SAP FICO Manager

Confidential Careers; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced SAP FICO Manager to own end-to-end FI/CO design, configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization for new company code implementations in Ortigas, Pasig City. You will serve as the functional expert, translating business requirements into SAP solutions while upholding governance and quality standards.

Responsibilities span blueprint development, solution design, testing, user acceptance support, transport management, and knowledge transfer to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• 3–5 years of SAP FICO implementation and support experience.
• Hands-on SAP FI and CO configuration experience.
• Experience across full project lifecycle: blueprinting, configuration, testing, deployment, and hypercare.
• Willing to work in Ortigas, Pasig City, under a hybrid setup (2 days onsite and 3 days work-from-home per week).

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements for new company code implementations and expansions.
• Configure SAP FI and CO modules per approved designs.
• Lead UT, SIT, and UAT preparation and issue resolution.
• Coordinate transports and production deployments.
• Provide knowledge transfer and post go-live support.

Skills

SAP FICO

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder coordination

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP FI/CO configuration

Job description

SAP FICO Manager

The SAP FICO Manager is responsible for the end-to-end design, configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization of SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) solutions, particularly for new company code implementations.

The role serves as the primary functional expert for SAP FICO projects, working closely with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into SAP solutions while ensuring compliance with organizational governance, change management, and quality standards.

The role leads requirements analysis, blueprint development, solution design, testing activities, user acceptance support, transport management, production deployment, and post-go-live stabilization. It also provides knowledge transfer to Application Management Support (AMS) teams and ongoing support to business users.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Solution Design

• Analyze business requirements related to new company code implementations and expansion projects.
• Conduct requirements-gathering workshops with business stakeholders and process owners.
• Prepare and document Business Blueprints aligned with business objectives and SAP best practices.
• Facilitate blueprint review sessions and secure business approvals.
• Design SAP FI/CO solutions to address business and operational requirements.
• Prepare functional specifications and configuration documents based on approved business requirements.

SAP Configuration & Development Support

• Configure SAP FI and CO modules according to approved business designs.
• Coordinate with technical and development teams on enhancements, interfaces, reports, forms, and workflows.
• Ensure SAP roles and authorizations are properly designed, approved, and tested for new company codes.
• Review solution completeness and ensure compliance with SAP standards and governance processes.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute Unit Testing (UT) scenarios.
• Support System Integration Testing (SIT) and ensure defects are properly analyzed and resolved.
• Coordinate testing activities with business users and project teams.
• Validate end-to-end business processes and ensure readiness for User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Support

• Facilitate UAT preparation and execution.
• Coordinate transport requests (TRs) to Quality Assurance (QAS) environments.
• Ensure business users have appropriate system access and derived roles for testing.
• Monitor testing progress and support issue resolution throughout the UAT phase.
• Secure UAT approvals and sign-offs from business stakeholders.

Change Management & Deployment

• Prepare deployment, migration, and change management documentation.
• Secure required approvals for system transports and production deployment.
• Present changes for review and approval during Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings.
• Coordinate production deployment and ensure successful implementation.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions for SAP FICO Application Management Support (AMS) teams.
• Prepare operational and support documentation.
• Provide hypercare support for at least one month following production go-live.
• Monitor system performance, resolve issues, and support business users during stabilization.

Production Support

• Respond to day-to-day user inquiries and system-related issues.
• Investigate and resolve SAP FI/CO functional incidents.
• Collaborate with AMS teams to ensure smooth business operations.
• Recommend process improvements and system enhancements as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of SAP FICO implementation and support experience.
• Hands-on experience in SAP FI and CO configuration.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle, including blueprinting, configuration, testing, deployment, and hypercare support.
• Experience in company code setup and rollout projects is highly preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in Ortigas, Pasig City, under a hybrid setup (2 days onsite and 3 days work-from-home per week).