SAP FICO Lead Consultant/Practice Lead

Position Summary The SAP FICO Lead Consultant / Practice Lead will serve as a senior functional and strategic leader for the SAP Finance practice. This individual will act as a brand ambassador for the organization’s SAP capabilities, representing the practice in client engagements, solution discussions and market-facing activities. In addition to deep functional expertise in SAP FI/CO, this role will provide leadership to the consulting team, including oversight of Principal Consultants, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, scalable and compliant SAP solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong functional knowledge, hands‑on delivery experience, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Key Responsibilities Practice Leadership & Client Engagement Serve as the face of the SAP FICO practice in client interactions, proposals and strategic discussions. Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing guidance on SAP Finance strategy and transformation initiatives. Lead solution design workshops and drive alignment between business goals and SAP capabilities. Support business development efforts, including pre-sales, solutioning and proposal development. Provide leadership and direction to the SAP FICO team, including oversight of Principal Consultants and senior team members. Functional & Business Responsibilities Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into scalable SAP FICO solutions aligned with organizational objectives. Lead configuration and customization across SAP FI and CO modules, including: General Ledger (FI-GL) Accounts Payable (FI-AP) Accounts Receivable (FI-AR) Asset Accounting (FI-AA) Cost Center Accounting (CO-CCA) Profit Center Accounting (CO-PCA) Internal Orders (CO-IO) Oversee and guide month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close processes. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and audit requirements. Partner with finance and business leaders to optimize financial processes and reporting. Development & Solution Oversight Provide oversight on enhancements, custom developments and integrations involving SAP FICO. Guide teams on forms development (SmartForms, SAPscript, Adobe Forms) and financial reporting solutions. Review and support complex debugging and issue resolution efforts. Oversee data migration, validation and reconciliation strategies. Project Delivery & Governance Lead SAP implementations, rollouts and transformation initiatives (ECC and/or S/4HANA). Ensure high‑quality deliverables including functional specifications and solution documentation. Oversee testing strategy, including unit testing, integration testing and UAT. Establish and enforce delivery standards, SLAs and best practices. Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes and methodologies. Team Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and develop consultants, senior consultants and principal‑level resources. Provide knowledge transfer and enablement to internal teams and client stakeholders. Foster a collaborative, high‑performance team environment. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field. 7‑10+ years of SAP FICO experience, including leadership responsibilities. Proven experience leading SAP FICO implementations or large‑scale enhancements. Strong functional expertise across SAP FI and CO modules. Experience with SAP development concepts (ABAP, enhancements, reporting). Hands‑on experience with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA Finance. Deep understanding of financial accounting principles and controlling processes. Preferred Qualifications SAP FICO or SAP S/4HANA Finance certification. Experience with S/4HANA transformations, New GL or Universal Journal. Exposure to cross‑functional integration (MM, SD, PP, HR). Experience in client‑facing leadership or pre‑sales roles. Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments. Key Skills & Competencies SAP FICO leadership and solution architecture. Client‑facing communication and executive presence. Practice development and brand representation. Financial process optimization and transformation. Strong problem‑solving and strategic thinking. Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr CG Infinity