Overview
We are looking for a highly experienced SAP FICO Functional Consultant / Business Analyst (Contract) with at least 10 years of hands-on SAP FICO expertise. The ideal candidate will have strong configuration and functional knowledge across FI and CO sub-modules and proven experience managing global stakeholders. This is a remote position based in India, but the consultant must work U.S. EST hours to collaborate with finance, IT, and business teams in North America.
Responsibilities
- Engage directly with U.S. business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document finance & controlling requirements.
- Configure and support SAP FICO modules: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Controlling (CO), Profitability Analysis (COPA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), and Profit Center Accounting (PCA).
- Ensure smooth integration of FICO with MM, SD, PP, HR, PS and other SAP modules.
- Lead and support month-end / year-end close activities and resolve critical system issues.
- Prepare functional specifications, collaborate with ABAP and technical teams for custom objects (RICEFW).
- Perform unit testing, system integration testing, and assist with UAT.
- Deliver end-user training, system documentation, and knowledge transfer.
- Provide expert guidance on SAP best practices, new functionalities, and S/4HANA Finance innovations.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, driving process improvements and efficiencies.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience as an SAP FICO Functional Consultant / Business Analyst.
- Strong hands-on configuration skills in FI and CO sub-modules.
- Deep understanding of financial processes: record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, asset accounting, controlling, and profitability analysis.
- Experience in at least 2 full lifecycle implementations and multiple support/rollout projects.
- Proven track record of working with global teams across time zones.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills in English.
- Ability to work independently in a remote contract role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations or migration projects.
- Exposure to Fiori apps, Central Finance, and advanced reporting tools.
- Professional certifications in SAP FI/CO are a plus.
Work Hours & Contract Terms
- Remote role based in India.
- Must work U.S. Eastern Time (EST) business hours