SAP S/4HANA Finance & Controlling

1. Introduction to SAP S/4HANA Finance: Overview of SAP S/4HANA architecture and financial processes.

2. Financial Accounting Fundamentals (FI): General ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and asset accounting.

3. Management Accounting and Controlling (CO): Cost centres, profit centres, and internal order management.

4. Financial Transactions Processing: Recording, posting, and managing financial transactions.

5. Budgeting and Cost Control: Budget planning, monitoring, and variance analysis.

6. Profitability Analysis and Performance Management: Financial performance evaluation and profitability reporting.

7. Financial Reporting and Analytics: Financial statements, reporting tools, and business intelligence.

8. Integration of FI and CO Modules: Cross-functional integration within SAP S/4HANA.

• Develops practical competence in SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling modules.

• Enhances understanding of enterprise financial management processes.

• Supports financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control activities.

• Strengthens ERP system navigation and transaction processing skills.

• Provides progression toward advanced SAP and ERP specialist qualifications.

• Finance and accounting professionals seeking SAP skills.

• ERP users involved in financial operations and reporting.

• Graduates seeking careers in SAP Finance and Controlling.

• Individuals preparing for SAP implementation and support roles.

• Assessment Format: Written examination, SAP case study, and practical system-based assessment

• Total Questions: 50

• Passing Score: 60 percent

• Duration: 120 Minutes

• Certification: HiQual UK SAP S/4HANA Finance & Controlling upon successful completion

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.

• SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting Specialist

• SAP S/4HANA Management Accounting Specialist

• Level 4 Diploma in ERP Systems and Business Applications

• Advanced SAP Consultant and SAP Functional Analyst Pathways