SAP FICO Consultant

SAP S/4 HANA Implementation FI/CO Consultant will lead a team chartered with the implementation of SAP S/4 HANA. Duties include but may not be limited to:

Educate local teams on basis SAP S/4 HANA Finance, Accounting and Controlling functionality, and SAP S/4HANA, in general.
Refine the Finance, Accounting and Controlling process scope, identifying any gaps when necessary.
Perform system demonstrations designed to showcase the existing standard SAP S/4HANA functionality and secure buy-in from customers, while identifying any gaps, and/or requirements.
Translate local business requirements into related configuration requirements and perform system set-ups in S/4 HANA to meet customer requirements.
Identify any Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows and/or any other development objects necessary to bridge requirements with SAP S/4HANA functionality through the creation of Functional Specification documentation. Interface effectively with developers to translate Functional Specification documentation into Technical Specifications and the development of technical designs
Identify local security requirements and work with Security staff on the creation of security profiles necessary to support local needs
Perform field and value mappings associated with data conversion efforts
Perform demonstrations of the updated system, post build (Configuration and Development) activities to showcase the incorporation and validate localization requirements
Provide support and subject matter expertise during the execution of testing activities and resolve any specific issues identified during testing
Work on the development training materials incorporating requirements and deliver end user training or train the trainer workshops according to the training plans/schedules
Provide subject matter expert support during cutover and go-live activities and perform tasks assigned as part of cutover plan and schedules
Provide support post go-live and resolve post go-live issues
Years of Experience

Requires 6+ years of experience in SAP S/4 HANA and/or SAP ECC configuration and testing activities, specifically in Finance, Accounting and Controlling processes
Multiple (over 4) SAP implementation full life-cycle experience
SAP ECC / S/4HANA FI/CO Configuration and testing experience
Education and Certifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Skills

Solid knowledge of system development methodology, project management and system architecture. Preferably involving the implementation of SAP ECC or S/4HANA, particularly Finance, Accounting and Controlling processes
Solid analytical / problem solving skills
Ability to evaluate IT and business challenges from a broad perspective.
Strong influencing and excellent communication skills. Ability to translate between non-technical business users and technical IT resources.
Strong client service attitude
Strong organizational and time management skills
Languages

English fluency preferred