Job Title: SAP FICO Lead Consultant
Location: Pune (Hybrid)
Work Hours: UK Shift
Experience Level: Senior (10+ Years)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven SAP FICO Lead Consultant to join our team for an international rollout project. This role requires a strong background in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) with 10+ years of hands-on experience, including 23 full lifecycle SAP implementations. The ideal candidate will also bring in-depth knowledge of UK/US taxation, e-invoicing, and significant exposure to the Oil & Gas industry.
This is a hybrid role based out of Pune, with UK shift working hours and direct collaboration with international stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of SAP FICO solutions tailored to business requirements.
- Configure and support key FI modules: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA).
- Configure and support key CO modules: Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing.
- Conduct gap analysis and develop functional specifications for custom developments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (MM, SD, PP) for seamless SAP module integration.
- Drive end-to-end project implementation: blueprinting, configuration, testing, data migration, training, go-live, and post-go-live support.
- Ensure system compliance with internal controls and external regulatory (taxation) standards.
- Provide ongoing support and identify continuous improvement opportunities in SAP FICO processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 10+ years of SAP FICO implementation and support experience.
- 23 full-cycle SAP implementations in a lead consultant role.
- In-depth knowledge of UK/US taxation and e-invoicing processes.
- Strong integration knowledge with other SAP modules (MM, SD, PP).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence in Pune as needed.
- Willingness to work in UK business hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP FICO Certification.
- Experience with S/4HANA migration and implementation.
- Familiarity with SAP Fiori apps and SAP Activate methodology.
- Working knowledge of ServiceNow, JIRA, or similar project tracking tools.
Why Join Us
- Be a part of a high-impact, global SAP rollout project.
- Collaborate with a diverse, international team.
- Engage in a challenging environment with continuous learning opportunities.
- Flexible hybrid work culture.
