SAP FICO Consultant

Job Details :

Role Name : SAP FICO Consultant

Role Location : Munich, Germany/Remote

Role Type : Contract

Note :: People will be expected onsite for workshops, training, go-live support

Job Description :

• Lead the FICO workstream in the S/4HANA implementation, managing design, configuration, testing, and deployment phases.
• Conduct requirement workshops with finance and controlling stakeholders to gather and document business needs.
• Design and configure SAP FICO modules including:

o General Ledger (GL)

o Accounts Payable (AP)

o Accounts Receivable (AR)

o Asset Accounting (AA)

o Cost Center Accounting (CCA)

o Profit Center Accounting (PCA)

o Internal Orders (IO)

o Product Costing (CO-PC)

o Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)

• Align financial processes with S/4HANA innovations such as Universal Journal (ACDOCA), New Asset Accounting, and Central Finance concepts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (MM, SD, PP, HR, etc.) to ensure end-to-end business integration.
• Work closely with technical teams (ABAP, Basis, Security, Fiori) for custom developments and enhancements.
• Lead data migration and validation activities for finance-related master and transactional data.
• Manage testing cycles (SIT, UAT) and provide end-user training and support during go-live and stabilization.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, providing insights on process improvement and best practices.
• Prepare functional specifications, design documents, and test scripts.

Required Skills and Experience

• SAP Finance & Controlling experience, with at least 2 full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations as FICO lead.
• Deep understanding of S/4HANA Finance architecture, including Universal Journal, Fiori apps, and embedded analytics.
• Strong functional knowledge of finance processes (GL, AR/AP, AA, CO, and Financial Closing).
• Experience integrating FICO with other SAP modules (MM, SD, PP, PS).
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and project management best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification
• Experience in Central Finance or Group Reporting modules
• Exposure to multi-country rollouts or complex business environments
• Understanding of taxation, treasury, and banking integration

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting certification (CA, CPA, CMA) is an added advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Strategic mindset with attention to operational details.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 06 months

Work Location: Remote