We are seeking a seasoned SAP FI/CO Functional Lead with deep expertise in finance, controlling, and discrete manufacturing processes, coupled with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud experience. The role requires leading end-to-end SAP FICO implementations, finance planning, AI-driven automation adoption, and cross-functional integration with MM, PP, and PS modules.
Key Responsibilities
1. SAP FICO Design & Delivery
- Lead SAP FICO implementation, rollout, and support (GL, AR, AP, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, Cost Center, Profit Center, Internal Orders, Product Costing, COPA).
- Configure SAP S/4HANA Finance (Universal Journal, New Asset Accounting, Predictive Accounting, Group Reporting).
- Manage SAP reorganization events (company code, cost center, profit center restructures) and intercompany/transfer pricing setups.
2. Finance Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting (FP&A)
- Drive revenue, cost, headcount, and capex planning integrated with SAC and S/4HANA.
- Build driver-based planning models, allocation cycles, top-down/bottom-up planning, and scenario forecasting using AI/ML tools.
- Support variance analysis and reporting via SAC dashboards and SAP Fiori analytics.
3. SAP MM/PP Integration – Discrete Manufacturing
- Bridge SAP FICO with MM (Procure-to-Pay) and PP (Plan-to-Produce).
- Manage material valuation, GR/IR clearing, invoice verification, production order costing, WIP, and variance settlement.
- Integrate SAP PS for ETO/MTS/MTO project-based manufacturing scenarios.
4. AI & Intelligent Finance
- Enable AI-powered finance automation (SAP Joule, Predictive Accounting, Cash Application AI, Intelligent RPA).
- Implement anomaly detection, automated GR/IR reconciliation, and predictive budgeting.
5. Stakeholder Management & Program Leadership
- Serve as functional lead for SAP finance programs: design workshops, FDD, fit-gap analysis.
- Lead finance super-user training, UAT, cutover, and post-go-live hypercare.
- Coordinate across Finance, Operations, IT, and Manufacturing teams.
- Manage a team of FICO consultants; mentor and conduct design reviews.
Required Technical/Functional Skills
- SAP FI/CO: GL, AR, AP, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, Cost Center, Profit Center, Internal Orders, Product Costing, COPA
- SAP S/4HANA Finance & Analytics Cloud (Universal Journal, Predictive Accounting, SAC Planning)
- SAP MM/PP/PS integration in discrete manufacturing
- SAP reorganization tools, intercompany, transfer pricing, and multi-ledger setups
- AI/ML in SAP, RPA, Predictive Accounting, SAC Smart Predict
- Strong Excel, Power BI, BW/4HANA reporting