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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Consultant with deep expertise in S/4HANA Financial Transformation across both B2B and B2C business models. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering end-to-end finance transformation programmes, modernising legacy ERP landscapes, and driving process standardisation across complex, multi-entity organisations. Key Responsibilities Financial Transformation & Implementation โ Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA FICO implementation and transformation projects covering both B2B and B2C business models. โ Drive financial process redesign and standardisation as part of SAP S/4HANA migration from ECC or legacy ERP systems. โ Conduct fit-gap analysis, blueprint workshops, and solution design sessions with business and finance stakeholders. โ Configure and implement core FICO modules: General Ledger (New GL), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Centre Accounting, Profit Centre Accounting, and Internal Orders. โ Support Universal Journal (ACDOCA) adoption and simplification of financial close processes in S/4HANA. B2B & B2C Specific Finance Processes โ Design and implement order-to-cash (O2C) processes for B2C high-volume transaction scenarios including billing, revenue recognition, and collections. โ Configure procure-to-pay (P2P) and intercompany accounting processes for B2B enterprise scenarios. โ Implement SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR / IFRS 15) for complex B2B/B2C contract-based revenue models. โ Configure credit management, dunning, and dispute management for both B2B enterprise clients and B2C consumer portfolios. โ Support integration of SAP S/4HANA with e-commerce, CRM, and digital payment platforms common in B2C environments. Controlling & Management Accounting โ Design and configure product costing, material ledger, and actual costing in S/4HANA for manufacturing and service-oriented businesses. โ Implement profitability analysis (CO-PA) โ both account-based and costing-based โ to support B2B and B2C segment reporting. โ Configure overhead cost controlling, activity-based costing, and internal order management. โ Support management reporting and financial consolidation requirements using SAP S/4HANA and Group Reporting. Integration & Technical Collaboration โ Collaborate with SD, MM, PP, and PS module teams to ensure seamless FI-CO integration across end-to-end business processes. โ Work with BTP, SAP Integration Suite, and middleware teams for financial data integration with third-party and digital commerce platforms. โ Partner with technical teams on RICEFW development, custom reports, and BADIs/enhancements for finance processes. โ Support data migration activities including legacy financial data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and loading using LSMW or S/4HANA migration cockpit. Required Skills & Experience Mandatory Requirements โ 6+ years of SAP FICO experience with a minimum of 2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations. โ Proven experience in financial transformation projects covering B2B enterprise and/or B2C consumer-facing business models. โ Strong hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance modules: New GL, AP, AR, AA, CCA, PCA, CO-PA. โ Experience with Universal Journal, Central Finance, and S/4HANA simplified financial architecture. โ Strong understanding of financial accounting standards: IFRS, GAAP, and country-specific localisation requirements. โ Experience in fit-gap analysis, business process design, configuration, testing (SIT/UAT), and go-live support. โ Excellent stakeholder management and ability to engage with CFOs, Finance Directors, and business process owners. Preferred / Good to Have โ Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud or RISE with SAP engagements. โ Knowledge of SAP Group Reporting / consolidation for multi-entity organisations. โ Exposure to SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) โ IFRS 15 compliance. โ Experience with SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), or embedded analytics for finance reporting. โ Familiarity with Agile/hybrid delivery methodologies in SAP transformation programmes. โ SAP S/4HANA Finance certification (preferred). โ Experience integrating SAP FICO with Boomi, MuleSoft, or SAP Integration Suite. Educational Qualifications โ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Information Systems, or a related field. โ MBA in Finance or CA / CPA / ACCA qualification is an added advantage. โ SAP S/4HANA Finance or SAP Certified Application Associate certification preferred. Key Competencies Business Acumen: Strong understanding of financial processes in both B2B enterprise and B2C consumer environments Transformation Mindset: Ability to challenge the status quo and drive process simplification and standardisation Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication โ able to present complex topics to non-technical stakeholders Problem Solving: Structured analytical approach to resolving complex FICO configuration and integration issues Collaboration: Team player with proven ability to work across functional and technical teams in large programme environments Ownership: Takes accountability for deliverables from design through to go-live and hypercare support