SAP s/4 Hana FICO Consultant

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Role & responsibilities Job Title: SAP FICO Consultant Experience: 5+ Location: Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad Role Overview The SAP S/4 HANA FICO Consultant is responsible for implementing, configuring, and supporting SAP S/4 HANA Finance (FICO) modules. The role involves working closely with business stakeholders to optimize financial processes and ensure accurate financial reporting using SAP S/4 HANA. Key Responsibilities • Implement and support SAP S/4 HANA Finance (FICO) modules • Configure and maintain: • Financial Accounting (FI) GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting • Controlling (CO) – Cost Center, Profit Center, Internal Orders, COPA • Perform business requirement gathering and translate into functional specifications • Conduct Fit-Gap analysis and recommend best practices solutions • Configure key areas like: • New GL / Universal Journal (ACDOCA) • Parallel accounting & ledger configuration • Tax configuration and integration • Work on end-to-end implementation lifecycle (Blueprint Realization Testing Go-Live Support) • Collaborate with technical teams for RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows) • Support data migration activities using tools like LSMW / Migration Cockpit • Perform system testing, UAT support, and issue resolution • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards • Provide training and documentation for business users • Handle production support and troubleshooting Required Skills & Qualifications • Strong experience in SAP FICO on S/4 HANA platform • Deep understanding of: • Financial Accounting processes (GL, AP, AR, AA) • Controlling processes (CCA, PCA, COPA) • Hands-on experience with configuration and customization • Knowledge of S/4 HANA simplifications and innovations • Experience in at least 1–2 full lifecycle S/4 HANA implementations • Understanding of integration with other modules (MM, SD) • Ability to analyze business requirements and provide optimal solutions Preferred Skills • Knowledge of Central Finance • Experience with Fiori Apps for finance • Exposure to S/4 HANA Migration (ECC to S/4) • Familiarity with data migration tools (LTMC / Migration Cockpit) • Basic knowledge of ABAP / debugging • Experience with Group Reporting / FSCM Experience Required • Typically 4–12 years of SAP FICO experience • Minimum 1 S/4 HANA implementation or migration project Education • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, IT, or related field • MBA (Finance) / CA / ICWA / CPA is an added advantage Key Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Effective communication and stakeholder management • Ability to work in fast-paced and delivery-oriented environments • Team collaboration and client-facing skills Optional Responsibilities (Senior Roles) • Lead FICO functional team and mentor juniors • Manage client interactions and project deliverables • Conduct solution architecture and design workshops • Perform code/design reviews and ensure best practices Preferred candidate profile