SAP FICO

Cognizant; Deira; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in UAE seeks an experienced SAP FICO Consultant specializing in S/4HANA Finance transformations for B2B and B2C models. You will lead end-to-end finance transformation programs, modernise legacy ERP landscapes, and drive standardisation across multi-entity organisations.

The role requires 6+ years in SAP FICO, hands-on S/4HANA Finance experience, and strong stakeholder engagement with CFOs and finance leaders.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of SAP FICO experience with at least 2 full S/4HANA implementations.
• Experience in financial transformation for B2B and/or B2C models.
• Hands-on with core FICO modules: GL, AP, AR, AA, CCA, PCA, CO-PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA FICO implementations and transformations.
• Redesign financial processes and standardise for S/4HANA migrations.
• Configure GL, AP, AR, AA, CCA, PCA, CO-PA and Universal Journal.
• Integrate FICO with e-commerce, CRM, and digital payments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple entities.

Skills

SAP FICO

S/4HANA Finance

IFRS GAAP

Data migration

Stakeholder mgmt

B2B/B2C finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

MBA in Finance

Certifications: SAP S/4HANA Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Integration Suite

SAP BTP

SAC

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Consultant with deep expertise in S/4HANA Financial Transformation across both B2B and B2C business models. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering end-to-end finance transformation programmes, modernising legacy ERP landscapes, and driving process standardisation across complex, multi-entity organisations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Transformation & Implementation

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA FICO implementation and transformation projects covering both B2B and B2C business models.
• Drive financial process redesign and standardisation as part of SAP S/4HANA migration from ECC or legacy ERP systems.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis, blueprint workshops, and solution design sessions with business and finance stakeholders.
• Configure and implement core FICO modules: General Ledger (New GL), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Centre Accounting, Profit Centre Accounting, and Internal Orders.
• Support Universal Journal (ACDOCA) adoption and simplification of financial close processes in S/4HANA.

B2B & B2C Specific Finance Processes

• Design and implement order-to-cash (O2C) processes for B2C high-volume transaction scenarios including billing, revenue recognition, and collections.
• Configure procure-to-pay (P2P) and intercompany accounting processes for B2B enterprise scenarios.
• Implement SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR / IFRS 15) for complex B2B/B2C contract-based revenue models.
• Configure credit management, dunning, and dispute management for both B2B enterprise clients and B2C consumer portfolios.
• Support integration of SAP S/4HANA with e-commerce, CRM, and digital payment platforms common in B2C environments.

Controlling & Management Accounting

• Design and configure product costing, material ledger, and actual costing in S/4HANA for manufacturing and service-oriented businesses.
• Implement profitability analysis (CO-PA) — both account-based and costing-based — to support B2B and B2C segment reporting.
• Configure overhead cost controlling, activity-based costing, and internal order management.
• Support management reporting and financial consolidation requirements using SAP S/4HANA and Group Reporting.

Integration & Technical Collaboration

• Collaborate with SD, MM, PP, and PS module teams to ensure seamless FI-CO integration across end-to-end business processes.
• Work with BTP, SAP Integration Suite, and middleware teams for financial data integration with third-party and digital commerce platforms.
• Partner with technical teams on RICEFW development, custom reports, and BADIs/enhancements for finance processes.
• Support data migration activities including legacy financial data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and loading using LSMW or S/4HANA migration cockpit.

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory Requirements

• 6+ years of SAP FICO experience with a minimum of 2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations.
• Proven experience in financial transformation projects covering B2B enterprise and/or B2C consumer-facing business models.
• Strong hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance modules: New GL, AP, AR, AA, CCA, PCA, CO-PA.
• Experience with Universal Journal, Central Finance, and S/4HANA simplified financial architecture.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting standards: IFRS, GAAP, and country-specific localisation requirements.
• Experience in fit-gap analysis, business process design, configuration, testing (SIT/UAT), and go-live support.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to engage with CFOs, Finance Directors, and business process owners.

Preferred / Good to Have

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud or RISE with SAP engagements.
• Knowledge of SAP Group Reporting / consolidation for multi-entity organisations.
• Exposure to SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) — IFRS 15 compliance.
• Experience with SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), or embedded analytics for finance reporting.
• Familiarity with Agile/hybrid delivery methodologies in SAP transformation programmes.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance certification (preferred).
• Experience integrating SAP FICO with Boomi, MuleSoft, or SAP Integration Suite.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Information Systems, or a related field.
• MBA in Finance or CA / CPA / ACCA qualification is an added advantage.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance or SAP Certified Application Associate certification preferred.

Key Competencies

Business Acumen:Strong understanding of financial processes in both B2B enterprise and B2C consumer environments

Transformation Mindset:Ability to challenge the status quo and drive process simplification and standardisation

Communication:Excellent verbal and written communication — able to present complex topics to non-technical stakeholders

Problem Solving:Structured analytical approach to resolving complex FICO configuration and integration issues

Collaboration:Team player with proven ability to work across functional and technical teams in large programme environments

Ownership:Takes accountability for deliverables from design through to go-live and hypercare support