SAP FICO Consultant (S/4HANA Public Cloud)

Location: Remote / Hybrid / Onsite (Project Dependent)

Job Type: Contract

Experience Level: Mid-Senior (3–5+ Years Preferred)

Clearance/Specialty: Finance, Manufacturing & Costing Integration

Role Overview

As an SAP FICO Consultant, you will be a critical architect of financial transformation, leading the design and deployment of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud solutions. You will bridge the gap between core financial accounting and complex manufacturing operations, ensuring seamless integration across global multi-company landscapes.

You will leverage the SAP Activate methodology to deliver high-performance solutions within the GROW/RISE with SAP ecosystems, driving efficiency in product costing, variance analysis, and automated financial closures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Design & Architecture

Lead the end-to-end configuration of S/4HANA Public Cloud modules including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, and Cash Management.
Architect and manage financial close processes, ensuring compliance with global reporting standards.
Implement and manage Flexible Workflows for AP approvals, journal entries, and budget controls.

2. Manufacturing & Costing Integration

Drive the integration between Finance (FI/CO) and Operations (MM/PP) to streamline the Make-to-Stock (MTS) and Make-to-Order (MTO) cycles.
Configure complex Product Cost Planning: Activity Price Planning, Cost Component Structures, and Overhead calculations.
Automate account determinations for Inventory, GR/IR, COGS, and Production Variances.
Manage Month-End manufacturing activities, including settlement and Material Ledger alignment.

3. Cloud Lifecycle Management

Execute configuration via Central Business Configuration (CBC) and SSCUIs.
Deploy SAP Best Practice scope items (e.g., 1GA, 1J2, 3F0, BJN) while navigating Public Cloud standard design restrictions.
Govern Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Business Role assignments.

4. Data Strategy & Execution

Lead data migration workstreams using the SAP Migration Cockpit, ensuring the integrity of master data for Business Partners, Assets, and Materials.
Own the testing lifecycle: System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Hypercare support.

Basic Qualifications

Experience: 3–5+ years of hands-on SAP FICO experience with at least one full-lifecycle S/4HANA implementation.
Technical Depth: Profound knowledge of Product Costing, Production Order Accounting, and Variance Analysis.
Ecosystem Knowledge: Mastery of Fiori Apps, Business Partner concepts, and the SAP Activate Methodology.
Operational Excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage multi-currency exchange rates, global tax configurations, and complex financial closures.

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud Expertise: Direct experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (GROW/RISE).
Advanced Costing: Hands-on experience with Material Ledger and multi-company manufacturing environments.
Technical Integration: Exposure to SAP BTP / CPI for external system integrations.
Certification: SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA Cloud (Finance).
Industry Focus: Background in global manufacturing rollouts or aerospace/defense financial standards.

Professional Attributes

Analytical Rigor: Ability to translate business requirements into standard SAP functionality without over-engineering.
Communication: Strong client-facing presence with the ability to explain technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders.
Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, agile environments with a proactive "ownership" mindset.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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