Functional specialist

Job Opening: Senior Functional Specialist (SAP FICO)

Role Overview : As a Senior Functional Specialist (SAP FICO) this role will drive the strategic implementation and optimization of SAP solutions including S/4HANA and other ERP solutions across financial operational domains and drive digital transformation initiatives aligned with business goals. Report to Section Head - MIS.

Key Responsibilities

FICO Solution Architecture

- Design and configure SAP FICO (FI CO Treasury BCM BPC) solutions in S/4HANA environment.

- Provide expert support for finance costing and fund management operations.

- Ensure & support compliance with IFRS ICFR Internal/External audits VAT and ISMS ISO 27001:2022 controls.

- Manage master data user roles and authorization controls.

- Lead the transition and optimization of financial processes in S/4HANA.

- Lead integration of FI (GL AA AR AP & VAT) CO (CCA PCA PC & COPA) modules with MM WM ARIBA SD PM PS PP QM & HCM relating to Logistics production maintenance and process related process.

S/4HANA-Specific Scope

- Lead SAP teams and oversee full-cycle projects including S/4HANA implementations upgrades and roll-outs.

- Define and execute SAP roadmaps aligned with business and IT strategies.

- Ensure seamless integration with non-SAP ERPs cloud platforms and tools like SAP Ariba & Business Data Cloud.

- Drive automation and process optimization across finance and operations.

- Maintain alignment of SAP functionalities with organizational and regulatory requirements.

- Implement innovations such as Fiori apps and real-time analytics (SAC/other).

- Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.

Strategic & Operational Support

- Collaborate with business units to align SAP solutions with strategic objectives.

- Provide training and support to end-users and finance teams.

- Coordinate and ensure seamless business continuity with Infrastructure section projects.

Qualifications: Education

- Graduate in finance BCom or MBA

- SAP Certified Associate Financials & Costing (ECC6 / S/4HANA)

- CA / CMA / PMP is preferred

Experience

- 10 years in SAP operations Finance Accounting and Costing

- 5 years in a leadership role managing SAP FICO in ECC / S/4HANA

- Industry exposure in manufacturing (cement/any other mandatory) Construction Property Retail Shipping and trading etc.

Skills & Competencies

- Deep expertise in SAP FICO Treasury BCM BPC and Funds Management

- Proficiency in S/4HANA Ariba VAT and integration with Non-SAP ERPs

- Strong leadership and excellent project management skills

- Excellent problem solving communication and stakeholder engagement

- Experience with WRICEF ABAP coordination and UAT