Outsourced 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/4 Hana 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/4 Hana environment.
- Provide expert support for finance, costing, and fund management operations.
- Ensure and 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/4 Hana.
- Lead integration of FI (GL, AA, AR ,AP and VAT), CO (CCA, PCA, PC and Copa) modules with MM, WM, Ariba, SD, PM, PS, PP, QM and HCM relating to Logistics, production, maintenance and process related process.

S/4 Hana-Specific Scope
- Lead SAP teams and oversee full-cycle projects including S/4 Hana implementations, upgrades, and rollouts.
- Define and execute SAP roadmaps aligned with business and IT strategies.
- Ensure seamless integration with non-SAP ERP s, cloud platforms, and tools like SAP Ariba and 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 and 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.

Skills and Competencies
- Deep expertise in SAP Fico, Treasury, BCM, BPC, and Funds Management.
- Proficiency in S/4 Hana, Ariba, VAT and integration with Non-SAP ERP s.
- Strong leadership and excellent project management skills.
- Excellent problem solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
- experience with WRICEF, ABAP coordination, and UAT.
Qualifications: Education
- Graduate in finance, BCom or MBA
- SAP Certified Associate Financials and Costing (ECC6 / S/4 Hana)
- 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/4 Hana.
- Industry exposure in manufacturing (cement/any other mandatory), Construction, Property, Retail, Shipping and trading etc.