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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead SAP FICO Consultant - **Company:** Applexus Ltd - **Location:** Aberdeen, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Business Analytics Applications, System Configuration, Data Validation, SAP (Applications), SAP FI/CO, SAP Sales and Distribution, Sap Finance, HybridCloud, Sap Fiori, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3449ed519fe5243f ## About the Role Essential Experience * Extensive SAP Finance consulting experience, including S/4HANA implementation experience * Deep hands-on configuration skills across FI/CO (AP, AR, GL, AA) with strong understanding of end-to-end R2R processes. * Strong knowledge of SAP Fiori apps, embedded analytics, and S/4HANA standard reporting tools. * Experience delivering cross-module integrations (MM, SD, PS) within complex programme environments. * Proven experience leading workstreams or acting as a functional lead on major programmes. * Strong grounding in SAP Activate or equivalent delivery methodologies. * Demonstrable experience shaping and presenting SAP Finance solutions during pre-sales activities. * Ability to build compelling client presentations, demos, and value propositions. * Ability to simplify complex technical/financial concepts for senior stakeholders. * Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills at senior levels. * Proactive, structured, and quality-focused approach, able to run complex engagements independently. * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across clients. * Collaborative mindset with the maturity to influence outcomes and drive best practice. Desirable Experience * Exposure to Treasury (TRM), Joint Venture Accounting (JVA), or extended Project Systems capabilities. * Experience across public cloud Finance or hybrid cloud landscapes. * Experience building reusable assets, accelerators, and templates within a consulting practice. * Previous involvement in proofs of concept, pilots, or innovation initiatives. * Consulting experience within multi-client, multi-industry environments. * Experience delivering cross-module integrations (MM, SD, PS) within complex programme environments. ## Description As a Lead SAP Finance Consultant, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering complex SAP S/4 Finance solutions for our clients. This is a strategic, client-facing position where you will act as a trusted advisor - leading solution design, influencing finance transformation roadmaps, and guiding clients through on-premise and cloud (public and private) SAP landscapes. You will combine deep finance process expertise with strong delivery leadership, supporting pre-sales engagements, defining best practices, and mentoring consultants across the practice. Module experience across FI/CO is essential, with additional exposure to PS, Treasury, and JVA considered a strong advantage. This role is suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic consulting environment, balancing delivery, relationship management, and practice development., * Lead full lifecycle delivery of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions across FI/CO, including AP, AR, GL, AA, CO and associated sub-modules. * Own end-to-end solution architecture across core Record-to-Report and period-end processes. * Run discovery, Fit-to-Standard, explore, and design workshops with senior finance stakeholders. * Configure, test, and quality-assure SAP Finance components in collaboration with technical and integration teams. * Lead cutover planning, data validation, and hypercare support during go-lives. * Lead pre-sales activities including solution design, demos, commercial input, and RFP/RFI responses. * Present compelling, well-structured finance transformation solutions to prospective and existing clients. * Mentor and coach junior and mid-level consultants, supporting their development and capability growth. * Contribute to developing reusable assets, templates, and accelerators to strengthen the delivery model. * Participate in proofs of concept, pilots, and strategic initiatives to prepare the practice for future projects. ## Related Videos - [Intelligent Automation using Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/157-intelligent-automation-using-machine-learning) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Tech as a Profit Center – Maximizing P&L Impact by Research Funding and Capitalization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100125-tech-as-a-profit-center-maximizing-p-l-impact-by-research-funding-and-capitalization) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023)