SAP FICO Lead

Job Title :

SAP FICO

Lead Location :

Irving, TX 75039 (Hybrid)

Duration :

12+

Months Job Details:

Minimum years of experience required: 10 years Certification needed:

NA Must Have Skills:

SAP Finance (R2R)

Detailed Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Lead SAP Finance (R2R) Consultant with 10+ years of expertise in SAP Finance to lead the Record-to-Report (R2R) workstream in a large-scale global S/4HANA transformation initiative. The role demands strong leadership in financial process transformation, global template standardization, and S/4HANA Finance solution architecture, ensuring alignment between business objectives, regulatory requirements, and SAP best practices. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Transformation Lead the R2R workstream in S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield/Brownfield/Selective Data Transition) Define and drive global finance transformation strategy, including process standardization and harmonization Own the global template design for R2R processes across regions Partner with Finance leadership to align business vision with S/4HANA capabilities Solution Architecture & Design Own end-to-end S/4HANA Finance solution design for: o General Ledger (GL) with Universal Journal (ACDOCA) o Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) o Asset Accounting (AA) o Cost Center Accounting & Profit Center Accounting o Internal Orders and Product Costing (if applicable) Design chart of accounts harmonization, parallel accounting, and group reporting structures Lead fit-gap workshops, blueprinting, and solution design sessions Ensure adoption of S/4HANA standard best practices and simplifications Global Template & Rollouts Define and govern global finance template, ensuring consistency across countries Lead multi-country rollouts, including localization for tax, statutory, and compliance requirements Oversee cutover planning, financial data migration, and go-live strategy Support hypercare and stabilization phases Data Migration & Integration Define and oversee finance data migration strategy (GL balances, open items, assets, CO data) Collaborate with data teams to ensure data quality, reconciliation, and validation Design integrations with: o MM (Procure-to-Pay) o SD (Order-to-Cash) o EWM, TM, and external systems Manage interfaces, middleware, and financial reporting systems Close Process & Reporting Lead design and optimization of: o Financial closing processes (month-end/year-end) o Intercompany accounting and reconciliation o Group reporting and consolidation Drive adoption of: o S/4HANA Fiori apps for finance o Embedded analytics and real-time reporting Testing & Quality Governance Define and govern testing strategy (SIT, UAT, regression) Ensure financial accuracy, audit compliance, and control effectiveness Identify and mitigate risks related to financial processes and compliance Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead and mentor finance functional teams (onshore/offshore) Act as trusted advisor to CFO organization and business stakeholders Facilitate executive workshops and steering committee discussions Manage system integrators, vendors, and cross-functional teams Innovation & Continuous Improvement Drive finance transformation through: o Automation (RPA, workflows) o Advanced analytics & real-time dashboards o Central Finance (if applicable) Identify opportunities for process simplification and cost optimization Promote digital finance capabilities aligned with

SAP S/4HANA

roadmap Required Skills & Experience Experience 10+ years of SAP Finance (FICO) experience, with strong focus on R2R processes Proven leadership in S/4HANA Finance transformation programs Experience in global template design and multi-country deployments Strong exposure to financial closing, reporting, and compliance processes Functional & Technical Expertise Deep expertise in: o General Ledger, AP, AR, Asset Accounting o Universal Journal (ACDOCA) o Parallel accounting (IFRS, Local GAAP) o Intercompany reconciliation & group reporting Strong understanding of integration with MM, SD, and controlling modules

Knowledge of:

o Central Finance / Group Reporting (preferred) o Fiori apps and embedded analytics Leadership & Soft Skills Strong program leadership and ownership mindset Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills Ability to drive global alignment and change management Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Qualifications Bachelor s or Master s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field Professional certifications (CA, CPA, CMA preferred)

SAP S/4HANA

Finance Certification (strongly preferred) Preferred / Nice to Have Experience with: o Central Finance or Finance Shared Services transformation o SAP Group Reporting / BPC / SAC o RISE with SAP / Cloud deployments o Agile/SAFe methodologies Exposure to industries like Manufacturing, Pharma, Retail, or BFSI Additional Information Willingness to travel for global rollouts and workshops Experience working in global delivery and cross-cultural environments