Sap Fico Consultant

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated SAP FICO S/4 HANA Consultant to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, with a proven track record of successful end-to-end implementations in manufacturing environments. This role will be critical in optimizing our financial processes, ensuring data integrity, and supporting our ongoing SAP initiatives.

Role & responsibilities

• Solution Design & Implementation:

• Participate in the day to day SAP S/4 HANA support for finance function, including solutioning, configuration, testing & deployment.
• Design and implement robust SAP FICO solutions that align with business requirements and best practices for a manufacturing organization.
• Conduct business process analysis and gather requirements from finance and controlling stakeholders.

• System Configuration & Customization:

• Configure SAP FI modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, New GL) and CO modules (Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, Profit Center Accounting).
• Develop and maintain documentation for all configurations, customizations, and processes.

• Support & Optimization:

• Provide expert functional support for existing SAP FICO functionalities, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements within the SAP FICO landscape.
• Collaborate with other SAP modules (MM, SD, PP) for integrated solutions.

• Testing & Training:

• Develop and execute testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and assist in user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Provide training and support to end-users to ensure effective utilization of SAP FICO functionalities.

• Reporting & Analytics:

• Assist in the development and generation of financial and controlling reports using standard SAP tools and custom developments.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency within the SAP FICO modules.

• Project Management & Collaboration:

• Work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with IT colleagues, business users and external vendors.
• Participate in FICO project planning, status meetings.
• Adhere to IT governance and change management processes.

Preferred candidate profile

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology or a related field.

• Experience:

• Minimum of

  5+ years of relevant experience as an SAP FICO Consultant.

• Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP FICO implementation cycles

  in a manufacturing organization.
• Extensive experience in configuring and supporting core SAP FI modules (GL, AP, AR, AA, New GL).
• Extensive experience in configuring and supporting core SAP CO modules (CCA, IO, PCA, CO-PA, Product Costing).

• Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of integration points between SAP FICO and other modules (MM, SD, PP).
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Finance concepts is a strong plus.
• Basic understanding of ABAP debugging is desirable.

• Domain Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and practices specific to the manufacturing industry in India.
• Knowledge of Indian tax regulations (GST, TDS) within SAP FICO is highly preferred.