Overview
The SAP FICO Senior Consultant plays a critical role in optimizing financial processes within an organization. This position is essential for managing the financial accounting and controlling (FICO) modules of SAP ensuring seamless integration with other business processes. The Senior Consultant collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to design implement and enhance SAP solutions tailored to the organizations unique needs. This role not only requires in-depth knowledge of the SAP system but also a comprehensive understanding of financial practices and regulations. As a key team member the Senior Consultant is responsible for ensuring that financial data is accurate consistent and compliant with standards. The position demands strong analytical skills strategic thinking and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Lead the design and configuration of advanced SAP workflows to meet complex business requirements.
Serve as a technical architect providing expertise in SAP workflow frameworks best practices and scalable solutions.
Review and validate design specifications created by other team members ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
Identify and implement workflow optimizations to enhance efficiency reduce errors and improve process visibility.
Regularly review workflows to align with changing business needs and regulatory requirements.
Lead workshops and brainstorming sessions with business process owners to identify automation opportunities and streamline operations.
Act as a project leader on workflow-related initiatives coordinating with project teams and managing timelines deliverables and resources.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior SAP Workflow consultants and support staff fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Develop and enforce best practices for SAP Workflow design documentation and testing.
Collaborate closely with business analysts developers and functional SAP module owners (e.g. MM SD FI HR to ensure seamless integration of workflows across modules.
Act as the main point of contact for workflow-related matters providing clear communication with stakeholders to understand requirements and set expectations.
Work with external consultants or vendors to bring in additional expertise or support for complex projects.
Lead workflow-related testing and validation during SAP upgrades patches and system migrations ensuring continued functionality.
Ensure all workflows are compliant with industry regulations internal policies and security requirements.
Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate the smooth adoption of new workflows or workflow updates.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of detailed workflow documentation including configuration guides process flow diagrams and training materials.
Provide regular reports and insights on workflow performance issue resolution and automation benefits to management.
Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible for future troubleshooting and training needs.
Skills & Experience :
Bachelor s degree in Information Technology Computer Science Business or related field. Master s degree preferred.
9y of experience in one or more SAP modules.
Expertise in SAP Workflow SAP ABAP and a strong understanding of at least one SAP module (e.g. MM SD FI HR).
Advanced knowledge of SAP Fiori SAP S/4HANA and integration tools such as SAP PI/PO.
Experience with SAP BPM (Business Process Management) and SAP BRF (Business Rule Framework Plus).
Proficiency in business process mapping and SAP workflow monitoring tools.
Familiarity with Agile or other project management methodologies is preferred.
Knowledge of RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and other automation tools is desirable.
SAP Certified Development Specialist or SAP S/4HANA certification preferred.
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