Local Only || SAP FICO Functional Lead || Chicago IL

SAP FICO Functional Lead in Chicago IL

Seeking an experienced and hands-on SAP FICO Functional Lead with strong expertise in SAP Finance & Controlling processes to lead support and transformation initiatives from testing end with at least one Implementation and Support experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SAP FICO implementation and support projects from Testing.
• Involve in business process workshops, requirement gathering, fit-gap analysis, and solution design discussions.
• SAP Finance and Controlling modules including:
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Asset Accounting (AA)
  • Bank Accounting
  • Cost Center Accounting (CCA)
  • Profit Center Accounting (PCA)
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Collections processes, including SAP FSCM.
• Analyze and resolve complex production support issues and process gaps.
• Collaborate with technical teams on interfaces, APIs, IDocs, enhancements, reports, workflows, and integrations.
• Strong experience in SIT, UAT, Regression Testing, and End-to-End Business Process Validation.
• Strong understanding of SAP process integration testing across FICO, MM, SD, Group Reporting and BI Reporting Solutions and FSCM modules.
• Ability to review test scenarios and identify business process gaps and control weaknesses.

Nice to Have

• SAP Test Automation exposure using Tricentis Tosca
• Knowledge of MuleSoft or other middleware integration platforms.
• Experience supporting S/4HANA upgrade testing

Soft skills:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate and drive cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality delivery.
• Experience in preparing status dashboards, executive reports, and project governance updates.
• Ability to independently drive project deliverables and support engagements