Purpose

We are seeking an independent and highly experienced SAP FICO Specialist to join our team in Dublin. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in SAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, providing functional and technical solutions to business challenges. This role involves working closely with finance and business stakeholders to optimize financial processes, support SAP enhancements, and ensure seamless financial reporting. Experience in SAP Project Systems and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is a strong plus

Key Responsibilities:

• Functional Competencies:
  • Analyze, design, configure, and support SAP FI/CO modules, ensuring alignment with business needs.
  • Manage key finance processes such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Bank Accounting (BA), Taxation, and Financial Closing & Consolidation.
  • Work on Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA), Internal Orders (IO), Product Costing (CO-PC), and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) to drive cost efficiency.
  • Ensure integration with MM, SD, PP, PS, and other SAP modules for seamless end-to-end financial processes.
  • Support statutory and IFRS reporting requirements, financial audits, and compliance.
  • Provide expertise in revenue recognition, milestone-based revenue, and planned vs actual cost tracking.
  • Expertise in Group Reporting to support consolidated financial statements and intercompany eliminations.
  • Troubleshoot SAP FICO-related issues and drive process improvements.
  • Experience in S/4HANA implementation, integration, and rollout projects.
  • Desire to learn SAP Project Systems (PS) and contribute to project-related financial processes.
• Technical Competencies:
  • Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance and SAP FIORI Apps.
  • Expertise in FI/CO master data management, including Chart of Accounts, Cost Elements, and Profit Centers.
  • Hands-on experience in configuration, enhancement, and troubleshooting within SAP FICO.
  • Experience with CDS Views, BAPIs, BAdIs, User Exits, and enhancement frameworks for FICO-related developments.
  • Knowledge of SAP Integration with external systems via IDOCs, BAPIs, and RFCs.
  • Understanding of SAP Workflow, FSCM (Financial Supply Chain Management), and Treasury Management is an advantage.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, IT, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on SAP FICO experience in an SAP ECC or S/4HANA environment.
• SAP FICO Certification is desirable.
• Experience in full-cycle SAP FICO implementations and support.
• Strong knowledge of financial processes, IFRS, and compliance regulations.
• Exposure to SAP Project Systems (PS) is a plus.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• • Understanding of WBS Elements, Network Activities, and Cost Planning in PS.
  • Experience in Project Settlement, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
  • Integration knowledge of PS with FICO, MM, and SD.
  • Ability to support Capex and Internal Orders in Project Accounting.

• • Experience in SAC Reporting & Dashboarding for Finance and Controlling data visualization.
  • Ability to develop SAC Planning Models for budgeting and forecasting.
  • Strong understanding of SAC Live Connections with SAP S/4HANA.