SAP FICO Functional Lead

Position: SAP FICO Functional Lead

Location: Remote with travel

Employment type: Contract to hire

End-client domain: Clean energy holding and manufacturing company

About the client

Client is manufacturing photovoltaic products (Solar panels), using discrete manufacturing, "Made to Order", leveraging "Variant Configuration all strongly preferred. This is a SAP GROW or RISE (SAP Cloud offerings) implementation that will be approximately 6 months. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at client.

Job details

We are seeking an experienced Principal-level SAP FICO Lead Functional Consultant with project management skills on previous projects. Someone to lead the SAP finance initiative within a discrete manufacturing environment. This role will partner with finance and IT teams to deliver configuration and enhancements, specializing in FICO, Discrete manufacturing, and SCM implementations and support across core financial processes. Also having served as a project manager on previous smaller scope projects.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the full lifecycle implementation of FI, CO, and associated SAP modules from in discrete manufacturing and "Made to Order" processes leveraging variant configuration.

Some post-implementation support

Specializes in SAP package solutions and their functional capabilities, using them to address business requirements, reduce costs, and improve operational visibility.

Essential Job Functions

Manage a team responsible for SAP package software application implementation through configuration and development.

Lead workshops to determine system requirements and document findings.

Lead projects, allocate resources, and ensure on-time delivery.

Configure FI, CO, and associated SAP modules.

Provide functional specifications for technical development.

Identify and address technical and operational challenges proactively

Monitor and report on project progress and financial metrics.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Foster an environment of teamwork and effective communication.

Establish and maintain long-term executive relationships by performing billable advisory services.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e., Computer Science) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

8+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 3+ years in a similar role years of relevant work experience in software engineering and management.

Proficiency in 1 or more software languages and development methodologies.

Proven experience in team management and software project execution.

Solid technical knowledge in packaged applications.

Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.

Other Qualifications

An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus (e.g., MBA).