SAP FICO Consultant (S/4HANA)

We are seeking a Senior SAP FICO Consultant with 10+ years of experience and strong expertise in S/4HANA implementations. This role focuses on Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), driving end-to-end finance transformation, process optimization, and system integration.
The ideal candidate will lead configuration and delivery across key finance areas, ensure seamless FI integration with SD and MM modules, and support global financial operations with scalable, compliant SAP solutions. Experience Required:
10+ years of SAP consulting experience
2 3 full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations (mandatory) Top 3 Required Skills:
SAP FICO
SAP S/4HANA Finance
FI-SD & FI-MM Integration Core SAP Expertise Required:
Financial Accounting (FI):
General Ledger (Classic & New GL)
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Accounts Payable (AP)
Asset Accounting (AA)
Automatic Payment Programs
Financial Closing & Reporting
Controlling (CO):
Product Costing (CO-PC)
Cost Center Accounting (CCA)
Internal Orders (IO)
Profit Center Accounting (PCA)
Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)
Material Ledger / Actual Costing Banking & Financial Operations:
Electronic Bank Statements (EBS)
Lockbox processing
Bank communication integration
Payment processing and automation
Foreign currency valuation and translation Additional Functional Expertise:
Strong FI-MM and FI-SD integration experience
Tax processing and regulatory compliance
Local GAAP reporting and special purpose ledger
Credit management, collections, and dispute processes (FI-AR side)
Payroll accounting integration (high-level exposure) Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end SAP FICO implementations and enhancements in S/4HANA environments
Configure and manage FI modules including GL, AR, AP, and Asset Accounting
Drive Controlling processes including Product Costing, CO-PA, PCA, and Cost Center Accounting
Design and implement FI-SD and FI-MM integrations to ensure accurate financial postings
Configure and optimize banking processes including EBS, lockbox, and payment automation
Support financial close processes, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy
Perform fit-gap analysis, solution design, and system configuration
Develop detailed functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams
Execute and support testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT)
Manage data integrity, financial accuracy, and audit compliance
Provide production support and perform root cause analysis
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements within finance operations Project & Leadership Responsibilities:
Lead full project lifecycle activities, including:
Requirements gathering
Gap analysis
Solution design and configuration
Deployment and hypercare
Manage onshore/offshore teams and coordinate deliverables
Act as a primary liaison with business stakeholders and leadership
Ensure delivery aligns with scope, timelines, and quality standards
Drive continuous improvement and support finance transformation initiatives Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field (preferred)
10+ years of SAP FICO consulting experience
Strong expertise in S/4HANA Finance
Proven experience in multiple end-to-end SAP implementations
Deep understanding of financial processes, compliance, and reporting
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Experience working in onsite-offshore delivery models Nice-to-Have Skills:
SAP Certification in FICO / S/4HANA Finance
Experience with advanced financial reporting and analytics
Exposure to digital finance transformation initiatives