SAP S4 Finance functional consultant

NTT DATA, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Toronto seeks an experienced SAP S/4HANA FICO Lead Consultant. The role involves leading the Finance and Controlling workstream in a greenfield S/4HANA implementation. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years of SAP experience, including FICO module expertise and strong leadership abilities. Excellent communication skills and familiarity with SAP Activate methodology are required. This role offers competitive compensation and is part of a dynamic, global team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of SAP Finance & Controlling experience with at least 3 full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations as FICO lead.
• Deep understanding of S/4HANA Finance architecture, including Universal Journal and Fiori apps.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FICO workstream in the S/4HANA implementation, managing design and deployment.
• Conduct requirement workshops with finance stakeholders to gather business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end business integration.

Skills

SAP Finance & Controlling experience

S/4HANA implementations as FICO lead

Functional knowledge of finance processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems

Professional accounting certification (CA, CPA, CMA)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Activate methodology

Job description

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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a SAP S4 Finance functional consultant to join our team in Toronto, Ontario (CA-ON), Canada (CA).

Job Title: SAP S/4HANA FICO Lead Consultant – Implementation Lead

Location: USA

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA FICO Consultant to lead the Finance and Controlling (FICO) workstream in a greenfield S/4HANA implementation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for solution design, configuration, integration, and deployment of SAP S/4HANA Finance modules while ensuring alignment with business processes and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• 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:
• General Ledger (GL)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Asset Accounting (AA)
• Cost Center Accounting (CCA)
• Profit Center Accounting (PCA)
• Internal Orders (IO)
• Product Costing (CO-PC)
• 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

• Minimum 15 years of SAP Finance & Controlling experience, with at least 3full 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.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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