SAP FICO Lead Functional Analyst

About Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 51,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2025, the Group generated revenues of €5.6 billion.
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SAP FICO Consultant (Swift 22002) with a strong understanding of Asset Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Interfaces, and Roles. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP FICO configurations and processes tailored working to optimize financial management systems and ensure seamless integration across systems.

This role requires a consultant who can bridge the gap between finance and technology, driving efficiency and compliance through expert system configurations and management.

Key Skills and Requirements:

Experience:

1. Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience as an SAP FICO Consultant, with a specific focus on Asset Accounting (Know Asset), Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Interfaces, and Roles.

Technical Skills:

1. Design, build, and maintain DME trees for payment mediums, including node mapping, conditions (e.g., single vs. multiple invoices), and technical nodes.
2. Configure FBZP, OBPM1/OBPM4, and integrate with F110 for proposal runs, file generation, and troubleshooting issues like DME not triggering.
3. Customize remittance information, handle multi-vendor/invoice payments, and validate outputs against bank schemas (e.g., SEPA, CGI_XML_CT_V9).
4. Proficiency in ABAP enhancements (e.g., BTE 00001050), LSMW for data loads, and XML validation tools
5. Knowledge of S/4HANA clean core, tax integrations, and formats like pain.001.001.09
6. Test configurations via F110 simulations, debug with DMEE_DEBUG, and apply SAP Notes for country-specific tweaks.
7. Strong configuration skills in SAP FICO, particularly in the context of Asset Accounting, AR, AP, and integration with other modules like MM, SD, and custom interfaces.
8. Experience with data migration, integration tools, and working with IDocs, BAPIs for system interfacing.
9. Knowledge of SAP Role Management to ensure proper security and access control.
10. Good in Agile methodology

Soft Skills:

1. Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to diagnose and resolve system issues quickly and efficiently.
2. Excellent communication skills to collaborate with both technical teams and financial stakeholders.
3. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, with a focus on detail and accuracy.
4. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support users across different departments.

 

Total Experience Expected: 08-10 years

Education and Certifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
2. SAP FICO Certification is preferred.
3. Knowledge in Finance Regulations and accounting practices is a plus.

 

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