SAP FICO Principal Consultant

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; India; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited (MBRDI) in Bengaluru, with a satellite office in Pune, seeks an SAP FICO Principal Consultant to lead S/4HANA Asset Accounting initiatives for global deployments.

The role requires 8–11 years of SAP FICO, strong FI‑AA expertise, and hands‑on S/4HANA experience within a SAFe/Agile setting. You will engage stakeholders, design solutions, and mentor junior consultants across geographies.

Qualifications

• 8–11 years of SAP FICO experience, with emphasis on Asset Accounting.
• Hands‑on knowledge of S/4HANA New Asset Accounting (mandatory).
• Experience in at least one global S/4HANA implementation or rollout.
• Strong understanding of finance business processes and accounting.
• Experience in SAFe/Agile delivery model.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver S/4HANA New Asset Accounting implementations and enhancements.
• Configure end-to-end Asset Accounting processes.
• Drive solution design and create functional specs.
• Engage with business stakeholders to translate requirements.
• Participate in SAFe ceremonies and manage cross-geography teams.
• Mentor junior consultants and share knowledge.

Skills

SAP FICO

FI–Asset Accounting

S/4HANA

Global implementations

Finance processes

Stakeholder management

Agile / SAFe

Education

CA

MBA in Finance

Job description

Job Description - SAP FICO Principal Consultant (MER00047Q0)

Description

About MBRDI

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), headquartered in Bengaluru with a satellite office in Pune, is the largest R&D center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside of Germany. Our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in automotive engineering, digitalization, and sustainable mobility solutions, shaping the future of mobility.

Experience

8–11 years

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Consultant with deep hands‑on expertise in S/4HANA New Asset Accounting (FI-AA) to support and drive global S/4HANA implementations. The ideal candidate will combine strong functional knowledge, business acumen, and stakeholder management skills, and be comfortable working in a SAFe / Agile delivery setup across multiple geographies.

Key Responsibilities

SAP FICO – Asset Accounting

• Lead and deliver S/4HANA New Asset Accounting implementations/enhancement, including:
  • Organizational structures and chart of depreciation
  • Asset classes, depreciation areas, and parallel valuation
  • Integration with General Ledger (New GL), Controlling, and Logistics
• Configure and support end‑to‑end Asset Accounting processes:
  • Asset acquisition, capitalization, transfer, revaluation, retirement, and depreciation runs
• Drive solution design, and functional specifications aligned with business requirements

Business & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into scalable SAP S/4HANA solutions
• Participate in workshops, design reviews, and steering discussions with global stakeholders

Agile / SAFe Ways of Working

• Work within a SAFe Agile framework, collaborating with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and cross‑functional teams
• Contribute to PI planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and reviews
• Support continuous improvement, automation, and simplification initiatives

Governance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to solution standards, design principles, and best practices
• Support audit requirements and financial controls related to Asset Accounting
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
  OR
• MBA in Finance (from a reputed institute)

Mandatory Skills

• 8–11 years of SAP FICO experience, with strong focus on FI – Asset Accounting
• Hands‑on working knowledge of S/4HANA New Asset Accounting (mandatory)
• Experience in at least one global S/4HANA implementation or rollout project
• Strong understanding of Finance business processes and accounting principles
• Experience working in a SAFe / Agile delivery model
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred / Good-to-Have

• Integration knowledge with Controlling (CO), MM, PS, or other logistics modules
• Exposure to financial data migration (e.g., CVI, asset data migration)
• Experience working with multi‑country / multi‑company code environment/Multi Landscape

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization that is shaping the future of mobility
• Work on cutting‑edge technologies and global projects
• Thrive in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment
• Access world‑class infrastructure and continuous learning opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

At MBRDI, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, background, or ability

Organization

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited

Primary Location

India-Karnataka-Bangalore

Work Locations

Brigade Tech Gardens, Katha No. 119 Brigade Tech Gardens, Katha No. 119 Kundalahalli Village, K.R. Puram Hobli, Ward No. 85 Bangalore 560037