SAP FICO Program Manager

We are seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Leader to drive the organization's finance digitization, planning modernization, and process transformation agenda.

The role will serve as the bridge between Finance, Business, SAP teams, and implementation partners to design and deliver best-in-class financial planning, reporting, and decision-support capabilities. The individual will be responsible for driving transformation initiatives across budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, management reporting, financial close, and performance management leveraging SAP S/4HANA Finance and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning.

The ideal candidate will combine strong finance process expertise with deep SAP FICO knowledge and hands-on SAC Planning implementation experience. This role will play a critical part in enabling a data-driven finance organization through process standardization, automation, analytics, and digital adoption.

B.Tech / BE preferred

MBA, CA, CMA, or equivalent qualification preferred

10–15 years of experience in Finance Transformation, SAP Finance Consulting, Enterprise Planning Solutions, or related domains.

Mandatory experience in at least one end-to-end implementation of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning, including business process design, implementation, testing, and business adoption.

Strong hands-on functional expertise in SAP FICO and SAP S/4HANA Finance.

Experience in FMCG, Agrochemicals, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, or similar industries preferred.

Proven track record of leading finance transformation initiatives involving planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analytics.

Experience working with Finance Leadership, Business Teams, SAP Teams, Technology Teams, and Implementation Partners.

Experience with Anaplan, SAP BPC, Oracle EPM, or similar planning solutions will be an added advantage.

Drive finance transformation initiatives aligned with organizational objectives and business priorities.

Identify opportunities to improve financial processes through digitization, automation, standardization, and analytics.

Promote best-in-class finance practices and support the evolution of a modern digital finance operating model.

Drive adoption of digital finance solutions across business and finance teams.

Act as the functional lead for SAP Finance processes covering:

General Ledger (GL)

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Asset Accounting (AA)

Cost Center Accounting

Profit Center Accounting

Product Costing

Internal Orders

COPA / Margin Analysis

Financial Closing & Reporting

Translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions and process improvements.

Partner with SAP functional and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of finance initiatives.

Support continuous improvement and optimization of SAP Finance processes.

Lead the design, implementation, and adoption of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning as the enterprise planning platform.

Partner with Finance leadership to transform budgeting, forecasting, annual operating planning, and management reporting processes.

Design and implement:

Driver-Based Planning

Rolling Forecasts

Scenario Planning

What-If Simulations

Profitability Analysis

Financial Performance Management

Establish integrated planning processes connecting financial, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain plans.

Improve planning cycle efficiency, forecast accuracy, and decision-making capabilities.

Enable finance teams with enhanced reporting, analytics, and planning capabilities.

Collaborate with Data & Analytics teams to develop finance dashboards and KPI frameworks.

Promote adoption of self-service reporting and analytics tools.

Identify opportunities for automation, process simplification, and improved controls.

Leverage data and analytics to support informed decision-making across finance functions.

Collaborate closely with Finance Leadership, Business Teams, SAP Teams, Technology Teams, and External Partners.

Lead business workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and solution design discussions.

Manage relationships with implementation partners and solution providers.

Ensure alignment between business objectives and technology solutions.

Influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption of transformed finance processes.

Drive organizational adoption of finance transformation initiatives.

Develop training, communication, and change management plans.

Act as a trusted advisor to finance stakeholders on process transformation and technology enablement.

Ensure successful transition from legacy processes to digital finance platforms.

Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Strong ability to influence business leaders and senior stakeholders.

Hands-on leader with a strong execution mindset.

Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to translate business requirements into practical technology solutions.

Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.