SAP FICO CONSULTANT - OUTSIDE IR35

SAP FICO Lead Consultant

My client, a leading business services group based near Oxford Circus, is currently implementing SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud as its new global ERP platform.

To support the day-to-day operation of this system, they are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Consultant.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering multiple large-scale finance system implementations within multinational organisations, covering the full lifecycle from initial design through to go-live and transition into BAU. They should also have experience across key ERP workstreams, including Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Bank & Cash Management, and Tax.

Strong collaboration skills are essential, as the role involves working closely with project teams, finance stakeholders, and wider business functions. Excellent communication skills are required, along with the ability to translate complex financial processes into clear, user-friendly documentation such as process flows and training materials.

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A core responsibility is engaging with stakeholders to gather and define financial process requirements. This includes:

• Running workshops with business users
• Documenting current ("As-Is") processes and designing future ("To-Be") states
• Performing gap analysis and recommending SAP-based solutions

SAP FICO Configuration

Following requirements gathering, the consultant will configure the system in line with best practices, including:

• Setting up company codes, fiscal calendars, and charts of accounts
• Configuring General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Asset Accounting (AA)
• Establishing cost centres, profit centres, internal orders, and other Controlling (CO) components
• Defining tax structures, payment terms, and automatic account determination

Testing and Validation

Ensuring the solution meets business needs through:

• Creating and executing unit, integration, and UAT test scenarios
• Identifying and resolving configuration and data issues
• Supporting users during validation and testing phases

End-User Training and Documentation

Supporting successful adoption by:

• Updating and maintaining user documentation
• Delivering training sessions to finance teams and stakeholders
• Providing post-go-live support

Support and Maintenance

Ongoing system support responsibilities include:

• Managing and resolving user tickets
• Supporting system upgrades and patch implementations

Integration with Other Modules

SAP FICO integrates with modules such as MM, SD, and HCM. The consultant will:

• Understand financial data flows from integrated modules
• Collaborate with other functional consultants
• Ensure accurate data flow and reconciliation across systems

Continuous Improvement

Driving system optimisation through:

• Recommending enhancements and new functionalities
• Leveraging tools such as SAP Fiori to automate processes and improve reporting

• Extensive experience delivering end-to-end SAP FICO implementations within multinational environments
• Strong experience in "As-Is" and "To-Be" process mapping across Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Bank & Cash Management, Tax, and Project Accounting
• Proficiency with process mapping tools such as MS Visio or Lucidchart
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions where appropriate
• Ability to simplify complex processes into clear, structured documentation
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure within project timelines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with experience in ERP implementations and business process transformation