SAP FICO Consultant

Overview The Infosys Life Sciences unit is dedicated to advancing the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries through innovative digital solutions. We focus on integrating advanced AI and automation to enhance operational efficiency and support long-term business objectives. Join us to be part of a team that is transforming the life sciences sector, driving innovation, and improving patient outcome. Responsibilities Analyze complex business processes to identify optimization opportunities and draft detailed requirement specifications that align with enterprise architecture standards Define and develop solution architecture, steering customization and integration efforts based on thorough business analysis Design and implement advanced customizations based on ERP platform's capabilities and limitations and develop critical software applications in collaboration with the development team Develop and implement complex integration workflows to connect the ERP system with external applications, while leading large-scale data migration strategies to ensure data integrity Implement advanced performance optimization strategies focused on scalability, reliability, and user experience, while leading compliance initiatives through audits, to uphold security protocols and industry standards Develop detailed documentation for complex ERP customizations and lead training workshops tailored to various user groups, to ensure effective knowledge transfer Contribution Expertise in ERP systems, architecture, and advanced customization techniques Ability to design complex integration solutions and guide large-scale data migrations Proactive problem-solving to streamline complex requirements A strategic mindset to align technical solutions with business goals and market trends. Deep understanding of compliance requirements, security protocols, and performance optimization methodologies Sector specific expertise for high quality project delivery Qualifications Functional Leadership & Delivery Lead the Record-to-Report / Finance workstream through all phases of SAP Activate (Prepare → Explore → Realize → Deploy → Run). Drive fit-to-standard workshops, solution mapping, delta design, and influence business decisions for optimal S/4 adoption. Design and Configuration For Core FI/R2R Areas General Ledger (New GL, ledger setup, parallel accounting) Asset Accounting (AA) Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Bank Accounting / Cash & Liquidity Closing Cockpit / Financial Close Controlling integration points (Cost Centers, Internal Orders, COPA, Product Costing) Manage and guide functional consultants (internal + SI) across multiple locations. Brownfield-Specific Responsibilities Review and act on simplification items, ledger considerations, AA changes, and BP conversion impacts Validate conversion impacts for Universal Journal (ACDOCA) Asset Accounting migration New depreciation engine Parallel valuation & currency setup Open item conversion Support Execution Of Financial data migration (open items, assets, GL balances) Mock conversions, dry runs, and reconciliation cycles Cutover planning focusing on period-end close tasks Compliance & Controls (Life Sciences / Eye Care) Ensure Compliance With SOX controls GxP/CSV validation requirements 21 CFR Part 11 for electronic records Corporate accounting policies & audit standards Support Finance-related regulatory needs (FDA, UDI-related impacts, costing traceability) Testing & Quality Assurance Define Test Approach And Scenarios For: Functional testing SIT, UAT, regression, and GxP validation Integration across MM, SD, PP, QM, EWM Ensure complete traceability of requirements to test results (CSV requirement) Lead defect triaging, resolution, and quality governance for FI/R2R Preferred Skill And Experience Stakeholder Engagement. Partner with business Finance leads (Corporate Accounting, FP&A, AR/AP, Treasury, Tax). Act as the primary liaison between Finance, IT, System Integrator, and Program Management Office. Communicate progress, issues, and risks to leadership; propose mitigation plans. Cutover & Hypercare. Own Finance cutover tasks (period close, balances, asset loads, open items, reconciliations). Validate data loads and ensure financial statements accuracy post conversion. Lead hypercare stabilization for Finance: incident resolution, defects, training, adjustments. Required 8+ years of SAP Finance / R2R experience in large global enterprises. 2+ full-cycle SAP implementations, including at least one S/4HANA Brownfield conversion. Strong expertise in FI (GL, AA, AP, AR, Bank Accounting) and controlling integration. Hands-on Experience With Universal Journal (ACDOCA) Asset Accounting migration Financial closing processes Multi-GAAP / multi-ledger environments Experience working in life sciences / medical devices / pharma is highly preferred Demonstrated familiarity with GxP, CSV, SOX controls, and audit processes Strong cross-functional integration experience with SD, MM, PP, QM, EWM Excellent communication skills and ability to lead functional teams & workshops Additional Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education. This position may require relocation and/or travel to work/project location. Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role now or in the future. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Long-term/Short-term Disability Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal) 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off EEO Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr