SAP FICO Consultant (225-717)

The SAP FICO Consultant is a pivotal role within any organization that implements SAP's Financial Accounting and Controlling modules. This position is responsible for providing in-depth expertise in SAP FICO module solutions to drive financial processes and business performance. As an SAP FICO Consultant, you will collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and evaluate requirements, map them to SAP capabilities, and deliver solutions that enhance business processes. You will also be instrumental in setting up FICO configurations, testing system modules, training end-users, and ensuring the seamless integration of FICO modules with other SAP and external applications. Your role will demand a mix of technical expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and effective communication skills to translate business needs into technical language and vice versa. By joining our team, you have the opportunity to lead and influence financial digital transformations, drive efficiencies, and directly contribute to achieving our organizational financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document business requirements related to financial and controlling processes.
• Participate in SAP FICO module implementation projects, including on-premise and cloud solutions.
• Configure SAP FICO modules to align with business requirements and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure systemic and process alignment.
• Conduct system testing, user acceptance testing, and support user training sessions.
• Provide ongoing support and enhancements for existing SAP FICO implementations.
• Develop functional specifications for required enhancements and coordinate with technical teams.
• Work closely with finance and controlling teams to optimize SAP functionalities and processes.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
• Assist with data migration and validation during SAP implementation phases.
• Create detailed documentation for configurations, processes, and user guides.
• Monitor industry trends and SAP updates to leverage new features and improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as an SAP FICO Consultant in a relevant industry.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and principles is essential.
• Possess extensive experience with SAP FICO configuration and implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to address complex issues quickly.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in defining user requirements and translating them into technical solutions.