CORE Solution Design Manager - FICO Reco

Bayer Zydus Pharma; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 8,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer Zydus Pharma in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned SAP FICO Solution Design Manager to design, implement and operate global SAP FICO solutions within a green-field S/4 ERP project.

You will drive finance data modeling, integration with CORE value streams and adhere to governance while enabling efficient, compliant processes across regions.

Qualifications

• university degree in accounting, finance, or computer science.
• Masters in Business Administration preferred; SAP Certification in Financial and Management accounting areas.
• 15+ years of hands-on experience in SAP FICO configuration.
• Proven expertise in SAP implementation and rollout projects, with global deployments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Value Stream Leads to design, build, test and deploy Bayer's future global processes across divisions.
• Lead design decisions for functional and technical topics across deployments while maintaining CORE solution integrity.
• Drive continuous solution enhancements, conduct testing, and stay current with S/4HANA best practices, including AI capabilities.

Skills

SAP FICO configuration

S/4HANA ERP

global rollout experience

data modeling

leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or CS

MBA preferred

SAP Certification (FICO)

Tools

ServiceNow

SAP Solution Manager/CloudALM

Job description

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SAP FICO Solution Design Manager. This position is an integral part of a global green-field implementation of SAP's latest S/4 ERP solution.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and running SAP FICO global solutions.
• This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Finance processes align with both local and international regulations while driving operational efficiency and accuracy.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Value Stream Leads to design, build, test and deploy Bayer's future global business processes across all divisions. Lead the design and decision-making for functional and technical topics across multiple deployments while maintaining the CORE solution's integrity and adherence to CORE guidelines (design decisions, data definitions, process definition documents, and configuration rationale documents).
• Design solutions and processes that are resilient to changes in business models and changes in technologies. Define the Finance data model and integration methods with other CORE Value Streams to deploy the optimal end to end solution.
• Drive continuous solution enhancements to live markets. Conduct unit and system testing and coordinate user acceptance testing. Stay current with S/4HANA operational best practices, including SAP's embedded AI capabilities, and leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to enhance delivery quality and efficiency.

Who You Are

• University degree in accounting, finance, or computer science.
• Masters Degree in Business Administration is strongly preferred; SAP Certification in Financial and Management accounting areas.
• 15+ years of hands-on experience in SAP FICO configuration.
• Proven expertise in SAP implementation and rollout projects, with experience on global projects, development and deployment of SAP global template solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP FICO modules, in general, with the deepest expertise in management accounting and fixed assets (CO-CCA, CO-PCA, CO-PC, ML, FI-AA).
• Significant background in RICEF development using BTE, User-exits, Customer exits, BADIs and Data Migration Cockpit (techno-functional role).
• Demonstrated leadership in managing projects, teams, and stakeholders within a global environment.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow and SAP Solution Manager/CloudALM.
• Strong understanding of ITIL framework and best practices.
• Fluent in English (required).

Location: Bangalore

Division: Enabling Functions