Location : Abu Dhabi
Industry: Large Enterprise / Industrial / Energy Environment
Availability: Immediate
Role Context
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP FICO Consultant to support a complex SAP landscape within a dynamic business environment. This position requires a hands-on expert capable of operating at both strategic and operational levels, working closely with business stakeholders, system integrators, and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and drive SAP FICO functional activities across project and run phases
- Act as a hands-on SAP FICO expert (configuration, testing, troubleshooting, solution validation)
- Gather and analyse business requirements; translate them into functional specifications
- Challenge System Integrators to ensure quality delivery and adherence to best practices
- Support and/or lead greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation initiatives
- Facilitate workshops with finance stakeholders and business leaders
- Ensure alignment between finance processes and SAP system capabilities
- Contribute to process engineering and optimization initiatives
- Support integration points between FICO and other SAP modules
- Provide guidance to business users and support change management efforts
Required Experience
- 10–15 years of proven experience in SAP FICO
- Strong hands-on system experience (configuration and implementation, not purely advisory)
- Solid experience in requirements gathering and business process design
- Demonstrated experience working with System Integrators and driving delivery quality
- Experience in greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementations (highly preferred)
- Proven exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Technical Skills
- Deep expertise in SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting)
- Strong knowledge of SAP CO (Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing)
- Understanding of integration with MM, SD, and other relevant SAP modules
- Strong configuration and solution design capabilities
- Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA finance architecture
Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management and business engagement skills
- Ability to confidently challenge vendors and system integrators
- Clear and structured communication style
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to operate autonomously while collaborating effectively
- Comfortable interacting with senior management