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Senior Manager - SAP-SAP FI

Bristlecone
8 days ago
On-site
San Jose, California, United States
Description

The SAP FICO Architect will be responsible for defining the global financial template, leading high-level design workshops, and ensuring the technical and functional integrity of SAP S/4HANA transformations. You will act as the primary liaison between business leadership and the technical delivery teams, providing a strategic roadmap for financial excellence.

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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Design & Governance: Lead the overall architecture for SAP S/4HANA transformations (Greenfield/Brownfield), ensuring a "Clean Core" strategy using SAP Activate methodology.

  • Landscape Integration: Architect seamless data flows between FICO and logistics modules (MM, SD, PP) to support advanced manufacturing processes like Actual Costing and Material Ledger.

  • Migration Leadership: Oversee complex Brownfield Conversions, including system readiness checks, simplification item analysis, and custom code remediation strategy.

  • Process Innovation: Design solutions for Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), cost allocations, and performance reporting that align with global regulatory and tax compliance.

  • Solution Validation: Govern the creation of functional specifications, RICEFW objects, and technical design documents to ensure scalability and sustainability.

  • Stakeholder Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders, translating complex financial requirements into robust SAP solution blueprints.



Qualifications

  • Experience: 12–15+ years in SAP FICO, with at least 3–5 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations or conversions in an Architect capacity.

  • Technical Breadth: Mastery of SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, AA) and CO (Product Costing, CO-PA, ML) alongside a deep understanding of SAP BTP and Fiori.

  • Industry Knowledge: Specific expertise in Manufacturing or Agro-based business processes, including inventory valuation and supply chain finance.

  • Migration Tools: Hands-on experience with SUM/DMO, SAP Readiness Check, and Migration Cockpit.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or IT. Professional certifications like CPA, CMA, or SAP Certified Solution Architect are highly preferred.