RAR Systems Lead

RAR Systems Lead This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description: L2C Program    Job Description   Role   Finance :    RAR Systems Lead   Onshore / Offshore   O ff shore    Who We Are   Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed   required   to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate   what’s   next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves together and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career, our culture will embrace you.   Job Description   HPE’s acquisition of Juniper Networks is one of the most significant moves in the company’s history, bringing two networking leaders together to build   HPE Networking , with the ambition of creating the   best networking business on the planet . This role sits at the center of that effort as part of   the Lead-to-Cash (L2C) program , responsible for unifying quoting, ordering, and fulfillment across the combined HPE and Juniper networking portfolios onto a   single platform , replacing fragmented legacy systems with one seamless, scalable experience for sellers, partners, and customers worldwide.   As part of a fast-moving,   multi-year transformation , the team will stabilize near-term operations,   migrate core   platforms, onboard   businesses   and suppliers globally , and build new capabilities from the ground up. The choices made here will shape how the combined networking business   operates   for years to come. You will work closely with   business leaders, IT architects, suppliers, and partner stakeholders   on a program with direct executive visibility, solving integration challenges at a scale few companies ever   attempt .   For the right person, this is a rare opportunity to help   build a new business unit from its earliest days , rather than inherit someone else’s systems. You will gain   hands-on exposure to enterprise-scale platform integration and cross-functional program leadership , with the kind of complexity and pace that can accelerate your career. If you want your work to have a visible impact on a company making a significant investment in its future, this is where that happens.   Workstream-Specific Details   [ Placeholder – to be completed by Workstream   Lead ]   Responsibilities   Lead end-to-end implementation, configuration, enhancement, and production support of Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) systems. Own and manage RAR system capabilities supporting revenue accounting, revenue recognition, contract accounting, performance obligations, revenue allocation, deferrals, accruals, adjustments, and revenue reporting. Partner with the Finance Solution Architect to design and optimize RAR solutions aligned with business requirements, Finance strategy, and enterprise architecture. Collaborate with Revenue Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Sales, Order Management, Billing, CPQ, Tax, Legal, IT, and other cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop effective system solutions. Design and configure SAP RAR solutions to support complex revenue accounting and recognition requirements. Ensure RAR solutions comply with IFRS 15, ASC 606, applicable accounting policies, SOX, and internal control requirements. Support complex revenue scenarios including multiple performance obligations, contract modifications, variable consideration, standalone selling price allocation, contract assets, contract liabilities, revenue deferrals, and adjustments. Manage integrations between RAR and SAP S/4HANA Finance, SD, Billing, Order Management, CPQ, CRM, Contract Management, Tax, and third-party applications. Ensure accurate and reliable data flow from sales/order → contract → billing → RAR → General Ledger → financial reporting. Lead system testing activities including SIT, UAT, integration testing, regression testing, and release validation. Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex production issues impacting Revenue Accounting and Reporting. Perform root-cause analysis and drive permanent corrective actions for recurring system and revenue accounting issues. Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end revenue close and reporting activities. Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to investigate and resolve revenue reconciliation issues between source systems, billing, RAR, subledger, and General Ledger. Ensure system changes comply with SOX, internal controls, audit requirements, security policies, and change management standards. Support internal and external audits by providing system documentation, configuration details, control evidence, and remediation support. Develop and maintain documentation covering system configuration, revenue accounting rules, business processes, integrations, testing, controls, and operational procedures. Provide user training, guidance, and subject matter expertise to Finance and Revenue Accounting teams. Drive continuous improvement and standardization of RAR processes and system capabilities across business units and regions. Identify opportunities for automation, workflow optimization, reconciliation automation, reporting improvements, and reduction of manual Finance activities. Monitor SAP product releases, accounting standard changes, regulatory requirements, and industry trends and recommend appropriate system enhancements. Lead adoption of new SAP RAR capabilities and industry best practices. Work with application support teams and implementation partners to establish effective L1/L2/L3 support, knowledge management, monitoring, and operational governance. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Finance systems analysts, support teams, and external partners. Support strategic Finance transformation initiatives involving RAR modernization, SAP S/4HANA, process standardization, automation, and Finance technology simplification. Education And Experience Required   10–14 years of relevant experience in Finance Systems, SAP, or enterprise Finance technology. 4–6+ years of hands-on experience with SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR). Knowledge And Skills    Extensive experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance and Revenue Accounting and Reporting. Strong understanding of Revenue Recognition principles, including IFRS 15 and ASC 606. Deep knowledge of revenue accounting concepts including performance obligations, transaction price, variable consideration, standalone selling price, revenue allocation, contract assets and liabilities, deferrals, accruals, and contract modifications. Proven experience implementing, configuring, enhancing, and supporting SAP RAR in a large enterprise environment. Strong experience integrating RAR with SAP SD, FI, Billing, Order Management, CPQ, CRM, and third-party applications. Strong understanding of Order-to-Cash / Quote-to-Cash processes and their impact on Revenue