SAP FICO Lead
RAJESH KRemoteSENIORPosted 13d ago
SAP FI/FICOGeneral LedgerAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableTaxControllingSAP S/4HANA Public CloudImplementation LeadershipProject ManagementIFRS/GAAPIntercompany AccountingFinancial ConsolidationOnshore/Offshore Team Management
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced SAP FICO Lead with strong expertise in SAP Finance and mandatory SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud experience. The ideal candidate will lead finance-related functional activities, oversee cross-functional SAP areas, and drive successful implementations while collaborating with business stakeholders and executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead SAP Finance functional activities, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Tax, and baseline Controlling (CO).
• Take accountability for Finance as the primary functional area while coordinating Sales & Service, Procurement, and Projects from a project management perspective.
• Design organizational structures, chart of accounts, and finance solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Support intercompany transactions, eliminations, financial consolidation, and IFRS/GAAP compliance.
• Lead SAP FICO implementation activities, solution design, and functional delivery.
• Manage onshore and offshore teams, deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Mentor team members and drive collaboration across functional and technical teams.
• Present recommendations and solutions to senior stakeholders and C-level executives.
Requirements
• SAP FI/FICO: Strong knowledge of General Ledger, AP, AR, Tax, New GL, and baseline CO.
• SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud: Mandatory hands-on experience with Public Cloud solutions.
• Implementation Leadership: Experience as FICO Lead on 2–3 full life-cycle implementations and sub-module lead on 5–8 implementations.
• Strong understanding of organizational structure, chart of accounts, IFRS/GAAP, and multinational finance processes.
• Experience with intercompany accounting, eliminations, and financial consolidations.
• Ability to manage onshore/offshore teams and cross-functional workstreams.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, leadership, and executive presentation skills.
• 9–12 years of overall experience, including at least 3 years of relevant experience in the role.
• Consulting experience and the ability to travel weekly to the client/project location.