SAP FICO Consultant

About the role

The Infosys Life Sciences unit is dedicated to advancing the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries through innovative digital solutions. We focus on integrating advanced AI and automation to enhance operational efficiency and support long-term business objectives. Join us to be part of a team that is transforming the life sciences sector, driving innovation, and improving patient outcome.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex business processes to identify optimization opportunities and draft detailed requirement specifications that align with enterprise architecture standards
• Define and develop solution architecture, steering customization and integration efforts based on thorough business analysis
• Design and implement advanced customizations based on ERP platform's capabilities and limitations and develop critical software applications in collaboration with the development team
• Develop and implement complex integration workflows to connect the ERP system with external applications, while leading large-scale data migration strategies to ensure data integrity
• Implement advanced performance optimization strategies focused on scalability, reliability, and user experience, while leading compliance initiatives through audits, to uphold security protocols and industry standards
• Develop detailed documentation for complex ERP customizations and lead training workshops tailored to various user groups, to ensure effective knowledge transfer

Required qualifications

• Experience in SAP FICO module along with any experience with Pharmaceutical Industry
• Experience in implementation projects, template built and global roll out projects
• Strong SAP S/4HANA Finance experience, including SAP GL, AR, AP, Fixed Assets, plus integration knowledge with Procurement, Operations, and Logistics
• Experience with global ERP reporting initiatives
• Lead requirements discovery, fit-gap analysis, and future-state process design for Financial Processes
• Lead UAT planning/execution, defect triage, training, cutover, and rollout planning for a global user community
• Proven experience in SAP implementations, detailed process analysis and design, system architecture, technology standards, CSV, GXP and SOX requirements
• Proven track record of broad industry experience and excellent understanding of complex enterprise IT landscapes and relationships

Preferred qualifications

• Financial Close Automation: Analyze existing financial close processes (Record to Report, Consolidation, Reconciliation, Reporting) to identify automation opportunities
• Design and implement automated workflows for journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany processes, and close checklists
• Drive automation of recurring tasks using tools such as RPA (UiPath, Power Automate), Alteryx, BlackLine, Trintech, SAP BPC/SAC, or other close optimization platforms
• Support development of smart dashboards and automated reporting solutions to reduce manual effort
• Process Improvement & Standardization: Lead process mapping workshops to document current and future state financial close processes
• Define standard operating procedures, internal controls, and best practices for automated close
• Improve data flow between finance systems (ERP, sub ledgers, consolidation tools)
• Ensure alignment with global process standards and compliance requirements (SOX, audit, IFRS/GAAP)
• System Integration & Solution Delivery: Collaborate with IT and business teams to integrate automation solutions with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Participate in requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, testing (SIT, UAT), and deployment activities
• Troubleshoot automation issues and ensure sustainability through monitoring and enhancements
• Oversee change management, training, and adoption of new automated processes
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Finance Controllers, FP&A, Shared Services, and Technology teams
• Communicate project updates, risks, and benefits to senior stakeholders
• Act as a trusted advisor to finance teams on automation capabilities and best practices

Pay

• In CA, WA, NY, CO, MD, IL, MN, NJ, VT, MA: $114,000 to $167,000
• In Washington, DC: $106,000 to $147,500

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off