Sr SAP FICO Consultant

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Position Summary:

Join our dynamic team as a Finance Business Analyst and make a significant impact on our company's success! In this role, you will be a key player in driving innovation and collaborating with multi-functional teams within our global landscape. Applying your analytical skills and strategic attitude, you will drive productivity, optimize processes, and contribute to groundbreaking projects. As a trusted advisor to the business community, you will play a vital role in translating business needs into innovative solutions, using ground breaking tools and technologies. Join our supportive and collaborative team that values your expertise and be at the forefront of technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Articulate & document business requirements in an analytical manner to find out the exact business need
• Bring in SAP standard processes to enhanced user experience, business effectiveness and efficiency
• Understand how new changes in one functional area can impact other functions
• Create strategic roadmap for SAP modules related to Finance in the given business environment & needs
• Work as a critical link between IT and Business teams to mitigate challenges, risks and issues
• Work with multiple partners to drive solution architecture, timely delivery with quality output
• Management and accountability for the achievement of all Metrics (SLAs)
• Suggest process improvements and automation to improve Finance critical metrics like improved AR TAT, accurate accounting, efficient working capital management, improving profitability etc.
• Provide solutions in an Agile setting
• Work with various partners to build project plans – Scope definition, Timeline and Budgeting
• Train Super Users for new solutions implemented and ensure training to all relevant users in a ‘collaborative’ way
• Resolving day to day issues in SAP Finance area
• Make SAP configurations for standard changes
• Support cutover activities for projects and Master Data governance

Key Skills:

• A solid understanding of financial concepts, regulations, and industry-specific requirements
• Solid understanding of the business operations including knowledge of key performance indicators (critical metrics) and various finance compliances
• Effective communication skills to interact with cross function team members at all levels
• Good grasp of SAP FICO functionalities

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant, CA Inter, MBA Finance, Bachelor's / Master degree in Accounting
• 6-10+ years of experience in SAP FICO area. Having knowledge of other SAP modules is an added advantage e.g. SAP PS, SAP SD   
• In depth understanding of Finance Operations in multi-country SAP template solution
• Expert knowledge of business processes in Finance operations including multi-functional teams such as Customer Service, Supply Chain etc.
• SAP module / other IT certification