SAP BRIM/FICA Lead -

SAP BRIM FICA Lead consultant responsible for leading the design, configuration, implementation, and support of the SAP FICA module within the BRIM suite. This role requires an in depth understanding of complex business processes related to high volume contract accounting, invoicing, payments, and collections, with a focus on integrating FICA with other BRIM components Convergent Charging and Convergent Invoicing and SAP S4HANA Finance.
Key responsibilities 
- Solution leadership: Serve as the functional lead and primary point of contact for all SAP BRIM FICA-related business process matters, including system upgrades, defect resolution, and implementation projects.
- Requirements gathering: Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders to collect and analyze complex business requirements related to accounts receivable, invoicing, payments, and collections.
- System design and configuration: 
o Design and document SAP FICA solutions, including system configuration and customization, to address client requirements.
o Configure the FICA module for core functions such as invoicing, payments, refunds, dunning, write-offs, and security deposits.
o Set up and manage configuration elements like mainsub transactions, payment hierarchies, clearing rules, and dunning strategies.
- Integration: 
o Manage the integration of FICA with other SAP BRIM modules, such as Convergent Invoicing CI and Convergent Charging (CC).
o Ensure seamless integration with other SAP modules, including SAP FI/CO in S4.
- Technical collaboration: Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP developers) to design and test custom enhancements (user exits, BAPI, BADI) and troubleshoot issues.
- Testing and quality assurance: Create and execute test plans and cases, document results, and manage issue resolution during testing phases (unit, integration, and user acceptance testing).
- System optimization and support: Identify process improvements and system enhancements to continuously optimize FICA operations and improve efficiency. Provide ongoing support for live systems, including troubleshooting and resolving complex incidents.
- Mentorship and documentation: Act as a subject matter mentor to junior team members and promote knowledge sharing. Create and maintain functional and technical documentation, including system designs and user manuals.
Required skills and qualifications 
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 
o Significant hands-on experience (typically 6-8+ years) in SAP FICA, including multiple end-to-end implementation cycles in a BRIM environment.
o Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA is often required.
- Deep functional knowledge: 
o Expertise in FICA processes like master data, document posting, payment runs, and collections.
o Strong understanding of Billable Item (BIT) management in Convergent Invoicing (CI).
o Familiarity with integrated components such as Creditworthiness Management and Dispute Management.
- Technical understanding: Working knowledge of related technologies like BRF+ for business rule management and standard SAP interfaces.
- Methodology: Experience with SAP Activate, ASAP, and Agile project methodologies.
- Soft skills: Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams is essential.