A consulting firm based in Chennai is seeking an experienced SAP FICO Consultant to lead S/4HANA Finance projects. The role requires at least 8 years of experience with strong technical knowledge of the S/4HANA Universal Journal and proven leadership in project implementations. Candidates with certified credentials in SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting will be preferred. The position emphasizes business process optimization and training for end users in a dynamic project environment.
Qualifications
8+ years of experience leading SAP FICO modules in S/4HANA environments.
Experience in at least 2 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations.
Deep understanding of the S/4HANA Universal Journal and Embedded Analytics.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end S/4HANA Finance projects including greenfield implementations.
Perform integration mapping with various modules.
Provide post-go-live support and training for key users.
Skills
SAP FICO
Integration knowledge of MM/SD
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Stakeholder management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or equivalent
MBA/CA/CMA
Tools
SAP S/4HANA
Fiori apps
ABAP
Job description
Experience Requirement
8+ years of experience leading, configuring and implementing SAP FICO modules in S/4HANA environments
Key Responsibilities Include
AP
AR
Asset Accounting
Taxation – India Mandatory and overseas preferable
Profit Centre Accounting using Fiori apps, with integration knowledge of MM/SD.
Key Responsibilities (Job Description)
Implementation & Configuration: Lead end-to-end S/4HANA Finance projects, including greenfield implementations, upgrades, or migrations.
Functional Design: Configure SAP S/4HANA Finance (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Controlling) and implement Fiori apps for user experience.
System Integration: Perform integration mapping with other modules such as SAP Materials Management (MM), Sales & Distribution (SD), and Project Systems (PS).
Data Migration & Testing: Lead data migration, validation, and testing cycles (unit testing, UAT).
Business Process Optimization: Analyse, map, and re-engineer business processes to align with S/4HANA best practices.
Support & Training: Provide post-go-live support, troubleshooting, and training for key users.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 8+ years in SAP FICO, with at least 2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of the S/4HANA Universal Journal (𝐴𝐶𝐷𝑂𝐶𝐴), New General Ledger, and Embedded Analytics.
Certifications: SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting certification is highly preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or equivalent; MBA/CA/CMA is a plus.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.