Christel Kristin Riedel - SAP Senior / Lead Consultant / Team Lead / Trainer

Q: Where is Christel Kristin based?

Christel Kristin is based in Schipkau, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Christel Kristin speak?

Christel Kristin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christel Kristin have?

Christel Kristin has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Christel Kristin has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Christel Kristin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christel Kristin's latest experience?

Christel Kristin's most recent position is SAP Senior / Lead Consultant / Team Lead / Trainer at Sun & Rise Consulting and Coaching .

Q: What companies has Christel Kristin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christel Kristin has worked for Sun & Rise Consulting and Coaching , Dehner Holding GmbH & Co. KG , KPS Consulting GmbH , Helaba , and AOK Systems GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Christel Kristin most experienced in?

Christel Kristin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , and Professional Services . Christel Kristin also has some experience in Insurance , Manufacturing , and Healthcare .

Q: Which industries has Christel Kristin worked in recently?

Christel Kristin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , and Insurance .

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Schipkau, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present

1 year 3 months

SAP Senior / Lead Consultant / Team Lead / Trainer

Sun & Rise Consulting and Coaching

Complete consulting and support in all FI & CO, FI-AA, FI-CA, BP processes and functions
Requirements analyses and solution presentations
Specifications and steering of technical implementation
Customizing, testing and documentation
Support, trainings and coaching of key users and consultants
Special topics such as QR-Code-IBAN, consolidation of multiple entities, R2R, TR, CM, CFIN, automated invoicing and billing
Building international S/4HANA templates (greenfield and brownfield)
Consulting on SAP Cloud, AI products and project tools
Migration and upgrade guidance, hypercare, public cloud interim implementation
Deep-dive process training at SAP training center and in projects
Internal freelancer tasks: project acquisition, client care, marketing, sales and accounting

Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

9 months

Team Lead / Senior Consultant SAP Finance and Controlling

Dehner Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Led in-house ITPMs and external staff coordination
Functional consulting and technical implementation in SAP FICO (newGL, S/4HANA, AR, AP, AA, R2R, CO-OM, CO-PC, CO-PA, EC-PCA) and BP
Finance process analysis, recommendation derivation and target process definition (R2R, O2C, P2P, tax ledger, group reporting)
Coordination with business units and subprojects
Conception, planning and control of SAP Finance and Controlling migration (master and transactional data)
Implementation of VAT ID validation
2nd level support for finance and controlling, customizing and training of in-house consultants and key users

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

7 months

Team Lead / Senior Consultant FICO

KPS Consulting GmbH

Led KPS consultant team for SAP FICO
End-to-end consulting in FICO, FI-AA and BP processes
Requirements analyses, solution presentations and specifications
Steering technical implementation, customizing, testing and documentation
Support and trainings
Special topics: tax ledger, group reporting, R2R, O2C, P2P
Greenfield S/4HANA template development, migration and upgrade guidance
Key user and consultant training

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

6 months

Senior Consultant SAP BP

Helaba

Conception and technical implementation (customizing, tables, interfaces) for SAP Business Partner
Creation of specifications and documentation

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

6 months

Senior SAP Consultant FICO + BP

AOK Systems GmbH

2nd level support (functional and technical) in SAP FICO (newGL, S/4HANA, AR, AP, AA, CA, R2R, CO-OM, CO-PC, CO-PA, EC-PCA) and BP
Redesign of customer functions
System upgrade to SAP S/4HANA (2020)
Support of SAP S/4HANA roll-outs to health insurance funds

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

4 months

SAP Senior Consultant BP

AOK Systems GmbH

Process design between FICO (R2R) and BP, current and target state analysis
Detailed representation of relationships, roles, authorizations, fields and field groups

Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

6 months

SAP Senior Consultant Finance & Controlling

AOK Systems GmbH

Concept and technical implementation of automatic invoice processing in SAP S/4HANA (1909 and 2020) using user stories and epics under Scrum
Process definition and alignment with existing FICO processes (R2R, P2P, reporting)
Interface description (ODATA), dark and light processing, partner and processor determination, BRF+ rule framework
Milestone planning, team meetings and test planning
Test execution with SAP Gateway, JSON and Fiori applications
Cross-module customizing in BP, MM, FI, CO, FICA and FI-AA
Error analysis and resolution

Sep 2019 - Dec 2021

2 years 4 months

SAP Senior Consultant FICO + BP + FICA

AOK Systems GmbH

Global template design and execution for Finance and Controlling migration (brownfield conversion of GKV-FI to S/4HANA)
Customer-vendor integration (CVI) and synchronization with other SAP R/3 systems
Functional and technical execution in SAP FICO (newGL, S/4HANA, AR, AP, AA, CA, R2R, CO-OM, CO-PC, CO-PA, EC-PCA) and BP
Integration topics from MM and SD with end-to-end processes (R2R, P2P, QTC, reporting, tax ledger)
IT and UAT test support, 2nd level functional SAP Finance support
Custom program renewal concept and implementation
Roll-out template preparation, cutover planning and hypercare support
Workshop planning and documentation

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

3 months

SAP Consultant FICO / FICA

Union Investment

Business and process analysis for FINREP2.9 reporting extension in SAP R/3
Consideration of interfaces between BW, ECC and FS-CM within legal requirements and IFRS standards
Workshop planning and execution with business, operations and parallel projects

Feb 2019 - Mar 2019

2 months

SAP Consultant FICO

RBBG Raiffeisenbank Bulgaria, Germany, Poland

Detailed conception, customizing and testing of banking frontend Axxiome Digital with Product Catalog and Pricing (PCP) module
2nd level support and system maintenance
Documentation and training material creation

Jan 2019 - Oct 2024

5 years 10 months

SAP Senior Consultant

Axxiome Deutschland GmbH

Full consulting in FICO, FI-AA, FI-CA and BP processes and functions
Requirements analyses, solution presentations and specifications
Steering of technical implementation, customizing and testing
Documentation, support and trainings
Special topics: tax ledger, group reporting, R2R, P2P, automated invoicing and billing
Internal tasks: project acquisition and client care
Building S/4HANA templates (greenfield and brownfield)
Migration and upgrade support, hypercare
Test system S/4Cloud private template setup and standard process tests

Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

2 years 7 months

Inhouse SAP Consultant FICO

IWIS – Joh. Winkelhofer GmbH & Co. KG

Managed full implementation cycle of global in-house SAP FI/CO (newGL, AR, AP, AA, R2R, CO-OM, CO-PC, EC-PCA)
Requirements analysis, process consulting (R2R, P2P, O2C, QTC), solution implementation, testing and end-user training
Led international go-lives and roll-outs of SAP Fiori ESS/MSS across multiple countries (China, UK, DE)
Greenfield migration of non-SAP subsidiaries to SAP R/3
Module upgrades from EHP6 to EHP8: preparation, coordination, data migration, customizing and testing
German VAT go-live: local analysis, solution design, module adjustment, testing, workshops and training
Extended controlling tools: profit center, COPA, internal order grouping, cost element hierarchies and reporting

Nov 2015 - May 2016

7 months

SAP Consultant FICO

Molkerei Meggle GmbH & Co. KG

Led workshops and demo sessions; created test documentation and cases
Integrated centralized financial accounting and controlling (newGL, AR, AP, AA, CO-OM, CO-PC, EC-PCA)
Konzern system customizing and data distribution for group reporting
Add-on support (KVSprint, Serrala)
Full FICO and FI-AA customizing, group reporting and multi-country tax handling
MM and SD account determination and cross-company transaction handling
Customer-specific development support

Jan 2014 - Oct 2015

1 year 10 months

SAP / NON-SAP Consultant (FICO + FS + FICA)

Msg Systems AG

Implemented SAP FS-PM, FS-PM Auto, FS-CD, FSCM, FICA and ARIS using process modeling (EPK/BPMN)
Created HP ALM test scripts and conducted ARIS trainings
Trained users on agile principles and maintained Scrum communication with product and test management
Participated in Allianz life insurance loan project: support, customizing, testing and technical concept preparation
Developed automated test scripts and conducted theme and regression testing

Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

1 year 2 months

Freelancer in Business Administration

Freelancer (Australia)

Business administration services across various projects

Oct 2009 - May 2012

2 years 8 months

Inhouse Business Consultant

Netage Solutions GmbH

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (9.5 years), Banking and Finance (6 years), Professional Services (5.5 years), Insurance (4.5 years), Healthcare (2.5 years), and Manufacturing (2.5 years).

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Insurance

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Finance (12 years), Information Technology (11.5 years), Project Management (8.5 years), Accounting (4.5 years), Business Intelligence (3 years), and Strategy (2.5 years).

Finance

Information Technology

Project Management

Accounting

Business Intelligence

Strategy

Summary

Experienced SAP consultant and freelancer under the brand "Sun & Rise Consulting and Coaching", with over 10 years of expertise in SAP Finance and Controlling (R/3, S/4HANA, S/4 Cloud) as well as in process management and Business Partner. I have participated in several international SAP transformations and rollouts (6 full life cycles) and hold certifications in relevant SAP technologies. Currently, I support clients in SAP Finance, Controlling and Business Partner through complete transformations, including process mining, redesign and ABAP debugging, customizing, specification, training and support. In addition to project work, I provide coaching for team building and end users.

Skills

Execution Of All Phases Of An Sap Project: Scoping, Project Planning And Control, Delta Assessment, Implementation, Training, Testing, Cutover, Migration, Go-live, Hypercare
2nd And 3rd Level Support During Uat/hypercare And In Operations
Interim Positions In The Sap Environment
Many Years Of Experience As An Sap Finance, Controlling And Business Partner Consultant
Consulting, Customizing, Specification, Documentation, Testing, Implementation And Training
Experience In Sap Introduction, Reorganization And Rollout Projects (National And International)
Sap Greenfield And Brownfield Migrations
Subproject Management, Team Lead, Senior Consulting
Coaching On Sap Topics, Teamwork, Individual Performance Improvement, Stress Handling In Projects, Ai Tools, Project Tools
Sap R/3 Ecc
S/4hana Finance
S/4cloud (Public/private Cloud)
Focus On Record To Report Processes In Sap Finance (New Gl, Gl, S/4hana, Ar, Ap, Aa, Ca, R2r)
Integration With Related Sap Modules
Advanced Cash Management
Focus On Controlling: Sap Co (Cost Centers, Cost Elements, Profit Centers, Margin Analysis, Co-om, Co-pc, Co-pa, Ec-pca)
Focus On Sap Business Partner (Bp) Including Bp Customizing
Sap Sd (Basics)
Sap Mm (Basics)
Sap Abap (Debugging For Analysis)
Sap Trm (Basics)
Sap Rise
Sap Build
Sap Solution Manager
Sap Signavio
Sap Migration Cockpit
Microsoft Office 365
Build Me For Apps
Jira
Aris
Hp Alm/qc
Confluence
Python (Basics)
Ebs Workbench
Various Ai Products
Various Project Tools
Methods: Lean, Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Scrum
Intercompany Invoicing
E-invoicing
Qr Code Iban
International Accounting In Sap (Ledger Approach)
Cash Pooling
Tax Solutions In Sap
Design Of Complex Programs, Functions And Interfaces

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 2005 - Jun 2009

FH Lausitz

German Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Business Administration · Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2004

Apprenticeship as IT Management Assistant (IHK) · IT Management Assistant · Germany

Oct 1998 - Jun 2001

Technical high school diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Various AI, Big Data Certification

PMI / LinkedIN

Generative AI at SAP

Python for Beginners

SAP S4/HANA Sales Certification

Rise with SAP S/4HANA Cloud private / public

Migrating Your Business Data from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA - New Implementation Scenario

Implementation of SAP S/4HANA

System Conversion to SAP S/4HANA

SAP Certified Application Associate – Financial Accounting with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP4

SAP Certified Consultant – FICO

SAP Financial Accounting/Controlling/Authorization ERP 6.0

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Christel Kristin based?

Christel Kristin is based in Schipkau, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Christel Kristin speak?

Christel Kristin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Christel Kristin have?

Christel Kristin has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Christel Kristin has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Christel Kristin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christel Kristin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christel Kristin would be well-suited for roles such as: SAP Senior / Lead Consultant / Team Lead / Trainer, Team Lead / Senior Consultant SAP Finance and Controlling, Team Lead / Senior Consultant FICO.

What is Christel Kristin's latest experience?

Christel Kristin's most recent position is SAP Senior / Lead Consultant / Team Lead / Trainer at Sun & Rise Consulting and Coaching.

What companies has Christel Kristin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christel Kristin has worked for Sun & Rise Consulting and Coaching, Dehner Holding GmbH & Co. KG, KPS Consulting GmbH, Helaba, and AOK Systems GmbH.

Which industries is Christel Kristin most experienced in?

Christel Kristin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Professional Services. Christel Kristin also has some experience in Insurance, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Christel Kristin most experienced in?

Christel Kristin is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management. Christel Kristin also has some experience in Accounting, Business Intelligence, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Christel Kristin worked in recently?

Christel Kristin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Insurance.

Which business areas has Christel Kristin worked in recently?

Christel Kristin has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

What is Christel Kristin's education?

Christel Kristin attended FH Lausitz for Business Administration.

Does Christel Kristin have any certificates?

Christel Kristin has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Various AI, Big Data Certification, Generative AI at SAP, and Python for Beginners.

What is the availability of Christel Kristin?

Christel Kristin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christel Kristin?

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