Lead Consultant - SAP FICO Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID R-230001

Date posted 26/06/2025

Career Level : E

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry? As a SAP Functional Consultant, you'll be part of a dynamic team at one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, headquartered in the United Kingdom and operating in over 100 countries. You'll play a crucial role in a large SAP support and maintenance project, managing multiple SAP landscapes across continents. Are you up for the challenge?

Accountabilities:

As a Lead Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of resolving SAP issues reported by business users and delivering necessary changes and enhancements. You'll be responsible for completing tasks assigned by the team lead and project coordinator, while actively engaging with business users for requirement gathering and providing timely updates on progress. Your broad functional knowledge and expert technical skills in the FI and CO modules will be key to your success.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• At least two end-to-end Implementation experience of FICO module in S/4 HANA and two end-to-end implementation experience in SAP ECC
• Extremely well versed in all the FICO submodules like GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting Banking, Cost Centre Accounting, Cost Element Accounting, Profit Centre Accounting, Profitability Analysis, Product Cost Controlling, Activity-based costing and Material Ledger
• In-depth functional understanding of the Record to Report work stream
• Good understanding of business processes in the life sciences/pharmaceutical domain
• Ability to understand business requirements from business users, prepare functional specifications, perform configuration changes, assist technical teams (e.g., ABAP) in their work, perform system and integration testing
• Exposure is essential to highly customized SAP environments and working on collaborate with Non-SAP systems (Exposure to interfaces like COUPA, Blackline, Workday, Concur is preferred)
• Very good understanding of integration of SAP modules in End-to-end business processes
• Exposure to SAP new dimensional modules PaPM (Profitability and Performance Management), AFC (Advanced Financial Close), ICMR (Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation) and ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) is a definite plus
• Understanding of ITIL processes and Application lifecycle management
• Ability to work in large and diverse teams
• Exposure to Run SAP (Solution Manager) methodologies
• Experience of various Estimation Techniques will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well versed in English. Excellent spoken and written skills
• Willingness to work in shifts
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Experience working in a Globally distributed team

Desirable Skills/Experience:

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When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll find yourself at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and meaningful work. Our commitment to transforming lives through data, analytics, AI, machine learning, and more sets us apart. With the backing and investment needed to succeed, you'll be empowered to innovate and lead the way in digital healthcare. Join us as we disrupt an industry and make a direct impact on patients' lives.

Ready to take on this exciting opportunity? Apply now and become part of our journey!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.