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Job Title:
Senior SAP FICO Functional Consultant (Pharma Industry)
Experience Required: 8+ Years
Location: [Remote]
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Functional Consultant to join our team and play a key role in implementing, supporting, and enhancing our SAP Finance and Controlling processes. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in SAP FICO modules with a solid understanding of financial processes specific to the Pharmaceutical sector, including regulatory compliance, cost controls, and intercompany transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a subject matter expert for SAP FICO modules (GL, AP, AR, AA, CO-CCA, CO-PA, Product Costing, and Profit Center Accounting).
Gather business requirements, perform detailed analysis, and design functional solutions to meet business needs.
Configure SAP FICO modules according to best practices and business requirements.
Work closely with business stakeholders, finance teams, and other SAP functional teams (MM, SD, PP) to ensure integrated solutions.
Handle data migration, cutover planning, and go-live support for FICO-related activities.
Prepare functional specifications for custom developments, reports, and interfaces.
Provide day-to-day support for SAP FICO processes and resolve production issues promptly.
Train and support end-users; prepare user manuals and conduct workshops.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as GxP, SOX, and other relevant Pharma standards.
Support audits and ensure internal controls are properly implemented in SAP.
Coordinate with external consultants, vendors, and other project team members.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
8+ years of hands-on experience in SAP FICO configuration and support.
End-to-end implementation experience in at least 2 full-cycle SAP projects.
Strong knowledge of Finance and Controlling processes: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing, and COPA.
Good understanding of integration points with other SAP modules (MM, SD, PP).
Domain experience in the Pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in the Pharma sector (GxP, FDA, SOX).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
SAP S/4HANA experience is an added advantage.