Sap Fico Lead/Senior Manager/Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage the SAP FICO functional team, ensuring successful delivery of projects and support activities.
• Define the SAP FICO roadmap aligned with business objectives and finance transformation goals.
• Collaborate with senior finance and IT leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements.
• Drive governance and compliance initiatives across financial systems.

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end SAP FICO implementations, upgrades, rollouts, and support projects.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation effectively.
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, templates, and global design principles.
• Coordinate with cross-functional SAP modules (MM, SD, PP, HR, etc.) for integrated solutions.

Functional Expertise

• Provide expert-level SAP FICO configuration and solution design in areas such as:
• General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA)
• Product Costing, Internal Orders, and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)
• Integration with MM, SD, and other SAP modules
• Drive the implementation of new functionalities such as S/4HANA Finance, Central Finance, and Group Reporting.
• Lead workshops, gather business requirements, and translate them into technical specifications.

Support & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee L2/L3 production support for FICO processes and ensure timely resolution of incidents.
• Ensure system controls and financial compliance (SOX, internal audit).
• Promote automation, standardization, and simplification of financial processes.
• Partner with business users for testing, training, and change management activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Technology. MBA or Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA) preferred.
• Experience: 8-18 years of total experience, with at least 8+ years in SAP FICO and 35 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP FICO configuration and integration.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA Finance (migration, implementation, or Central Finance).
• Understanding of financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance processes.
• Familiarity with tools such as SAP Solution Manager, BTP, or SAP Analytics Cloud is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage global stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time, on-budget delivery of SAP projects
• Reduction in support incidents and system downtime
• Stakeholder satisfaction (Finance and Business teams)
• Compliance and audit success rates
• Team performance and development metrics