Senior Applications Consultant - SAP FICO

Capgemini • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

Managing Applications Consultants have expertise in a specific technology environment. They are responsible for software-specific design and realization, as well as testing, deployment and release management, or technical and functional application management of client-specific package based solutions (e.g. SAP, ORACLE). These roles also require functional and methodological capabilities in testing and training. Required Skills and Experience: You have a leading role in projects with strong client exposure. You are responsible for functional and technical guidance over the whole project or application lifecycle and you act as a client-facing lead developer. You drive sales opportunities within your area of responsibility. You know future developments in several applications and/or technologies and you are seen as subject matter expert within your unit and beyond. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The Group is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of clients’ opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Building on its strong 50-year+ heritage and deep industry-specific expertise, Capgemini enables organizations to realize their business ambitions through an array of services from strategy to operations. Capgemini is driven by the conviction that the business value of technology comes from and through people. Today, it is a multicultural company of 270,000 team members in almost 50 countries. With Altran, the Group reported 2019 combined revenues of €17billion. Visit us at www.capgemini.com . People matter, results count. SAP FICO - (FTM Lead) Location: Must reside in Chicago- or be willing to relocate

Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years professional experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must have experience in Architecture Knowledge, Testing and Vendor Management
• Should be proficient in Business Analysis, Business Knowledge & Technical Solution Design
• 12+ years Professional SAP experience desired
• Experience as FICO lead on at least 2-3 FLC implementations, and as a sub-module lead on at least 5-8 implementations.
• Experienced managing on and offshore resources and deliverables.
• In-depth knowledge of general accounting and SAP General Ledger (GL, AP, AR, FA, Tax and baseline CO) modules
• Strong knowledge and working experience with SAP new GL module (S/4 Hana experience preferred)
• Experience in designing and defining Organizational structure, and the chart of accounts structure within SAP by transforming business requirements into system specifications to meet current and future requirements
• Knowledgeable about IFRS/GAAP accounting.
• Experience with multi-national company and Intercompany transactions, eliminations and finacial consolidations
• Experience conducting blueprint workshops for FICO areas, designing test scripts, developing complex functional specifications
• Solid understanding and experience of integrating SAP GL module with at least two other SAP modules like MM, SD, PM and FICO sub-modules
• Strong problem solver
• Strong communicator
• Highly collaborative
• Must be detail oriented, self-directed and have strong independent problem solving skills
• Time management skills are a must; as well as the ability to be flexible and creative
• Candidates should be flexible / willing to work across this delivery landscape which includes and not limited to Agile Applications Development, Support and Deployment
• Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini.

Nice To Haves

• SAP certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for functional and technical guidance over the whole project or application lifecycle
• Act as a client-facing lead developer
• Drive sales opportunities within your area of responsibility
• Help document and coordinate go-live activities
• Perform post go-live support and transition project(s) to long term support
• Create business process diagrams including business process procedures as necessary
• Maintain a high level of functional competency regarding standard configuration and SAP functionality by staying aware of new trends & future enhancements
• Mentors team members in technology, architecture and delivery of applications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees