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• Lead the FICO workstream in the S/4HANA implementation, managing design, configuration, testing, and deployment phases. Conduct requirement workshops with finance and controlling stakeholders to gather and document business needs. Design and configure SAP FICO modules including: General Ledger (GL) Accounts Payable (AP) Accounts Receivable (AR) Asset Accounting (AA) Cost Center Accounting (CCA) Profit Center Accounting (PCA) Internal Orders (IO) Product Costing (CO-PC) Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) Align financial processes with S/4HANA innovations such as Universal Journal (ACDOCA), New Asset Accounting, and Central Finance concepts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (MM, SD, PP, HR, etc.) to ensure end-to-end business integration. Work closely with technical teams (ABAP, Basis, Security, Fiori) for custom developments and enhancements. Lead data migration and validation activities for finance-related master and transactional data. Manage testing cycles (SIT, UAT) and provide end-user training and support during go-live and stabilization. Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, providing insights on process improvement and best practices. Prepare functional specifications, design documents, and test scripts. Minimum 15 years of SAP Finance & Controlling experience, with at least 3 full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations as FICO lead. Deep understanding of S/4HANA Finance architecture, including Universal Journal, Fiori apps, and embedded analytics. Strong functional knowledge of finance processes (GL, AR/AP, AA, CO, and Financial Closing). Experience integrating FICO with other SAP modules (MM, SD, PP, PS). Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and project management best practices. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, global project environment. SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification Experience in Central Finance or Group Reporting modules Exposure to multi-country rollouts or complex business environments Understanding of taxation, treasury, and banking integration Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related discipline. Professional accounting certification (CA, CPA, CMA) is an added advantage. Strong leadership and communication abilities. Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams. Strategic mindset with attention to operational details. Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.