Senior SAP FICO Consultant

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Implementation and Configuration:

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP FICO modules (FI - Financial Accounting and CO - Controlling).
• Customize SAP FICO solutions to meet specific business requirements, ensuring alignment with best practices.
• Manage the configuration of key sub-modules such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), and Profit Center Accounting (PCA).

Project Management:

• Act as the lead consultant on SAP FICO implementation projects, managing project timelines, deliverables, and resources.
• Collaborate with project teams, business stakeholders, and technical teams to deliver successful SAP solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior consultants and team members.

Business Process Analysis:

• Work closely with clients and business users to analyze and document financial processes, identify gaps, and recommend solutions.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions with business stakeholders to gather requirements and present solutions.
• Design and map business processes to SAP FICO functionality, ensuring optimal use of the system.

Integration and Testing:

• Ensure seamless integration of SAP FICO with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and external systems.
• Develop and execute test plans, perform system testing, and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to FICO configuration and integration.

Post-Implementation Support:

• Provide post-implementation support and ongoing maintenance of SAP FICO systems.
• Assist with system upgrades, enhancements, and performance tuning.
• Provide end-user training and support to ensure smooth adoption of the system.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including functional specifications, process flows, and configuration guides.
• Develop and generate reports using SAP FICO reporting tools to meet business needs.
• Ensure proper documentation of all changes and updates in the system.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in SAP FICO module configuration and implementation.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and cost management.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Deep expertise in SAP FICO modules and related sub-modules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage complex projects.
• Proficiency in SAP integration with other modules and third-party systems.

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in SAP FICO consulting with a proven track record of successful project implementations.
• Experience in at least 1 full lifecycle SAP FICO implementations.
• Prior experience in a leadership or senior consulting role is preferred.

Optional Additions:

• SAP certification in FICO is a plus.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA migration and new functionalities (e.g., Universal Journal, Central Finance).
• Knowledge of financial consolidation and reporting tools (e.g., SAP BPC, Group Reporting).