SAP FICO Consultant

SAP FICO Consultant

An SAP FICO Consultant is responsible for leading SAP Finance and Controlling module implementations and optimizations, involving requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and end-user training. Key duties include analysing business processes, developing functional specifications for system changes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting financial close activities, and mentoring junior consultants to ensure successful and compliant SAP solutions.

• Strong knowledge of SAP FI and CO modules, including configuration and best practices.
• Configuration knowledge in SAP FI/CO and Tax
• Understanding of tax processes as it relates to corporate accounting and tax reporting.
• Understanding of accounting processes as it relates to corporate accounting, treasury and reporting.
• Good understanding of controlling and product costing and manufacturing finance.
• Troubleshooting experience and ability to provide/propose wholistic solutions
• Experience with S/4HANA Finance implementation and configuration (e.g., GL, AP, AR, CO-PA) is often preferred.
• Drive initiatives for system optimization and process efficiency within the MM module

Gather and analyze detailed business requirements from finance and accounting teams to translate them into effective SAP FICO solutions.

• Design and configure core FICO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), and Cost Center Accounting (CO-OM), to align with business processes and goals.
• Lead end-to-end project phases from blueprinting to deployment, manage project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and ensure alignment with best practices.
• Develop and execute testing plans, including Unit Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and conduct end-user training to ensure proper adoption of the SAP solutions.
• Prepare detailed functional specifications for new reports, enhancements, and interfaces, and create comprehensive documentation for processes and procedures.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot complex system issues, and support critical financial activities like month-end and year-end closing.
• Work closely with finance, accounting, and other cross-functional teams (e.g., MM, SD) to ensure seamless integration and alignment of SAP solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, provide knowledge transfer, and contribute to internal team capability building and proposal development.
• Keep updated with new SAP releases, patches, and upgrades to enhance system functionality and performance.

Proven experience in full-cycle implementations, support, and upgrade projects.

• Understanding of integrating FICO with other SAP modules (MM, SD) and other enterprise systems.
• Excellent analytical skills for diagnosing and resolving complex business process and system issues.