SAP FICO Consultant

NTT DATA Business Solutions; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Hyderabad seeks an experienced SAP FI Consultant to lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations. Applicants must have a minimum of 8 years of SAP FI experience, strong integration design skills, and a degree in Finance or Accounting. This role involves advising clients on best practices, managing go-live support, and conducting training sessions.

Qualifications

• 8 years of hands-on SAP FI experience, with at least 2 to 3 end-to-end S/4HANA implementations.
• Proven track record designing API- and event-driven integrations.
• Solid grasp of IFRS / local GAAP and public-sector finance compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA FI implementations.
• Own design and configuration for core finance modules.
• Manage data migration, cutover, and post-go-live support.

Skills

SAP FI experience

Integration design

Payment integrations

System performance tuning

Excellent communication skills

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP BTP Integration Suite

IDoc/AIF

OData & SOAP services

Job description

Overview

Lead and deliver end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations (Private and Public Cloud) for global clients. You will be responsible for solution design, configuration, integration, and deployment of core Finance processes, ensuring best practices and business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA FI implementations (Private & Public Cloud).
• Own the end-to-end design and configuration of core finance modules: FI-GL, FI-AP, FI-AR, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, and Cash Management.
• Integrate FI with other modules (CO, MM, SD, etc.).
• Architect and deliver robust integrations between S/4HANA Finance and external systems (e.g., payment gateways, banks, customer portals).
• Manage data migration, cutover, and post-go-live support.
• Conduct Fit-to-Standard and Delta Design workshops, balancing statutory, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Establish KPI dashboards using Embedded Analytics, CDS views, and Fiori.
• Advise clients on SAP best practices, innovations, and digital transformation.
• Provide expertise in SAP Fiori apps, S/4HANA Data Migration tools, and cloud-specific functionalities.
• Lead user training, UAT, and prepare project documentation.
• Collaborate with technical teams for enhancements, interfaces, and custom developments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8 years of hands-on SAP FI experience, with at least 2 to 3 end-to-end S/4HANA implementations.
• Proven track record designing API- and event-driven integrations via SAP BTP Integration Suite / Cloud Integration (CPI), IDoc/AIF, OData & SOAP services.
• Hands-on experience with payment integrations (Direct Debit, SEPA, card tokenization, open-banking APIs).
• Solid grasp of IFRS / local GAAP and public-sector finance compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to tune system performance and lead large-scale data migrations.
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology and Agile or hybrid delivery.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Public Cloud or Private Cloud editions.
• Exposure to SAP BRIM, Subscription Billing, CPQ, or Revenue Accounting.
• Experience in Integration Monitoring and Exception Handling for public-cloud landscapes.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead workshops and training sessions.
• Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable to new technologies.