SAP FICO Consultant with S/4HANA and Group Reporting EU

This is a remote position.

Our client, a global healthcare company, is seeking an SAP FICO Functional Consultant with SAP S/4HANA and Group Reporting Expertise to spearhead a large-scale SAP implementation, roll-out, and maintenance projects. The selected candidate will lead the design, configuration and implementation of end-to-end solutions in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules within the SAP S/4HANA environment, focusing on Group Reporting functionality. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of finance and accounting business processes, a proven track record in delivering S/4HANA finance solutions and hands-on experience in SAP Group Reporting for consolidations.

• Solution Design & Configuration: Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP FICO modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, and Controlling) within an S/4HANA landscape
  
• Business Process Consulting: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand finance and accounting requirements and translate them into SAP solutions that align with industry best practices
  
• S/4HANA Integration: Ensure seamless integration between S/4HANA Finance and other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and external systems to support end-to-end business processes
  
• Group Reporting: Lead the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting for financial consolidation and reporting, ensuring accurate consolidation processes and financial statements
  
• Data Migration: Lead data migration activities from legacy systems to S/4HANA, including data mapping, cleansing, and validation, particularly focusing on financial data
  
• Testing & Validation: Lead the preparation and execution of unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for FICO configurations and Group Reporting
  
• Post Go-Live Support: Provide post-implementation support for SAP FICO and Group Reporting, troubleshooting issues, managing changes, and delivering continuous improvements
  
• Documentation & Training: Develop detailed functional specifications, training materials, and system documentation. Provide end-user training and knowledge transfer to ensure successful adoption
  
• Financial Close Optimization: Implement and enhance solutions that support financial close processes, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accuracy in reporting
  
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure that financial processes comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and provide accurate and timely reports
  
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, project managers, and technical consultants to ensure smooth project delivery
  

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, information technology, or a related field
  
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in SAP FICO
  
• In-depth experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance, including New General Ledger (New GL), Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), and Universal Journal
  
• Extensive experience in implementing SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting for financial consolidation, including configuration of group structures, elimination processes, and consolidated financial statements.
  
• Expertise in Financial Accounting (GL, AP, AR, AA) and Controlling (Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing) modules
  
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, particularly in areas of financial consolidation, intercompany transactions, and group accounting
  
• Experience in data migration processes using SAP Migration Cockpit, LSMW, or other data transfer tools
  
• SAP S/4HANA Finance certification is highly preferred. Additional certifications in SAP FICO or Group Reporting are a plus
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and its integration with S/4HANA for advanced financial planning and reporting
  
• Familiarity with IFRS 16, IFRS 9, and other relevant accounting standards
  
• Experience with SAP Central Finance (CFIN) implementation
  
• Experience in SAP Activate methodology and Agile project management frameworks