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SAP FICO Consultant with S/4HANA and Group Reporting - Dublin, Dublin
Client: Meta Resources Group
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
0f90e83c8624
Job Views:
2
Posted:
24.03.2025
Expiry Date:
08.05.2025
Job Description:
Our client, a global healthcare company, is seeking an SAP FICO Functional Consultant with SAP S/4HANA and Group Reporting Expertise to spearhead a large-scale SAP implementation, roll-out, and maintenance projects. The selected candidate will lead the design, configuration and implementation of end-to-end solutions in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules within the SAP S/4HANA environment, focusing on Group Reporting functionality. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of finance and accounting business processes, a proven track record in delivering S/4HANA finance solutions and hands-on experience in SAP Group Reporting for consolidations.
Responsibilities:
* Solution Design & Configuration: Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP FICO modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, and Controlling) within an S/4HANA landscape.
* Business Process Consulting: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand finance and accounting requirements and translate them into SAP solutions that align with industry best practices.
* S/4HANA Integration: Ensure seamless integration between S/4HANA Finance and other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and external systems to support end-to-end business processes.
* Group Reporting: Lead the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting for financial consolidation and reporting, ensuring accurate consolidation processes and financial statements.
* Data Migration: Lead data migration activities from legacy systems to S/4HANA, including data mapping, cleansing, and validation, particularly focusing on financial data.
* Testing & Validation: Lead the preparation and execution of unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for FICO configurations and Group Reporting.
* Post Go-Live Support: Provide post-implementation support for SAP FICO and Group Reporting, troubleshooting issues, managing changes, and delivering continuous improvements.
* Documentation & Training: Develop detailed functional specifications, training materials, and system documentation. Provide end-user training and knowledge transfer to ensure successful adoption.
* Financial Close Optimization: Implement and enhance solutions that support financial close processes, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accuracy in reporting.
* Compliance & Reporting: Ensure that financial processes comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and provide accurate and timely reports.
* Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, project managers, and technical consultants to ensure smooth project delivery.
Requirements:
* A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, information technology, or a related field.
* Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in SAP FICO.
* In-depth experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance, including New General Ledger (New GL), Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), and Universal Journal.
* Extensive experience in implementing SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting for financial consolidation, including configuration of group structures, elimination processes, and consolidated financial statements.
* Expertise in Financial Accounting (GL, AP, AR, AA) and Controlling (Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing) modules.
* Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, particularly in areas of financial consolidation, intercompany transactions, and group accounting.
* Experience in data migration processes using SAP Migration Cockpit, LSMW, or other data transfer tools.
* SAP S/4HANA Finance certification is highly preferred. Additional certifications in SAP FICO or Group Reporting are a plus.
Preferred Skills:
* Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and its integration with S/4HANA for advanced financial planning and reporting.
* Familiarity with IFRS 16, IFRS 9, and other relevant accounting standards.
* Experience with SAP Central Finance (CFIN) implementation.
* Experience in SAP Activate methodology and Agile project management frameworks.
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