We are seeking an experienced Lead SAP FICO (Financial Accounting & Controlling) Consultant to drive a brownfield S/4HANA implementation.
The ideal candidate will lead the functional design, configuration, and conversion of existing SAP ECC Finance and Controlling processes into S/4HANA, ensuring data integrity, business continuity, and adoption of new S/4HANA finance capabilities (Universal Journal, New Asset Accounting, Central Finance readiness, etc.). Key Responsibilities Solution Design & Leadership • Lead the end-to-end FICO workstream for the brownfield conversion, from system assessment and blueprint through realization, cutover, and hyper-care. • Analyze the existing ECC FICO landscape, identify custom objects, and define the conversion approach (system conversion vs. selective data transition). • Own functional design decisions and drive fit-gap analysis against S/4HANA standard functionality, championing "clean core" principles. • Provide technical and functional leadership to a team of FICO consultants, reviewing configuration and deliverables for quality. Configuration & Delivery • Configure and validate core FICO modules: General Ledger (New GL/Universal Journal), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting (New Asset Accounting), Bank Accounting, and Tax. • Configure Controlling components: Cost Element Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing (CO-PC), and Profitability Analysis (Account-based COPA). • Manage S/4HANA-specific finance conversion activities: Universal Journal (ACDOCA) migration, ledger and currency setup, New Asset Accounting migration, Material Ledger activation, and Credit Management (FSCM). • Handle customizing for integration touchpoints with MM, SD, PP, and PS modules. Migration, Testing & Cutover • Define and execute finance data migration and reconciliation strategy, ensuring balances tie out pre- and post-conversion. • Lead SIT, UAT, regression testing, and support defect resolution. • Plan and manage financial cutover activities, including period-end and go-live reconciliation. Skill Requirements Experience • 10+ years of SAP FICO experience with a minimum of 7+ years in a lead/senior functional role. • At least 2 full-lifecycle S/4HANA implementations, with hands-on brownfield (system conversion) experience being mandatory. • Deep expertise in both Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) sub-modules. Technical Skills • Strong knowledge of S/4HANA Finance innovations: Universal Journal (ACDOCA), New Asset Accounting, New GL, Material Ledger, Account-based COPA, and Central Finance concepts. • Understanding of the brownfield conversion toolset (SUM/DMO, pre-conversion checks, custom code remediation, Simplification Item checks). • Proficiency in cross-module integration (FI-MM, FI-SD, CO-PP) and knowledge of parallel ledgers, multi-currency, and IFRS/GAAP requirements. • Familiarity with SAP Fiori apps for Finance and understanding of embedded analytics.
