Role Title: SAP S/4HANA FICO Lead
Function: Finance Systems & Transformation
Seniority: Senior
Location: Halle, Westfalen, Germany (Travel required)
Languages: Fluent in English and German
Experience : 8+ Yrs
We are looking for an experienced SAP S/4HANA FICO Lead to spearhead our finance systems transformation journey. This role will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA Finance (FICO) modules, ensuring seamless integration with business processes and compliance with global standards. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between finance stakeholders and IT, driving excellence in system adoption and process efficiency.
Tasks
🎯 Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end implementation and support of SAP S/4HANA FICO modules.
* Partner with finance and business teams to translate requirements into system solutions.
* Drive process harmonization and automation within finance operations.
* Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and internal control frameworks.
* Manage system upgrades, enhancements, and integration projects.
* Provide expert guidance and training to finance teams on SAP functionalities.
* Collaborate with IT and external partners to ensure system stability and scalability.
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on SAP finance transformation strategy.
* Travel as required to support global rollouts and stakeholder engagement.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or IT.
* Minimum 8+ years of experience in SAP FICO implementation and support, with at least 3+ years in SAP S/4HANA projects.
* Strong expertise in core finance processes (General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Asset Accounting, Controlling, Profitability Analysis).
* Hands-on experience with integration to other SAP modules (MM, SD, PP).
* Proven track record of leading SAP projects and managing stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills in English and German (both written and spoken).
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
* Willingness to travel internationally as required.