SAP FI-CO Senior Functional Consultant

REQUIREMENTS Minimum 6+ years of hands-on experience in SAP FI-CO consulting with at least one full-cycle SAP S/4HANA Cloud (Public or On-Premise) implementations. Strong functional expertise in SAP FI (GL, AR, AP, AA, BL), CO (Cost Centers, Profit Centers, Internal Orders, Product Costing) and at least one of the following: Treasury and Risk Management (SAP TRM) Cash Management Capable of leading client workshops, identifying gaps, and recommending solutions. Strong communication and problem-solving skills with business and technical stakeholders. Practical experience in Agile delivery, backlog management, and end-to-end project execution. Proven ability to work with clients across industries and translate business challenges into SAP solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (business and technical). Strong documentation capabilities (process flows, config rationale, test scripts, cutover plans). Self-driven and structured approach to task and time management. Ability to work independently and prioritize workstreams effectively. Demonstrated experience in mentoring junior team members, leading functional delivery streams and experience conducting end-user training. SAP FI/CO certification preferred; understanding of Group Reporting, Treasury, or localization is a plus. Business-level English proficiency required; additional languages are an advantage. RESPONSIBILITIES Client Engagement & Solution Design Lead fit-to-standard workshops and blueprint sessions for R2R (FI/CO) processes, ensuring alignment with SAP Best Practices. Guide clients in optimizing financial processes for scalability, compliance, and usability. Own the functional solution design, including cross-module (SD, MM, PS) and third-party system integration. Process Design & Documentation Translate complex business needs into functional designs, user stories, configuration, and test scenarios. Prepare and maintain comprehensive functional documentation, including architecture diagrams, use cases, configuration guides, test scripts, and cutover plans. Project Delivery & Implementation Manage the full SAP S/4HANA implementation lifecycle, including Explore, Realize, and Deploy phases. Lead critical project activities such as UAT execution, cutover planning, data migration validation, and go-live readiness. Provide post-go-live support and stabilization, ensuring solution effectiveness and user adoption. Agile Team Leadership Act as the functional lead for the FI-CO stream within cross-functional Agile project teams. Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, planning, refinement, and sprint reviews. Proactively identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and change impacts. Collaboration & Coordination Work closely with technical consultants and other functional streams to ensure seamless system integration and end-to-end performance. Handle change requests, issue resolution, and escalations independently, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes. Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing Mentor junior consultants by guiding their project contributions, allocating tasks, and supporting their learning. Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and help standardize delivery practices across the FI-CO team. Pre-Sales & Client Development Support RFI/RFP processes, including scoping, solution design input, estimation, and delivery of client presentations and demos.s.