Sap Fico Lead/Senior Manager/Program Manager

Capgemini; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini in Gandhinagar, India seeks a senior SAP FICO lead to drive the end-to-end delivery of SAP FICO projects and provide governance across financial systems. You will lead a functional team, define roadmaps, and partner with finance and IT leadership for process improvements and system enhancements.

The role requires strong SAP FICO hands-on experience, knowledge of S/4HANA Finance, and ability to manage complex implementations while ensuring SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on SAP FICO configuration and integration experience.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance migrations or Central Finance.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, consolidation and compliance processes.
• Exposure to SAP Solution Manager, BTP or SAC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SAP FICO functional team for project delivery and support.
• Define SAP FICO roadmap aligned with finance transformation goals.
• Collaborate with senior finance and IT leaders for process improvements.
• Drive governance and compliance across financial systems.
• Lead end-to-end SAP FICO implementations, upgrades, and rollouts.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and design principles.
• Coordinate with cross-functional SAP modules for integrated solutions.
• Implement new functionalities like S/4HANA Finance and Central Finance.
• Lead workshops and translate business requirements into specs.
• Oversee L2/L3 production support and incident resolution.
• Ensure SOX compliance and promote automation and standardization.
• Partner with users for testing, training and change management.

Skills

SAP FICO configuration

Leadership

Stakeholder management

SAP S/4HANA Finance

Integration

Automation

Finance process improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/IT

MBA or CA/CPA preferred

Tools

SAP Solution Manager

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Business Technology Platform

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SAP FICO functional team, ensuring successful delivery of projects and support activities.
• Define the SAP FICO roadmap aligned with business objectives and finance transformation goals.
• Collaborate with senior finance and IT leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements.
• Drive governance and compliance initiatives across financial systems.

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end SAP FICO implementations, upgrades, rollouts, and support projects.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation effectively.
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, templates, and global design principles.
• Coordinate with cross-functional SAP modules (MM, SD, PP, HR, etc.) for integrated solutions.

Functional Expertise

• Provide expert-level SAP FICO configuration and solution design in areas such as:
• General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA)
• Product Costing, Internal Orders, and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)
• Integration with MM, SD, and other SAP modules
• Drive the implementation of new functionalities such as S/4HANA Finance, Central Finance, and Group Reporting.
• Lead workshops, gather business requirements, and translate them into technical specifications.

Support & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee L2/L3 production support for FICO processes and ensure timely resolution of incidents.
• Ensure system controls and financial compliance (SOX, internal audit).
• Promote automation, standardization, and simplification of financial processes.
• Partner with business users for testing, training, and change management activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Technology. MBA or Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA) preferred.
• Experience: 8-18 years of total experience, with at least 8+ years in SAP FICO and 35 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong hands-on experience in SAP FICO configuration and integration.
  • Exposure to SAP S/4HANA Finance (migration, implementation, or Central Finance).
  • Understanding of financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance processes.
  • Familiarity with tools such as SAP Solution Manager, BTP, or SAP Analytics Cloud is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage global stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making abilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time, on-budget delivery of SAP projects
• Reduction in support incidents and system downtimeStakeholder satisfaction (Finance and Business teams)
• Compliance and audit success rates
• Team performance and development metrics