Job Title: SAP FICO/ Finance Lead
The organization is seeking a seasoned SAP FICO Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the finance workstream of a complex S/4HANA transformation program.
This is a strategic leadership role requiring deep functional knowledge, advisory capability, and hands-on implementation experience across core FICO modules in an S/4HANA environment. The SME will act as a key advisor to both business and technical teams, ensuring end-to-end solution integrity, stakeholder alignment, and successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as the finance functional lead and SME for S/4HANA implementation across multiple entities or business units.
* Own the solution architecture, roadmap, and design of core FICO modules including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, CO-CCA, CO-PCA, Internal Orders, and Tax.
* Advise on best practices, industry standards, and strategic use of S/4HANA innovations (e.g. Universal Journal, New Asset Accounting, Central Finance).
* Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align system design with business objectives and transformation goals.
* Drive and oversee fit-gap analysis, blueprinting, configuration, testing, data migration, and cutover activities.
* Ensure strong integration with other modules (MM, SD, PS, HCM), external systems, and business functions.
* Lead and mentor functional consultants; provide governance over deliverables and quality assurance.
* Define and enforce controls, compliance standards, and audit readiness for financial processes.
* Contribute to change management, training, and knowledge transfer for internal teams and business users.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Minimum 10–15 years of SAP FICO experience, with at least 3 end-to-end implementations, including 2 on S/4HANA.
* Proven experience in a lead or SME role on large-scale finance transformation or S/4HANA programs.
* Expert-level knowledge of core FICO modules, including New GL, AA, CO (CCA/PCA), and taxation.
* Strong understanding of S/4HANA Finance capabilities, Universal Journal, Fiori apps, and reporting.
* Ability to translate business requirements into robust SAP solutions and influence key design decisions.
* Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing senior stakeholders in complex environments.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* SAP FICO and/or S/4HANA certifications preferred.
* Exposure to SAP Central Finance, Group Reporting, or Treasury and Risk Management (TRM).
* Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and experience with Agile delivery models.
* Background in regulated industries (government, banking, utilities, etc.) a strong advantage.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to lead complex transformation projects.
* Chance to work with experienced professionals in the field.
* Competitive compensation package.
Others:
* Mid-Senior level position.
* Full-time employment.
* Information Technology job function.
* IT Services and IT Consulting industry.
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