SAP ECC/S4 HANA FICO Functional Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, work on detailed configuration, create to-be process flows and implement, with Agilent IT and implementation partners, complex projects and programs in SAP ECC FICO and S/4HANA Finance modules, with preference for someone with Group Reporting and SAP SAC experience.
• Translate broad business strategies, programs, projects into structured SAP business process flows.
• Serve as the functional/technical lead and Finance business process lead for finance-related SAP initiatives, from Finance perspective, partnering with Agilent IT and implementation partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand & gather requirements, prototype solution designs, for seamless integration for all finance priorities and across modules (FI, CO, MM, SD, PS), from Finance perspective.
• Be the leader that liaises with IT to represent all Finance stakeholders and Finance and compliance requirements (including Finance Operations, Tax, Global Trade, Financial Reporting & Consolidation, FP&A etc.).
• Drive data migration, cutover planning, and system testing for ECC to S/4 transitions.
• Solve complex system and process design issues, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
• Mentor junior teammates, lead project teams through delivery and project lifecycle.
• Be a role model for their peers and practice strong Agilent Values.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to align priorities, and build SAP solutions with business objectives, strategies and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in SAP FICO (ECC and S/4HANA).
• Deep techno-functional expertise in at least 2-3 sub-functions of Finance like Intercompany, RAR, FA, etc.
• SAP certifications in S/4HANA Finance and Group Reporting and SAC preferred.
• Hands-on and proven experience in current role on SAP FICO, S4 HANA.
• SAP Group Reporting, SAP Analytics Cloud highly preferred.
• For R2R, upgrading from Oracle EPM Suite to SAP S4 HANA Group Reporting and SAC experience highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of E2E business processes across Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, and Order-to-Cash.
• Demonstrated experience in leading global implementations and managing multi-geo teams, from Finance perspective.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep functional and technical experience working in SAP ECC and S/4HANA FICO modules.
• Proven working experience in Group Reporting and transitioning from legacy system (highly preferred Oracle EPM) to S4 HANA Group Reporting, highly preferred.
• In depth experience in Group Reporting, including Consolidation Process Knowledge, (Understanding of legal and management consolidation, including intercompany eliminations, currency translation, etc. ).
• Data Models, Data Monitor, Consolidation Monitor, and ownership tasks, highly preferred.
• Strong skills in interpreting financial data and troubleshooting consolidation issues.
• Excellent analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex workflows.
• Experience leading S4 HANA implementations, upgrades, especially in Group Reporting, and finance transformation contexts.
• Excellent communication, project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with third-party integrations preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP security, WRICEF development, and testing frameworks.