We are seeking a highly experienced SAP FICO Consultant to lead financial transformation initiatives using SAP solutions. The role requires strong consulting expertise in core Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, with the ability to engage directly with CFO-level stakeholders. You will work in globally distributed teams, collaborating across diverse business cultures and time zones.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI & CO) implementations, including template design, configuration, validation, rollout, and support.
- Configure and deploy SAP FI modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, closing activities, and integrations).
- Configure and deploy SAP CO modules (CCA, PCA, Internal Orders, COPA, COPC) with expertise in product costing (MTO, MTS, CTO, ETO).
- Ensure integration with SAP MM, SD, PS, PP, QM, and PM modules.
- Provide consulting expertise in finance processes (GL, AP, AR, AA, CO-PCA, CO-CCA).
- Conduct discovery workshops with finance stakeholders to translate requirements into SAP solutions.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities, audit requirements, and performance reporting.
- Provide guidance on taxation, accounting standards, and compliance across multiple geographies.
- Conduct end-user training, prepare functional documentation, and support system audits.
Functional Competencies
- Strong Finance & Controlling domain expertise.
- Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA FICO (certification preferred).
- Solid understanding of product costing and controlling best practices.
- Familiarity with SAP RAR, lease accounting, Vistex, and tax applications (e.g., Sabrix).
- Knowledge of country-specific tax, compliance, and reporting procedures.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to consult CFO organizations.
Consulting Focus
- Experience advising CFOs on SAP-enabled finance transformation.
- Exposure to S/4HANA migration/Greenfield implementations.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and controlling strategies.
- Cross-industry consulting experience preferred.
Preferred Certifications
- SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting.
- SAP Certified Application Associate – Management Accounting (CO) (preferred for full FICO stack).
Education Qualification
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Master’s in Finance or Accounting preferred.
Skills
Mandatory Skills:
- SAP Process Modeling Suite (Signavio, ARIS, Visio)
- Lease Accounting
- RAR and Accounting Standards
- Taxation & Reporting (Withholding Tax, Input/Output Taxes)
- FICO (GL, AR, AP, AA, BA, CEA, CCA, PCA, IO, TR)