SAP Record to Report (R2R) FICO Lead Consultant

Key Responsibilities

Business Engagement & Solution Design

• Lead business requirement gathering sessions and translate functional needs into scalable SAP solutions.
• Define 'Definition of Done' for each R2R deliverable in alignment with stakeholders.
• Design and document end-to-end FICO processes including GL, AP, AR, AA, CO, RAR, and Bank Accounting.

Implementation & Configuration

• Configure SAP FICO modules including OBYC, VKOA, Automatic Payment Program (APP), Dunning, EBS, and SEPA payments.
• Implement advanced functionalities such as SAP FSCM, In-House Cash, Bank Communication Management (BCM), Credit & Dispute Management, and Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR).
• Set up Controlling Area, Profit Centers, Cost Centers, Internal Orders, and Cost Elements.

Integration & Technical Oversight

• Ensure tight integration with MM, SD, and banking interfaces (e.g., SWIFT MT101/MT940, BAI2, ISO 20022 XML formats).
• Coordinate with ABAP and Middleware teams for bespoke development, conversion rules, and technical cutover planning.

Testing & Deployment

• Create test scripts, lead functional testing, support UAT with business users, and manage defect resolution.
• Lead cutover planning, perform data validation, and ensure smooth transition to Production.

Project Governance & Risk Management

• Maintain RAID logs, track milestones, and proactively identify risks and dependencies.
• Lead triage of incidents and service requests via SNOW/JIRA in ongoing support phases.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in 2+ full-cycle SAP implementations in a lead FICO consultant role.
• Deep expertise in SAP General Ledger, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, Controlling, and Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR).
• Hands-on configuration of FSCM modules: Credit, Collections, Dispute Management, IHC, and BCM.
• Strong understanding of FI-MM and FI-SD integration, including OBYC, LIV, ERS, and consignment processes.
• Experience with Treasury functions, SEPA, BAI2, and SWIFT payment interfaces.
• Familiarity with EBS, DME, MBC, and electronic bank statement configurations.
• Ability to lead projects using Agile or Hybrid methodologies, including sprint planning and backlog grooming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to SAP Central Finance or S/4HANA migration is a plus.
• Experience with third-party banking platforms and middleware integration tools.
• Knowledge of Project Systems (PS) or Product Costing will be an advantage.