Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced SAP S/4HANA FICO LEAD to lead the Finance & Controlling (FICO) workstream in a large-scale S/4HANA transformation project. The role requires strong expertise in SAP Finance, leadership in project delivery, and the ability to align technology with business objectives. The Senior Manager will oversee end-to-end design, implementation, stakeholder management, and governance of the FICO solution to ensure successful project outcomes.

Role & Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

Lead the SAP S/4HANA FICO workstream, ensuring timely and quality delivery of project milestones
Manage the full project lifecycle for Finance & Controlling, from requirements gathering, design, build, testing, and deployment to hypercare
Drive integration between FICO and other S/4HANA modules (e.g., MM, SD, PS) as well as external systems

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with business leaders, finance teams, and IT counterparts to understand strategic objectives and translate them into functional designs
Manage senior stakeholders and provide regular status updates to steering committees

Solution Design & Governance

Provide thought leadership and best practices for Finance transformation using SAP S/4HANA
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
Oversee solution governance, risk management, and change management for the FICO workstream

Team Management

Lead and mentor a team of system analysts.
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with technical teams, data migration, testing, and integration leads.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Ensure solution quality and adherence to project methodology (e.g., Activate, Agile, or Hybrid approaches).
Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and value realization post go-live

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related discipline
Must have 12+ years of SAP experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role managing large SAP Finance transformation projects
Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI, CO, Universal Journal, New Asset Accounting, RE-FX, Grantor/Grantee Management, In-house Cash, MDG, etc.)
Proven experience in greenfield S/4HANA implementations
Solid understanding of finance processes (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Asset Management, Treasury)
Demonstrated ability to manage project teams and multiple stakeholders in complex organizations
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Professional certifications such as SAP S/4HANA Finance, CPA, or PMP are a plus

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SAP FICO LEAD (Finance Systems)