SAP FICO Functional Consultant

• We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Functional Consultant with strong expertise in SAP Finance and Controlling solutions.
• The ideal candidate will have experience delivering end-to-end SAP implementations, supporting finance transformation initiatives, and partnering with business stakeholders to design and implement scalable SAP solutions.
• This role requires deep knowledge of SAP FICO processes, S/4HANA Finance, FI-SD and FI-MM integrations, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, and core Financial Accounting functions.
• The consultant will work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and technical teams to drive business process improvements, ensure seamless system integration, and support critical financial operations., * Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for SAP Finance and Controlling processes.
• Design, configure, and support SAP FICO solutions aligned with business and financial reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify process gaps and recommend scalable SAP solutions.
• Support end-to-end SAP implementation projects, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Configure and support Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Asset Accounting, and Controlling processes.
• Lead and support FI-SD and FI-MM integration activities to ensure seamless financial and operational process execution.
• Configure and enhance Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) to improve financial reporting and business decision-making.
• Support Product Costing, Cost Center Accounting, and Profit Center Accounting processes to improve cost visibility and performance tracking.
• Configure and support Automatic Payment Programs, Electronic Bank Statements, Lockbox Processing, and Bank Communications.
• Support New General Ledger (New GL) and financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with Local GAAP reporting and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and production support activities.
• Develop functional specifications, test scripts, and business process documentation.
• Execute and support Unit Testing, System Integration Testing, Regression Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Coordinate with offshore and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and issue resolution.
• Provide knowledge transfer, user training, and post-production support.

Required Skills:

• SAP FICO.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• FI-SD Integration.
• FI-MM Integration.
• Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Accounts Payable (AP).
• General Ledger (GL).
• Asset Accounting (AA).
• Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).
• Product Costing.
• Cost Center Accounting.
• Profit Center Accounting.
• Electronic Bank Statements.
• Automatic Payment Program.
• Financial Reporting.
• Requirements Gathering.
• Functional Design.
• Testing and Defect Resolution.

• 8-12 years of SAP consulting experience with strong SAP FICO expertise.
• Experience supporting at least 2 full lifecycle SAP implementation projects, preferably S/4HANA.
• Extensive experience with FI-SD and FI-MM integrations.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Asset Accounting, and Controlling processes.
• Experience with Product Costing, Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), Cost Center Accounting, and Profit Center Accounting.
• Experience configuring Automatic Payments, Electronic Bank Statements, and banking integrations.
• Knowledge of foreign currency valuation and translation processes.
• Understanding of tax processes and financial compliance requirements.
• Experience creating functional specifications and supporting development teams during solution implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and collaborate with globally distributed teams.
• Experience across all phases of the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and support.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Credit Management.
• Collections Management.
• Dispute Management.
• SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR).
• SAP SD Functional Knowledge.
• Local GAAP Reporting.
• Special Purpose Ledger Reporting.
• SAP FICA Experience.

Certifications:

• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Financial Accounting (FI) or SAP Management Accounting (CO) preferred.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification preferred.
• SAP RAR or SAP SD Certification is a plus.