SAP FICO Specialist (Lead)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Specialist (Lead) to own, govern, and continuously improve our global SAP Finance and Controlling landscape. This role combines hands-on SAP FICO configuration with strategic leadership, solution architecture, team leadership, and finance transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
SAP FICO Leadership & Governance - Own and govern the global SAP FICO template, ensuring design integrity, regional consistency, and controlled localization. Define and drive the SAP FICO roadmap, including S/4HANA enhancements, simplification initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts. Lead end-to-end solution architecture for SAP FICO initiatives from requirements gathering through deployment and support. Provide strategic guidance to finance and business stakeholders on SAP best practices.
Hands-On SAP Configuration (Approximately 50% of Role) - Configure and support SAP FICO modules including: General Ledger (GL/New GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets, Cost Center & Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing (CO-PC), Profitability Analysis (COPA), Banking & Treasury. Troubleshoot complex functional issues and implement scalable solutions.
Program Delivery & AMS Leadership - Lead SAP FICO workstreams for implementations, upgrades, rollouts, and transformation programs. Oversee Application Management Services (AMS), including SLA management, incident resolution, change management, and continuous service improvement. Partner with PMO, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. Review and guide FRICE development activities with technical teams.
Integration & Collaboration - Collaborate with internal application teams to support integrations between SAP FICO and third-party enterprise systems. Ensure effective integration with SAP MM, SD, PP, and PM modules. Collaborate with finance, shared services, and IT teams to optimize business processes.
Financial Close & Process Improvement - Support month-end and year-end close activities and coordinate system readiness with AMS teams. Lead regular collaboration sessions with AP, AR, GL, and Costing stakeholders. Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve financial close efficiency and reporting accuracy. Present process improvement initiatives and business cases to leadership.
Innovation & AI - Drive the adoption of AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Cortex, and related tools within Finance and Controlling processes. Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and business performance through automation and innovation.
Qualifications
9+ years of SAP FICO functional experience.
3+ years of leadership, management, or team lead experience.
Deep hands-on SAP FICO configuration expertise.
Minimum of three full-cycle SAP implementations within multinational organizations.
Experience developing global SAP templates and supporting multi-country deployments.
Strong AMS operational experience, including SLA, incident, problem, and change management.
Proven integration experience with SAP MM, SD, PP, and PM.
Experience managing globally distributed teams.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
SAP S/4HANA Certification.
Experience with finance transformation and S/4HANA migration programs.
Treasury and Banking solution experience.
Experience applying AI and automation technologies within ERP and finance environments.
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Professional development and certification support.
Opportunity to lead strategic SAP finance transformation initiatives within a global enterprise environment.
For immediate consideration email resume to amanix@blackrockres.com.