SAP FICO Lead Consultant

Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced SAP FICO Lead Consultant with 12+ years of proven expertise in delivering complex global transformation programs across SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA landscapes . The ideal candidate will have strong functional leadership experience in global rollouts, treasury transformations, finance process optimization, and enterprise-wide SAP implementations. This role requires the ability to collaborate with global stakeholders, drive high-quality delivery standards, and support large-scale digital transformation initiatives with a focus on operational excellence and zero-defect outcomes. Key Responsibilities SAP Transformation & Global Rollouts • Lead end-to-end SAP FICO implementations, enhancements, and global rollout programs across multiple geographies. • Drive SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation initiatives, ensuring successful migration and business adoption. • Conduct impact assessments, solution design reviews, and remediation planning for large-scale transformation programs. • Collaborate with global business, IT, and leadership teams to align SAP solutions with strategic business objectives. Treasury & Banking Solutions • Lead treasury transformation programs, including the implementation of centralized eBanking platforms. • Design and implement integrated treasury solutions supporting cash management, banking operations, and financial controls. • Ensure seamless integration between treasury systems, SAP Finance, and external banking platforms. Financial Process Design & Optimization • Design and optimize end-to-end finance processes across: • General Ledger (GL) • Accounts Payable (AP) • Accounts Receivable (AR) • Asset Accounting (AA) • Treasury & Cash Management • Intercompany Accounting • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and global accounting standards. System Integration & Data Migration • Lead complex integrations between SAP and enterprise applications covering Finance, Treasury, HR, Operations, and third-party systems. • Coordinate with SAP DMLT and external vendors for data migration, system conversion, and validation activities. • Conduct interface assessments and oversee integration testing involving APIs, portals, regulatory systems, and external applications. Stakeholder & Program Management • Facilitate business workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and solution blueprinting activities with global stakeholders. • Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership teams. • Manage cross-functional teams and ensure project milestones are delivered on time and within scope. Quality Assurance & Hypercare • Drive robust governance, test management, and quality assurance processes. • Achieve zero-defect delivery through structured testing, risk mitigation, and proactive issue management. • Lead hypercare activities, defect resolution, and post-go-live stabilization efforts. • Support business continuity initiatives, including downstream system adaptations and process remediation. Transformation & Compliance Projects • Lead legal entity restructuring, currency transformation, and organizational change initiatives within global SAP programs. • Manage intercompany processes, including FFC Auto Invoice solutions, testing, issue investigation, and remediation. • Coordinate enterprise platform upgrades and modernization initiatives to align with corporate standards. Required Skills & Experience SAP Expertise • SAP FICO (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting) • SAP Treasury & Cash Management • SAP ECC & SAP S/4HANA • SAP DMLT & Data Migration • Intercompany Accounting & FFC Processes • Financial Closing & Reporting Transformation Experience • SAP S/4HANA Transformation Programs • Global Rollouts & Multi-country Deployments • ECC Remediation & System Conversion Projects • Finance Process Harmonization • Treasury Transformation Initiatives Technical & Integration Skills • System Integration & Interface Management • APIs, Middleware & Portal Integrations • Data Migration Strategy & Execution • End-to-End Testing & Defect Management • Hypercare & Production Support Leadership & Consulting Skills • Stakeholder Management • Global Program Delivery • Workshop Facilitation • Business Process Consulting • Cross-functional Team Leadership • Risk & Issue Management Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related discipline. • SAP S/4HANA Finance certification preferred. • Experience working in large multinational transformation environments. • Exposure to treasury platforms, banking integrations, and global finance operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr