SAP S/4HANA FICO Lead

Role Title: SAP S/4HANA FICO Lead Function: Finance Systems & Transformation Seniority: Senior Location: Halle, Westfalen, Germany (Travel required) Languages: Fluent in English and German Experience : 8+ Yrs

We are looking for an experienced SAP S/4HANA FICO Lead to spearhead our finance systems transformation journey. This role will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA Finance (FICO) modules, ensuring seamless integration with business processes and compliance with global standards. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between finance stakeholders and IT, driving excellence in system adoption and process efficiency.

Tasks

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and support of SAP S/4HANA FICO modules.

• Partner with finance and business teams to translate requirements into system solutions.

• Drive process harmonization and automation within finance operations.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and internal control frameworks.

• Manage system upgrades, enhancements, and integration projects.

• Provide expert guidance and training to finance teams on SAP functionalities.

• Collaborate with IT and external partners to ensure system stability and scalability.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on SAP finance transformation strategy.

• Travel as required to support global rollouts and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or IT.

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in SAP FICO implementation and support, with at least 3+ years in SAP S/4HANA projects.

• Strong expertise in core finance processes (General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Asset Accounting, Controlling, Profitability Analysis).

• Hands-on experience with integration to other SAP modules (MM, SD, PP).

• Proven track record of leading SAP projects and managing stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills in English and German (both written and spoken).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• Willingness to travel internationally as required.