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# Senior SAP Functional Expert - FICO

- **Company:** Sopra
- **Location:** Kinston, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Process Management, Data Migration, SAP (Applications), SAP FI, SAP FI/CO, SAP Sales and Distribution, Sap Fiori, SAP S/4HANA, Enterprise Integration
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b1580b5fc97b8766

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical solutions implementation?, The ideal candidate combines strong functional knowledge of finance and controlling processes with hands-on experience in S/4HANA innovations, enabling real-time insights, streamlined operations, and scalable financial solutions., Required Skills & Qualifications

 * 10+ years of SAP FICO experience, including at least 3+ years on SAP S/4HANA Finance
 * Proven experience delivering S/4HANA Finance implementations (greenfield, brownfield, or system conversions)
 * Strong functional expertise across SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Banking) and CO (Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis)
 * Solid understanding of financial processes, including closing, reporting, and compliance (IFRS/GAAP, tax regulations)
 * Experience designing and validating functional specifications, configurations, and test scenarios
 * Strong integration knowledge with logistics, manufacturing, and project systems modules
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
 * Proven ability to work in cross-functional and international environments
 * SAP S/4HANA certification is an asset

## Description

We are seeking a Senior SAP Functional Expert - Finance & Controlling (FICO) with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance to lead and support key financial transformation initiatives., * Lead the design, configuration, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO) solutions across global entities

 * Partner with finance stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, best-practice S/4HANA solutions
 * Drive the implementation of key S/4HANA capabilities, including:
 + Universal Journal (ACDOCA)
 + New Asset Accounting
 + Margin Analysis (CO-PA)
 + Advanced Financial Closing
 + Group Reporting / Consolidation
 + Central Finance (as applicable)
 * Define and deliver functional specifications for enhancements, interfaces (APIs/BAPIs), and Fiori applications
 * Ensure seamless integration with other SAP modules (MM, SD, PP, PS)
 * Support finance transformation initiatives such as shared services, IFRS compliance, entity harmonization, accelerated close cycles, and real-time reporting
 * Lead key project phases, including design, configuration, testing, data migration, cutover, and hypercare
 * Collaborate with finance leadership, auditors, and IT teams to ensure system compliance, performance, and scalability
 * Provide mentorship and functional guidance to junior consultants and business users
 * Contribute to pre-sales activities and support business development efforts


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