SAP FICO Consultant (m/f/d)

Overview

Role Overview

Techno-Functional SAP FICO Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support S/4HANA greenfield implementation across the group
• Act as a liaison between finance stakeholders and implementation partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment
• Design, configure, and oversee SAP FICO modules (FI/CO) aligned to business requirements
• Translate finance requirements into structured SAP solutions and functional designs
• Drive design across key finance areas including:
• + Controllership and Record-to-Report (R2R)
• + Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C)
• + Treasury, Bank Connectivity, and Payment Workflows
• + Tax, VAT, and localization compliance
• + FP&A, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Define and implement Chart of Accounts, multi-entity structures, and group reporting frameworks
• Design and manage approval workflows, Delegation of Authority (DOA), and control frameworks
• Prepare key project documentation:
• + Process flows and business blueprints

+ Functional Design Specifications (FSDs)

• + UAT scripts and support execution
• + Data migration templates and validation
• + Cutover planning and execution
• Support UAT cycles, issue resolution, and go-live readiness
• Ensure financial integrity, compliance, and scalability of the SAP solution

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in S/4HANA greenfield implementation projects
• Experience working within large group / multi-entity / holding company environments
• Strong expertise in SAP FICO with techno-functional capabilities
• Deep understanding of finance process design beyond system configuration
• Hands-on exposure to:
• + Controllership, R2R, P2P, O2C, and month-end close processes
• + Treasury, BCM, bank integrations, and payment workflows
• + Tax, VAT, and regional localization requirements
• Experience with FP&A, budgeting, and reporting tools (e.g., SAC, BPC, Group Reporting)
• Strong ability to create:
• + Business process documentation and blueprints
• + FSDs and solution design artefacts
• + UAT scripts, migration templates, and cutover plans
• Experience working directly with Finance leadership and external system integrators
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in introducing ERP systems from scratch (greenfield transformation)
• Exposure to S/4HANA Finance innovations and best practices
• Knowledge of compliance, governance, and internal control frameworks
• SAP FICO Consultant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates