Solutions
Rahul Bhatia has built a strong reputation for leading full-cycle SAP implementations from project preparation to go-live. His hands-on experience includes configuring SAP FI/CO, FSCM, BPC, and S/4 HANA while ensuring seamless integration with SAP MM, SD, and BI/BW. His specialization includes:
SAP S/4 HANA and Central Finance
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Expertise in SAP S/4 HANA Central Finance implementation and data migration.
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Functional and technical design for large-scale enterprises.
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Integration of SAP Treasury, Banking, and Risk Management components.
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Migration of financial data from legacy systems using LSMW, BDC, and BAPI.
Financial Accounting and Cost Controlling
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Configuration of General Ledger (G/L), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), and Controlling (CO).
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Deep expertise in Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Internal Orders (IO), and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).
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Hands-on experience in SAP Ariba, SAP IHC, SEPA, and OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM).
Global Taxation and Compliance
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Extensive knowledge of VAT, WHT, and EWHT across the UK, US, Japan, India, Singapore, and Thailand.
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Experience in regulatory compliance, tax automation, and financial reconciliation.
Professional Journey
HCL Technologies
SAP Solution Director & Finance Solution Architect
At HCL Technologies, Rahul is responsible for leading the SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud design for UK Public Sector organizations. His role involves:
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Designing financial solutions with SAP best practices for large-scale public sector projects.
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Building financial integrations using MDG, SAP BTP, and API-based connections.
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Leading data migration strategies, ensuring smooth transitions to SAP S/4 HANA.
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Architecting SAP Central Finance to streamline enterprise-wide financial reporting.
Scania
SAP S/4HANA Finance Solution Architect
During his tenure at Scania, Rahul played a key role in the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Central Finance. His responsibilities included:
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Financial transformation by consolidating multi-regional financial data.
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Designing the SAP Finance Architecture for Scania’s Industrial ERP program.
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Leading data migration strategies from legacy financial systems to SAP S/4 HANA.
Impact on Enterprise Financial Transformation
Rahul’s contributions have been instrumental in modernizing financial processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance for enterprises. His ability to align SAP solutions with business objectives has enabled organizations to optimize their financial systems, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making through real-time financial insights.
Educational Background
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) – University of Wales Institute Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – GNDU University, India
With extensive experience in SAP finance transformation, data migration, and enterprise architecture, Rahul Bhatia continues to be a driving force in the SAP ecosystem. His ability to integrate SAP solutions with business strategy ensures that organizations achieve scalability, efficiency, and compliance in their financial operations.
For insights into SAP finance solutions and digital transformation strategies, Rahul Bhatia remains a thought leader and trusted expert in the industry.