Lead- SAP FICO

Role Purpose

Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Controlling (CO), Cash Management, Treasury, Group Reporting ,Funds Management Translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable, and efficient SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions. Ensure the integration of S/4HANA Finance with other SAP modules (e.g., SD, MM, PP) and external systems.
• Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Controlling (CO), Cash Management, Treasury, Group Reporting ,Funds Management
• Translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable, and efficient SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions.
• Ensure the integration of S/4HANA Finance with other SAP modules (e.g., SD, MM, PP) and external systems.
• Implementation & Configuration: Oversee and actively participate in the configuration of SAP S/4HANA Finance modules. Guide and mentor functional consultants during implementation phases, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards. Manage data migration strategies for financial master data and transactional data into S/4HANA.
• Oversee and actively participate in the configuration of SAP S/4HANA Finance modules.
• Guide and mentor functional consultants during implementation phases, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• Manage data migration strategies for financial master data and transactional data into S/4HANA.
• Project Leadership & Management: Lead project teams, providing technical and functional guidance, and fostering a collaborative environment. Develop detailed project plans, scope documents, and resource estimates for S/4HANA Finance initiatives. Act as a primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors. Conduct workshops, gather requirements, and facilitate discussions to align on solution design and business processes.
• Lead project teams, providing technical and functional guidance, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Develop detailed project plans, scope documents, and resource estimates for S/4HANA Finance initiatives.
• Act as a primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors.
• Conduct workshops, gather requirements, and facilitate discussions to align on solution design and business processes.
• Optimization & Support: Identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization within the S/4HANA Finance landscape. Provide expert-level support for complex issues, troubleshooting, and problem resolution in production environments. Stay abreast of new SAP S/4HANA functionalities, enhancements, and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization within the S/4HANA Finance landscape.
• Provide expert-level support for complex issues, troubleshooting, and problem resolution in production environments.
• Stay abreast of new SAP S/4HANA functionalities, enhancements, and industry best practices.
• Testing & Training: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans (unit, integration, UAT) for S/4HANA Finance functionalities. Ensure proper documentation of configurations, processes, and test results. Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for end-users and support teams.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans (unit, integration, UAT) for S/4HANA Finance functionalities.
• Ensure proper documentation of configurations, processes, and test results.
• Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for end-users and support teams.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure solutions comply with financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies. Participate in audit activities related to SAP financial systems.
• Ensure solutions comply with financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies.
• Participate in audit activities related to SAP financial systems.
• Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development:
• Contribute to the development of the long-term SAP S/4HANA Finance roadmap, identifying future enhancements and strategic initiatives. Participate in strategic discussions with senior management to align technology solutions with overall business strategy .
• Contribute to the development of the long-term SAP S/4HANA Finance roadmap, identifying future enhancements and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in strategic discussions with senior management to align technology solutions with overall business strategy .
• Vendor and Partner Management:
• Manage relationships with SAP, third-party vendors, and implementation partners to ensure effective delivery and support of S/4HANA Finance solutions. Evaluate new tools and technologies that complement the S/4HANA Finance landscape .
• Manage relationships with SAP, third-party vendors, and implementation partners to ensure effective delivery and support of S/4HANA Finance solutions.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies that complement the S/4HANA Finance landscape .
• Change Management & Adoption:
• Drive change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new S/4HANA Finance functionalities across the organization. Develop communication plans to keep stakeholders informed about project progress and upcoming changes.
• Drive change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new S/4HANA Finance functionalities across the organization.
• Develop communication plans to keep stakeholders informed about project progress and upcoming changes.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for S/4HANA Finance processes and monitor system performance. Develop and present reports on project status, system health, and value realization to leadership.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for S/4HANA Finance processes and monitor system performance.
• Develop and present reports on project status, system health, and value realization to leadership.
• Innovation & Emerging Technologies:
• Research and evaluate emerging SAP technologies and trends (e.g., AI/ML in Finance, RPA, blockchain) to identify potential applications within the S/4HANA Finance domain. Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for innovative financial solutions.
• Research and evaluate emerging SAP technologies and trends (e.g., AI/ML in Finance, RPA, blockchain) to identify potential applications within the S/4HANA Finance domain.
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for innovative financial solutions.
• Risk Management:
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with S/4HANA Finance projects and operations. Ensure business continuity plans are in place for critical financial processes.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with S/4HANA Finance projects and operations.
• Ensure business continuity plans are in place for critical financial processes.

Ensure Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Minimum Qualification

• ( Educational Qualifications, Trainings, or Certifications )
• Chartered Accountant /master’s degree in finance
• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial

Professional Experience

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