IN_Senior Manager_SAP FICO Public Cloud_SAP_Advisory_Mumbai

At PwC , our people in business application consulting specialize in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimize operational efficiency. These individuals analyses client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilization of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. As a SAP consulting generalist at PwC , you will focus on providing consulting services across various SAP applications to clients, analyzing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilization of SAP applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimizing operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives. Job Description & Summary The SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Solution Lead – FICO will be responsible for leading the Finance and Controlling workstream for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition projects. The role involves driving fit-to-standard workshops, designing SAP-aligned finance solutions, managing configuration, supporting testing and migration, and ensuring successful delivery of FICO processes. The ideal candidate should have strong SAP FICO expertise, hands-on S/4HANA Public Cloud experience, and excellent stakeholder management skills. * Job Position Level - Senior Manager | Skill - SAP FICO Public Cloud | Competency - SAP | LOS - Advisory | Location - PAN India *Responsibilities: Solution Architecture Design and architect SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Finance solutions aligned with business objectives. Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops and recommend SAP best-practice solutions. Define end-to-end Finance and Controlling process architecture. Ensure scalable, compliant, and future-ready solution designs. Guide business process transformation using SAP Public Cloud innovations. SAP FICO Leadership Configure and oversee implementation of: ü General Ledger (GL) ü Accounts Payable (AP) ü Accounts Receivable (AR) ü Asset Accounting (AA) ü Bank Accounting & Cash Management ü Cost Center Accounting ü Internal Orders ü Profit Center Accounting ü Product Costing ü Margin Analysis (COPA) ü Financial Closing Activities Public Cloud Expertise Drive SAP Activate methodology and Fit-to-Standard approach. Ensure adoption of SAP Public Cloud best practices. Advise clients on standard functionalities versus extensions. Collaborate with SAP BTP teams for side-by-side extensibility requirements. Stakeholder Management Engage with business leaders, Finance Controllers, CFO organizations, and process owners. Translate business requirements into SAP solution designs. Present architecture decisions and implementation roadmaps to senior management. Governance & Quality Assurance Review design documents and solution blueprints. Lead system integration testing, UAT support, and deployment activities. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Drive risk assessment and mitigation planning. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Monitor SAP Public Cloud releases and innovations. Recommend process optimization opportunities. Support presales activities, solution demonstrations, and RFP responses *Mandatory Skill Sets: SAP FICO, S4HANA Public Cloud, E2E implementation *Person Specification: Highly confident with providing to support users Strong attention to detail and a keen to desire deliver the highest quality solutions to customers. Solves complex problems with creative solutions / proposals Self-Starter with ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities *Required Skills and Qualifications: Preferred Skill Sets: · SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition certification. · Experience with SAP Activate methodology. · Knowledge of SAP Cloud ALM. · Experience with localization, tax, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements. · Knowledge of integration tools such as SAP Integration Suite is an advantage. · Experience in global template design, rollout, or multi-country implementations. · Understanding of SAP Group Reporting, Treasury, or Advanced Financial Closing is a plus. · Exposure to business process management tools such as SAP Signavio is beneficial. Education Qualifications: · Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field. · CA, CPA, CMA, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualification is preferred. · Typically, 8+ years of SAP FICO experience, including at least 1–2 SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation projects. · Prior experience as a Solution Lead, Functional Lead, or Workstream Lead is highly desirable. Years of Experience Required: 11-15 years of experience