SAP FICO Consultant

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Job Description:

SAP S/4HANA FICO Techno-Functional Consultant

Overview:

The Corporate Applications Services (CAS) IT team in Sunlife is looking for a highly experienced SAP S/4HANA FICO Techno-Functional Consultant to be a key player in the implementation, integration, and ongoing support of enterprise financial systems. This role will focus on both functional configuration and technical integration across the finance ecosystem. The consultant will be part of the SAP Center of Excellence (COE) and responsible for delivering high-impact solutions, driving finance digital transformation, and ensuring system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and implement SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI) modules including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), and Fixed Assets (FA). Ensure compliance with accounting standards and business controls.
• Lead end-to-end integration of SAP FI with Ariba for procurement automation and invoice reconciliation, ensuring seamless workflows between purchasing and accounts payable.
• Support and configure SAP Group Reporting for financial consolidation, multi-entity reporting, and elimination of intercompany transactions. Collaborate with FP&A to design consolidated and comparative financial reports.
• Lead the functional integration of SAP FI with legacy financial systems via middleware or APIs, ensuring secure, consistent, and auditable data exchange. Support data migration and reconciliation activities.
• Engage with business analysts and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, define process improvements, and translate them into SAP configurations and technical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Develop detailed functional and technical specifications, support development, and conduct end-to-end system testing including unit testing, regression testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Perform technical configuration and customizations, coordinate defect resolution, support enhancements, and ensure solutions meet user requirements and compliance standards across integrated modules.
• Provide comprehensive support during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with developers to debug ABAP and CDS views, analyze code logic, and support enhancements and bug fixes in custom developments to improve process efficiency.
• Ensure alignment with SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), internal IT policies, audit, and compliance regulations, including documentation, peer reviews, and governance reporting.
• Prepare and deliver end-user training, create detailed manuals, SOPs, and conduct interactive sessions and Q&A for finance and operations teams to ensure solution adoption.
• Work closely with global and cross-functional teams (Data Architects, BI/Reporting, Middleware, Infrastructure) to design integrated financial solutions and enable analytics readiness.
• Actively participate in project planning by providing realistic estimates, identifying risks, contributing mitigation strategies, and ensuring milestone achievement.
• Support go-live activities including cutover planning, data migration validation, hypercare, and transition to operations with detailed knowledge transfer documentation.
• Provide Level 2/3 support, perform root cause analysis for recurring issues, and drive long-term resolution strategies while ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline with a strong foundation in ERP finance systems.
• 7+ years of experience as a functional consultant with deep expertise in SAP FI (GL, AP, FA) configuration, including experience in localization, tax procedures, and financial closing processes.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance including new features like Universal Journal, Advanced Asset Accounting, and Central Finance framework.
• Strong exposure to SAP Group Reporting including group structures, consolidation logic, flexible reporting hierarchies, and reporting tools like AFO and SAC.
• Experience with SAP Ariba integration: indirect procurement, invoice management, supplier collaboration, PO flipping, and digital approval workflows.
• Experience with SAP Concur: travel request to reimbursement lifecycle, expense policy configurations, integration with payroll and accounting for postings.
• Experience integrating SAP MM with Ariba and hands-on in configuring Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) cycles.
• Proficiency functional knowledge in integration techniques including APIs, middleware (SAP PI/PO, SAP BTP), and batch interface design for legacy systems such as Oracle, JDE, or homegrown apps.

Nice-to-Have:

• SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting Certification or equivalent credentials in SAP Group Reporting or Ariba/Concur modules.
• Exposure to SAP AI Tools(Joule, Automations, etc.)
• Familiarity with SAP BW/4HANA, SAC, and Analysis for Office (AFO) for building finance reports and dashboards.
• Basic ABAP debugging, enhancement framework, BADIs, and CDS view modeling skills for resolving complex technical issues.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams, third-party vendors, and managing cross-cultural virtual collaboration.
• Awareness of IFRS17 and financial regulatory requirements in insurance or banking sectors.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work outside of regular business hours, including late evenings or early mornings, to support global deployments, quarter-end activities, and urgent production issues.
• Availability for occasional weekend work during go-live periods, hypercare phases, or when major enhancements and releases are planned.
• Flexibility for occasional travel to other business locations (domestic or international) based on project needs or workshops, ensuring alignment and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, demonstrating strong communication skills, time management, and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across different geographies and cultural settings.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a Great Place to Work® certified organization recognized in Canada and the US, offering a healthy and inclusive work culture.
• Flexible hybrid work model that supports work-from-home arrangements within the country, helping maintain work-life balance.
• Attractive compensation includes pension plans, stock options, and savings programs to help you secure your financial future.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, certification sponsorships, and participation in innovation programs involving AI and digital transformation.
• Work on global projects that influence business outcomes across multiple regions and experience diverse SAP landscapes and advanced technologies.
• Collaborate with a friendly, talented, and high-performing team focused on delivering purpose-driven digital enterprise solutions.
• Make an impact by supporting finance transformation that helps clients and employees achieve lifetime financial security and healthier lives.

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