SAP FICO - Citizen

Job Summary We are seeking a Platinum-level SAP Finance Consultant with deep expertise in SAP Product Costing (CO-PC) and Material Ledger (Actual Costing) . The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance transformations , including Universal Parallel Accounting (UPA) implementations. The consultant will play a key role in designing, configuring, and delivering end-to-end finance solutions for global SAP programs. Mandatory Requirements SAP Certified Consultant in SAP S/4HANA Finance . 10+ years of SAP FICO experience with strong specialization in: Product Costing (CO-PC) Material Ledger & Actual Costing Cost Object Controlling Inventory Valuation Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations (minimum 2–3 full lifecycle projects). Strong exposure to Universal Parallel Accounting (UPA) in S/4HANA. Experience in global template design, fit-gap analysis, configuration, testing, and deployment. Strong integration knowledge with: Financial Accounting (FI) Controlling (CO) Procurement (MM) Manufacturing (PP) Sales & Distribution (SD) Key Responsibilities Lead SAP Finance workstreams focused on Product Costing and Material Ledger. Design and implement Material Ledger, Actual Costing, and inventory valuation processes in S/4HANA. Configure and support Universal Parallel Accounting (UPA) solutions. Conduct business process workshops and gather requirements from stakeholders. Perform fit-gap analysis and recommend SAP best practices. Drive solution design, configuration, testing, data migration, and cutover activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across SAP modules. Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to Product Costing and Material Ledger. Provide guidance to business users and junior consultants. Preferred Qualifications Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, automotive, or industrial sectors. Knowledge of Central Finance, Group Reporting, and Margin Analysis is advantageous. PMP, Agile, or SAP Activate certification is a plus. Strong stakeholder management and client-facing consulting experience. Top 5 Must-Have Skills SAP Product Costing (CO-PC) SAP Material Ledger & Actual Costing SAP S/4HANA Finance Implementation Universal Parallel Accounting (UPA) SAP FI/CO Integration & Business Process Design Nice-to-Have Skills SAP Group Reporting Central Finance SAP Activate Methodology Data Migration & Cutover Planning Manufacturing Industry Experience Certification Requirement: Mandatory SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification