ZR_2907_JOB

Simple Solutions; Chicago, Danville, Waukesha (IL, IL, WI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an experienced Senior SAP S4 HANA FICO Consultant to support SIT/UAT, cutover, and post-go-live activities for a major project. The role covers FI-GL, FI-AP, FI-AR within a manufacturing/insurance-finance context and involves collaboration with ABAP teams for enhancements.

The position is hybrid travel based in the USA, preferably Chicago, IL area or Danville, IL and/or Waukesha, WI, with on-site visits as needed and a project span of about nine months.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in SAP FICO functional consulting.
• Strong FI-GL, FI-AP, FI-AR knowledge.
• Experience with S/4HANA Finance innovations.
• Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP on global projects.
• Understanding of insurance industry finance processes.
• Ability to work in Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery models.
• Experience preparing functional specifications and coordinating with ABAP teams.
• Leadership of testing cycles (unit/integration/UAT).

Responsibilities

• Main activities include SIT/UAT testing support and cutover activities.
• Lead unit, integration, and UAT testing for FICO components.
• Prepare functional specs and collaborate with ABAP teams for enhancements.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance on a global project.
• Provide post-go-live support and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Identify process improvements in financial operations and insurance accounting.

Skills

SAP FICO

S/4HANA Finance

FI-GL, FI-AP, FI-AR

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Insurance finance

Agile/Waterfall/hybrid delivery

UAT testing leadership

ABAP collaboration

Functional specifications

Tools

ABAP

Job description

Senior SAP S4 HANA FICO Consultant- Hybrid travel

Chicago, Danville or Waukesha, WI, United States | Posted on 05/07/2026

Role Summary

Client is seeking an experienced senior SAP S4 HANA FICO Consultant based in the USA, preferably located near Chicago, IL area or Danville, IL and/or Waukesha, WI to travel on site the later two locations throughout the project, whenever needed.

You will be supporting the client strategy, to contribute to the project success and work with the SAP project team. There will be two SAP functional senior consultants performing as local focal points with broader SAP experience on Finance and logistics to support the project locally from early June to be there for the SIT start (early of July) until the first monthly closing after the go live, for approximately in February for approximately 9 months.

Main Activities : Support SIT and UAT testing, Support Cutover and Hypercare besides the SAP Module implementation itself if needed (Functional Specifications, Adapt code, configurations, unit testing, documentation as required and so on)

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience

SAP Expertise

Minimum 8-12+ years in SAP FICO functional consulting in manufacturing sector.

Strong understanding of FI-GL, FI-AP, FI-AR,

Experience with S/4HANA Finance innovations

Knowledge of Accounting "Best Practices" a plus.

Business Knowledge

In-depth understanding of insurance industry finance processes ,

Soft Skills

Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills.

Excellent stakeholder communication and workshop facilitation abilities.

Ability to work in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.

Testing & Quality Assurance

Prepare functional specifications and work with ABAP teams for enhancements, user exits, and custom reports.

Lead unit, integration, and UAT testing for FICO various components.

Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, on global project, and other applicable accounting standards.

Provide post-go-live support and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

Identify process improvement opportunities in financial operations and insurance accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

SAP Certified Application Associate – Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA.

Previous experience in large-scale Automotive, steel or manufacturing sector services SAP