FICO CONSULTANT COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

• Support on the VOC Ticket system for any Customer's request regarding the Global ERP system
• Understand SD/MM interfaces to FI/CO and other areas of overlap.
• Understand the Workflow and approval process.
• Understand the Company's Business process and map the system to the Business process.
• Identifying the weak areas in the process and educating the users for a better improved process.
• Providing Risk and compliance reports to top management and advising them on how to improve identified areas.
• Identify weak areas then report to top Management.
• Ensure all work undertaken and system applications conform to Company standards and procedures and meet the agreed service levels
• Manage, plan and prioritize tasks to achieve agreed deadlines and meet user requirements
• Proactively up-skilling where required and utilising the newly gained knowledge on the complex projects
• Contributing to all associated project work-streams, ensuring appropriate knowledge and information is exchanged to drive successful project outcomes

Skills: VOC Support, Process Mapping, Workflow Understanding, Risk Reporting, User Training, Compliance Monitoring, Task Management, Project Contribution

• Configuration of SAP FICO Modules
• Improving existing system processes in each specialization area
• Application support and training for key users
• Align and ensure successful integration with other SAP Modules
• Leading teams to implement new changes and improvements
• Configuring and testing FICO modules such as COPA, Standard Cost, etc.
• Assist business team with detailed financial reporting
• Work with our Technical team to develop, customize, enhance and test new functionality
• Maintain regular communication with the customer on progress and status on Incidents/Issues and Change Requests
• Communicate with SAP on product issues and resolutions.

Skills: SAP FICO Configuration, System Process Improvement, Key User Training, SAP Module Integration, Leadership in Change Implementation, Financial Reporting Assistance, New Functionality Development, SAP Communication Management

• Analysis of the customer’s business processes and requirements
• Implementation of business processes and requirements in the SAP system
• SAP system configuration/customizing
• Creation of functional/development specifications for the developer
• Testing of configured/implemented SAP system and creation of test case documents
• Creation of user and technical documentation (documentation about processes and system setup)
• Education/training of key/end users in SAP operations
• Support to customers in daily SAP operations
• Adoption of new SAP standard solutions, as well as new SAP technologies
• Identify opportunities for improvement
• Participation in SAP presales, solutioning and client interactions 

Skills: Business Process Analysis, SAP Implementation, System Configuration, Specification Creation, System Testing, User Training, Daily Operations Support, SAP Solution Adoption

• Support the department with all SAP-related issues and coordinate with our international colleagues regarding the implementation
• Customizing and implementing requirements within the module FI-CO
• Accompaniment of SAP system updates and release changes
• Take on tasks within the projects in the group-wide ERP system
• Conduct workshops in the course of the projects and take over the training of users and key users
• Support the department with all SAP-related issues 
• Coordinate with international colleagues regarding the implementation
• Conduct workshops in the course of the projects and take over the training of users and key users

Skills: SAP Support Coordination, FI-CO Customization, SAP System Updates, ERP Project Management, Workshop Facilitation, User and Key User Training, International Collaboration, Implementation Coordination

• Work on end-to-end SAP FICO projects
• Influence and take part in financial business process decision-making.
• Design SAP FICO processes and implement them across clients
• Customize within SAP FICO S/4HANA projects
• Advice and support clients through existing projects
• Create roadmaps/concepts for finance projects and complete the full cycle through to implementation
• Functional and technical concerning FI CO modules
• SAP customization of FI CO modules
• Definition of functional documents and user manuals
• Training and support for the final user
• Management project team, Application maintenance, Testing and release

Skills: End-to-End SAP FICO Management, Financial Process Design, SAP FICO Customization, Client Advisory, Project Roadmapping, FI CO Expertise, User Training, Team Management

• Basic understanding of SAP Applications (Configurations, Implementations, etc)
• Ability to thrive in an ever-changing, technology-based consulting environment
• Ability to translate business solutions into technical requirements
• Ability to assist clients in the design, business architect, process development, functional implementation, and support of applications.
• Experience with  exposure to SAP FICO modules (configurations, implementations, etc.)
• Knowledge of Enterprise Applications (EA) Implementation Methodology (ASAP, ACTIVATE), Development Methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and Implementation Tools (Solution Manager, Worksoft, EnableNow, etc.)
• Proficient spoken and written command of English
• Experience in the SAP Finance and Controlling area
• Ability to translate business requirements into external/internal design documentation and implement solutions (including SAP FICO customizing)
• Understanding SAP MM process 
• Understanding S2P End-to-End process from purchase order to payment

Qualifications: BA in Finance with 4 years of Experience

• Experience working in financial accounting, management accounting and/or financial performance management
• Strong leadership qualifications and experience
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, confident and credible working with VP level clients
• Ability to manage and lead the on-site and off-site Finance Support Teams and Finance Project Teams
• Ability to provide status updates on operational activities, incidents, service requests and minor enhancements
• Ability to monitor and manage team activities and provide action plans
• Ability to perform problem management tasks and communicate escalation procedures
• Ability to create a sense of community among peers
• Understand the existing skill set versus the client's requirements and develop a training strategy
• Ability to assist team members with highly complex and diversified issues

Qualifications: BS in Business Administration with 3 years of Experience

• Ability to apply best practices and propose world-class solutions to improve customer satisfaction and enhance overall delivery quality
• Ability to contribute to the incremental revenue by identifying additional opportunities and assisting in proposal development
• Strong Financial configuration skills in SAP versions 4.6C and above.
• Experience with the integration points between FICO and other modules
• Knowledge of "best practices" built into the SAP software
• Knowledge of SOX compliance parameters
• Experience using the ASAP implementation methodology
• Knowledge in Inventory Costing
• Knowledge in Treasury Consultant
• Experience with SAP implementation project, 
• Experience with FI and/or CO

Qualifications: BS in Accounting with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling with end-to-end implementations from project preparation to go-live, with expertise in CO-PA, ML, PC and Management Accounting
• Experience in SAP S/4 HANA Finance and/or Central Finance
• Experience in a consulting firm
• Solid business process knowledge and business process blueprinting experience
• Experience leading SAP Finance project teams of any size
• Experience selling finance transformation programs, including strategic alignment with executives, solution development, and closing business
• Experience selling or pre-selling SAP Finance Transformation programs, with understanding of RFP processes, alignment with executives, solution development and closing business
• Demonstrated track record of leadership, client management, and delivery
• Excellent presentation skills
• Articulate with impeccable verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Aware of the S/4HANA Finance and/or SAP Central Finance roadmap, differences between software version releases and new innovations that are brought in in each of the S/4HANA and/or Central Finance releases
• Big Data and cognitive experience

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 5 years of Experience

• Experience in standard project tasks including Fit-Gap workshops, configuration, testing, documentation, training
• Experience with End-to-end business processes
• Good accounting knowledge
• Excellent English verbal and written communication
• Experience in data migration
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in team management
• Ability to participate in projects with people from other functions/markets
• Knowledge Workflow and SAP ABAP
• Experience with working in an Agile way / Product Led
• SAP FI/CO certifications
• Experience in S4 Fiori and SD/MM

Qualifications: BS in Information Systems with 3 years of Experience