SAP Finance Training & Enablement Consultant (FICO)

Madiba, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Madiba, Inc. is seeking a Senior SAP FICO Functional Consultant - Training Lead to own end-user training for SAP finance transformation programs.

You will design, develop, and deliver training content, lead sessions, and drive user adoption across finance teams in a remote setup with optional onsite at client locations. You will partner with functional and technical teams, mentor junior consultants, and manage training workstreams from design through go-live and hypercare, ensuring alignment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of SAP FICO functional experience in lead roles.
• Hands-on end-user training experience for SAP finance solutions.
• Config across GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting for training content.

Responsibilities

• Lead training strategy for SAP FICO implementations and support.
• Design and deliver instructor-led and e-learning materials.
• Own training metrics and report progress to program leadership.
• Mentor junior consultants and train-the-trainer programs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for content accuracy.

Skills

SAP FICO

Training leadership

Training development

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

MBA or CPA (preferred)

Tools

SAP Enable Now

WalkMe

Articulate

Job description

Senior SAP FICO Functional Consultant - Training Lead

The Role

The SAP FICO Functional Consultant will serve as the primary lead for end-user training and training development on SAP finance transformation programs. This is a senior role for a hands-on leader who combines deep SAP FICO functional knowledge with the ability to translate complex finance processes into effective, role-based learning. You will guide cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders at all levels, and own the delivery of training workstreams from design through go-live and post-go-live support, while contributing to organizational change management (OCM) activities that drive user adoption. This role is located in the United States or Canada, working remotely. Onsite only at request of the customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the training strategy and approach for SAP FICO implementations and support programs, aligned to program governance and milestones
• Conduct training needs analyses to identify role-based learning requirements and readiness gaps
• Design, develop, and maintain training materials, including instructor-led curricula, job aids, quick reference guides, process simulations, e-learning content, and SAP Enable Now (or similar) assets
• Deliver and facilitate training sessions, train-the-trainer programs, and super-user enablement for finance and accounting teams
• Partner with functional and technical teams to ensure training content reflects final configuration, process design, and testing outcomes
• Support OCM activities, including stakeholder impact assessments, communication planning, and readiness tracking, in partnership with the program's change management lead
• Lead or support business requirement and design workshops, with attention to process change impacts and user adoption
• Define and track training metrics, and report progress, risks, and recommendations to program leadership
• Mentor and guide junior consultants and training team members
• Support go-live readiness, hypercare, and post-implementation adoption activities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5-7 years of SAP FICO functional experience, including participation in full lifecycle implementations and large-scale support programs
• Proven track record of leading or supporting training development and delivery on complex SAP transformations
• Strong working knowledge of core SAP finance processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Asset Accounting, with the ability to translate them into role-based learning
• Ability to lead workshops, facilitate sessions, and drive alignment across business and technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership presence with the ability to build and manage high-performing teams and hold them accountable to milestones
• Executive-level communication skills, with the ability to present training status, adoption risks, and recommendations to senior finance leadership
• Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve escalations, and proactively mitigate project risks

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Communications, or a related field required; MBA or CPA is a plus
• 5-7+ years of relevant SAP FICO experience in a lead or senior consultant capacity
• Hands-on experience developing and delivering end-user training for SAP finance solutions
• Working knowledge of SAP FICO configuration across GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, and Internal Orders sufficient to develop accurate training content and support design discussions
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance, including exposure to the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and the new Asset Accounting framework
• Proficiency with training development tools such as SAP Enable Now, WalkMe, Articulate, or similar platforms
• Prior experience managing or mentoring a team of SAP functional consultants or training specialists

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Record-to-Report (RTR), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Order-to-Cash (OTC) processes, including period-end close, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting
• Familiarity with SAP integration touchpoints with MM, SD, and PP as they relate to financial postings