POSITION DESCRIPTION

Business Division: Department: Location:

PI IT Gurgaon
Position Title: Level: Reporting to (Title):
Functional Consultant (FICO) M1 Solid Line - Head Functional Delivery & Projects
Dotted Line - CFO

Position Purpose:
The FICO Consultant in the SAP Center of Excellence shall be responsible for supporting Finance and
Controlling (FICO) projects and will lead the analysis, design, documentation, configuration, testing
& support of the SAP FICO areas to meet the business needs of PI . The role holder shall work
closely with internal customers to deliver, maintain, troubleshoot and enhance SAP functionality,
the role holder shall add value to the SAP CoE through their knowledge of the FICO module and
knowledge of its integration with other modules.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic
• Based on business/financial requirements, plan and architect based on SAP using the FICO
module under the guidance of the Head Functional Delivery & Projects
• Identify and recommend enhancements to FICO and other related modules based on
thorough understanding of the business needs and process related changes.
• Define and actively champion continuous improvements in methods, processes, and
technologies that produce high performance integration solutions.

Operational
Requirements Gathering & Design

• Gather requirements on expected process, understand current process and document.

• Analyse and document gaps between as-is and expected process.
• Prepare business process blue prints and build documents on Functional design and
specifications.
• Develop project plan for implementation by duly prioritizing the change requests
received.

Implementation
• Analyze, design, construct, test, and implement financial processes, controls and
application enhancements ensuring close coordination and integration with other SAP
modules.
• Lead multiple project activities related to business transformation, automation and
digitalization for the finance vertical specifically, and coordinate with internal and
external cross-functional groups for other automation related projects.
• Appropriately communicate project status, escalate issues, and manage timelines and
action items.

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 Trouble Shooting
• Perform break/fix analysis and recommend solutions for finance related processes.
• Identify integration issues and develop solutions to these issues.
• Work with the Service Desk to facilitate incident & problem resolution.

Training
• Provide application support and training to the end users
• Clarify processes to end users and business stakeholders as required
• Keep abreast of SAP releases, enhancements/new functionality and perform application
research

Documentation / Compliance
• Create and maintain all required technical documentation per IS methodology and
processes around SAP FICO and other projects allotted.
• Provide detailed transactional information to internal and external auditors as required.

MIS & Reports

• Configure / Develop Financial Reports as required by the Functional Team.

Financial
• Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded
functionality/user base
• Monitor and adhere to the budgets allocated to the department
People
• Attend trainings on training needs identified or imparted by HR to enhance performance

Profile Requirements:

Educational MBA (IT + Finance), CA / ICWA,CFA, Certification in SAP will be added

Qualification advantage
8 to 10 years of SAP FI/CO configuration with minimum one End-to-End
Experience
Implementations and at least three Support Projects
The Industry to be IT/Manufacturing/Agrochemicals/Chemicals/Pharma Industry with SAP-
hired from FICO Experience
 Strong experience and knowledge of application of finance
fundamentals, ERP implementation in Manufacturing Industry (e.g.
Costing of Products, P&L analysis, budgeting )
 Expertise in SAP FI and CO modules - General Ledger (GL), Accounts
Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Cost and Profit Center
Accounting (CPA), Fixed Assets, Taxation and Internal Orders.
Functional  Thorough understanding of SAP architecture and integration among
Competencies core SAP modules.
 Well-versed with SAP master data set-up and technical components
necessary for successful functioning with complex 'standard' and
'custom' processes.
 Excellent Project management skills ( Project planning, resource
allocation and management, project monitoring, reporting)

Behavioural  Ability to apply technology solutions to business problems

Competencies  Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and priorities
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  Excellent interpersonal communication skills including oral, written and
listening skills with a track record of communicating complex concepts
to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff, including at
senior executive levels
 Build and nurtures relationships; possesses excellent interpersonal
skills
 Attention to detail and ensuring accuracy of facts
 Effectively plans, priorities and drives completion of multiple projects /
initiatives
 Problem-solving skills, critical and analytical thinking skills with the
ability to find and employ creative solutions.
 Demonstrates ability to champion and advance innovative concepts
 Has strong influencing skills; Effectively Collaborates with and
influences both internal and external stake holders
 Drives strong adherence to systems and processes

Interaction Complexity and Team Work:

Interaction Frequency Purpose of Interaction

Internal : As and when Understanding business requirements
required
IT (Site Infra/ IT Cross module integration
Services/Security / BI
Resolving SAP related issues of Finance team
&M,Functional Team ) ,
Finance Team , Budgeting support

Incident management and resolution

MIS/reporting

Providing training to the end users

Auditors, Knowledge As and when Supporting Audits

Partners, Consultants required
and Trainers Resolution of high level technical issues

Knowledge Aquisition

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