Senior SAP FICO Consultant - Implementation & Support

INDIGLOBE IT SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior SAP FICO Consultant to lead and deliver comprehensive SAP FI/CO solutions. Key responsibilities include leading solution design, configuration, and integration with other SAP modules. Candidates must have over 10 years of consulting experience, strong functional expertise in SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling, and a minimum of 23 successful implementations. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in SAP FI/CO consulting/configuration.
• Minimum 23 end-to-end SAP FI/CO implementations in a lead capacity.
• Strong functional understanding of finance/accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead FI/CO solution design, system configuration, and functional ownership.
• Conduct business requirement workshops and perform gap analysis.
• Configure core FI and CO areas aligned to business controls.
• Drive integration with other SAP modules.
• Plan and execute testing and support cutover activities.
• Deliver end-user training and provide post go-live support.

Skills

SAP FI/CO configuration

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related discipline

Job description

Description

The Senior SAP FICO Consultant will lead and deliver SAP FI/CO solutions across implementation and support engagements, with strong ownership of business process design, configuration, testing, and go-live readiness.

The role requires deep functional expertise in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), and proven experience driving cross-module integration and stakeholder alignment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead FI/CO solution design, system configuration, and functional ownership across project phases (requirements, blueprint, realization, testing, cutover, go-live, hypercare).
• Conduct business requirement workshops, perform gap analysis, and translate as-is / to-be processes into SAP configuration and functional specifications.
• Configure core FI areas (e.g., GL, AP, AR, AA, bank accounting, tax as applicable) and CO areas (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, profit centers, CO-PA as applicable) aligned to business controls and reporting needs.
• Drive integration with other SAP modules (commonly SD/MM/PP and related touchpoints), ensuring end-to-end process integrity and accurate financial postings.
• Plan and execute unit testing, SIT/UAT support, defect triage, and sign-off management; support cutover activities and month-end close readiness during go-live.
• Deliver end-user training, documentation (configuration/work instructions), and provide post go-live support and continuous experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in SAP FI/CO consulting/configuration, including large project delivery and stakeholder-facing roles.
• Minimum 23 end-to-end SAP FI/CO implementations (from blueprint through go-live and hypercare) in a lead/independent delivery capacity.
• Strong functional understanding of finance/accounting processes and controls, with the ability to map business needs to standard SAP capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Skills and competencies

• Strong SAP FI/CO configuration skills and the ability to recommend solutions that maximize standard SAP functionality and ROI.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and workshop facilitation skills, including the ability to work with business users and technical teams.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for issue resolution across testing and production support.