SAP FICO Project Manager.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Project Manager to lead SAP Finance and
Controlling (FICO) implementation, rollout, upgrade, and support projects. The ideal
candidate will be responsible for managing project delivery, stakeholder engagement,
resource planning, risk management, and ensuring successful implementation of SAP
Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) solutions aligned with business
objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Lead end-to-end SAP FICO implementation, migration, rollout, upgrade, and
enhancement projects.
Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements.
Manage project plans, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies.
Track project progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and
leadership.
Ensure adherence to project governance and quality standards.
SAP FICO Functional Leadership
Drive requirement gathering, fit-gap analysis, solution design, configuration,
testing, and deployment activities.
Provide expertise in SAP FI modules including:
o General Ledger (GL)
o Accounts Payable (AP)
o Accounts Receivable (AR)
o Asset Accounting (AA)
o Bank Accounting
o Tax Configuration
o Financial Closing
Manage SAP CO areas including:
o Cost Center Accounting
o Profit Center Accounting
o Internal Orders
o Product Costing
o Profitability Analysis (COPA)
Stakeholder & Team Management
Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Audit, and IT teams.
Lead cross-functional teams comprising SAP consultants, developers, testers,
and business users.
Facilitate workshops and steering committee meetings.
Manage vendor and third-party relationships.
Testing & Deployment
Oversee SIT, UAT, regression testing, and defect management.
Ensure successful cutover planning and go-live activities.
Support hypercare and post-production stabilization.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and audit
requirements.
Maintain project documentation, process flows, and solution design documents.
Support SOX and regulatory compliance initiatives where applicable.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Business
Administration, or related field.
8+ years of SAP FICO experience.
3+ years of SAP Project Management experience.
Hands-on experience in at least 2-3 full lifecycle SAP implementations.
Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and controlling
processes.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations preferred.
Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and Agile/Waterfall delivery models.
Preferred Certifications
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting
SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification
PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent Project Management certification
Required Skills
Functional Skills
SAP FI/CO Configuration
Financial Accounting & Controlling
SAP S/4HANA Finance
Integration with MM, SD, PP, PS, and Treasury modules
Financial Closing & Reporting
Cost Management & Profitability Analysis
Project Management Skills
Project Planning & Execution
Risk & Issue Management
Budget & Resource Management
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Vendor Management
Soft Skills
Leadership and team management
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Customer-focused approach
Ability to work in global and cross-functional environments
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-time project delivery
Budget adherence
Successful go-live and stabilization
Business user satisfaction
Reduction of project risks and critical defects
Compliance with governance and audit requirements
Nice to Have
Experience with Central Finance (CFIN)
SAP Group Reporting
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
SAP BTP integrations
Migration from ECC to S/4HANA
Global rollout experience
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