SAP FICO Solution Architect

Clarkston Consulting; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

401k with company contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental Leave and Family Building

Life and Disability Insurance

Training and Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Clarkston Consulting is seeking an SAP FICO Solution Architect to deliver creative business solutions for life sciences, consumer products, and retail clients. You will lead SAP FICO design, configuration, and deployments, guiding consultants and client teams to achieve outcomes.

With at least eight years of SAP FICO experience and three full-life cycle projects, you will drive implementation quality, process improvements, and reporting. Travel 30-50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience with SAP FICO and at least three full-life cycle projects.
• Expertise in SAP solution design and development.
• Excellent knowledge of Finance business processes.
• Team-lead experience.
• Flexible to work across design to configuration and new roles.
• Strong client services orientation and execution in engagements and project plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and deployment of SAP FICO solutions.
• Facilitate business process reviews and document requirements.
• Design and develop SAP FICO functions with integrations to other modules.
• Identify opportunities to improve client competitiveness via best practices.
• Lead consultants and client personnel during SAP FICO implementations.
• Oversee design and development of customized reports.
• Provide technical support and training to clients.
• Assist with scoping engagements and developing proposals.

Skills

SAP FICO

Solution Architect

Team lead

Finance processes

Analytical skills

Client services

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

This job is posted in multiple locations. When not at a client site, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Come join us as an SAP FICO Solution Architect, and in this role, you will deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries.

Together, we can find the answers to our clients' most challenging business problems through a combination of our industry expertise, business process knowledge, and consulting excellence.

What You’ll Do

As an SAP FICO Solution Architect, you will:

• Act as a leader and design, architect, and deploy SAP solutions within the SAP FICO (Finance & Controlling) area
• Facilitate business process reviews to gather expected business outcomes and functional requirements and document end-to-end processes and business requirements
• Design and develop SAP FICO functions, including configuration to meet client business requirements, including integration points with other modules
• Identify new opportunities to improve clients' competitive advantage, leveraging similar industry experiences and leading practices
• Articulate opinions and advice regarding industry trends and issues and their impact on clients
• Lead and guide consultants as well as client personnel implementing SAP FICO
• Lead analysis and design session to create requirements to develop client solutions
• Manage and oversee the design and development of customized reports
• Provide general technical support for our clients and conduct training as required
• Assist with scoping prospective engagements and developing proposals

How You’ll Grow

Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:

• Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders
• Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

• At least eight (8) years of experience and deep expertise in SAP FICO with at least three (3) full-life cycle projects
• Expertise in SAP solution design and development
• Excellent knowledge of Finance business processes
• Team-lead experience
• Flexibility and adaptability - our consultants work on everything from design to hands-on configuration and can stretch into new roles
• Thorough client services orientation and accustomed to taking an active role in executing engagements and project plans/tasks
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to present and write at publication-quality level to communicate findings and recommendations
• A 4-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
  

Travel Requirement

Travel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30-50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

More About Clarkston

Founded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. At Clarkston, we cultivate success - for our clients, for our people, and for our firm. We utilize a team approach leveraging our collective expertise and industry knowledge to solve our clients’ business challenges.

AI Statement

Clarkston values thoughtful and responsible AI use for resume writing, interview preparation, and research. However, real-time use of AI to generate or script answers during interviews - including video or live conversations - is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification. We seek candidates who show authenticity, good judgment, and genuine engagement throughout the process.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more

We strive to ensure that every candidate has an equitable and accessible experience. If you are selected to move forward in the interview process, we will share information about how to request any accommodations. You may also request support at any point during the hiring process.

Visit Careers at Clarkston to learn more about our culture, benefits, and opportunities.

Clarkston Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring our firm is rich in diverse skills, competencies, strengths, personalities, and culture. We foster an inclusive environment that embraces the unique contributions of our people to further our purpose. Please visit Diversity @ Clarkston to learn more about our diversity initiatives.