FI/CO/CLM Consultant

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

An SAP FICO Consultant is responsible for leading SAP Finance and Controlling module implementations and optimizations, involving requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and end-user training. Key duties include analyzing business processes, developing functional specifications for system changes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting financial close activities, and mentoring junior consultants to ensure successful and compliant SAP solutions.

• Strong knowledge of SAP FI and CO modules, including configuration and best practices.
• Configuration knowledge in SAP FI/CO and Tax.
• Understanding of tax processes as it relates to corporate accounting and tax reporting.
• Understanding of accounting processes as it relates to corporate accounting, treasury, and reporting.
• Good understanding of controlling, product costing, and manufacturing finance.
• Troubleshooting experience and ability to provide/propose holistic solutions.
• Experience with S/4HANA Finance implementation and configuration (e.g., GL, AP, AR, CO-PA) is often preferred.
• Drive initiatives for system optimization and process efficiency within the MM module.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze detailed business requirements from finance and accounting teams to translate them into effective SAP FICO solutions.
• Design and configure core FICO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), and Cost Center Accounting (CO-OM), to align with business processes and goals.
• Lead end-to-end project phases from blueprinting to deployment, manage project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and ensure alignment with best practices.
• Develop and execute testing plans, including Unit Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and conduct end-user training to ensure proper adoption of the SAP solutions.
• Prepare detailed functional specifications for new reports, enhancements, and interfaces, and create comprehensive documentation for processes and procedures.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot complex system issues, and support critical financial activities like month-end and year-end closing.
• Work closely with finance, accounting, and other cross-functional teams (e.g., MM, SD) to ensure seamless integration and alignment of SAP solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, provide knowledge transfer, and contribute to internal team capability building and proposal development.
• Keep updated with new SAP releases, patches, and upgrades to enhance system functionality and performance.

Generic Managerial Skills

• Proven experience in full-cycle implementations, support, and upgrade projects.
• Understanding of integrating FICO with other SAP modules (MM, SD) and other enterprise systems.
• Excellent analytical skills for diagnosing and resolving complex business process and system issues.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and stakeholders, coupled with leadership abilities.