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.Job Description:Solution Design & Configuration: Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP FICO modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, and Controlling) within an S/4HANA landscapeBusiness Process Consulting: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand finance and accounting requirements and translate them into SAP solutions that align with industry best practicesS/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 processesGroup Reporting: Lead the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting for financial consolidation and reporting, ensuring accurate consolidation processes and financial statementsData Migration: Lead data migration activities from legacy systems to S/4HANA, including data mapping, cleansing, and validation, particularly focusing on financial dataTesting & Validation: Lead the preparation and execution of unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for FICO configurations and Group ReportingPost Go-Live Support: Provide post-implementation support for SAP FICO and Group Reporting, troubleshooting issues, managing changes, and delivering continuous improvementsDocumentation & Training: Develop detailed functional specifications, training materials, and system documentation. Provide end-user training and knowledge transfer to ensure successful adoptionFinancial Close Optimization: Implement and enhance solutions that support financial close processes, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accuracy in reportingCompliance & Reporting: Ensure that financial processes comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and provide accurate and timely reportsCollaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, project managers, and technical consultants to ensure smooth project deliveryRequirementsA bachelor’s degree in finance,
accounting, information technology, or a related fieldMinimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in SAP FICOIn-depth experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance,
including New General Ledger (New GL), Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), and
Universal JournalExtensive 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) modulesStrong understanding of finance and accounting principles,
particularly in areas of financial consolidation, intercompany
transactions, and group accountingExperience in data migration processes using SAP Migration
Cockpit, LSMW, or other data transfer toolsSAP S/4HANA Finance certification is highly preferred. Additional
certifications in SAP FICO or Group Reporting are a plusPreferred Skills:Knowledge
of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and its integration with S/4HANA for advanced
financial planning and reportingFamiliarity
with IFRS 16, IFRS 9, and other relevant accounting standardsExperience
with SAP Central Finance (CFIN) implementationExperience
in SAP Activate methodology and Agile project management frameworks