Posted 18 June, 2026
SAP FICO Consultant
NR Consulting
PAN India
Full Time
Reference: 365_463738_26-06906
Title: SAP FICO Consultant
Location: PAN India
Exp: 7+Yrs
Job Description:
Purpose
Etihad Airways is undergoing a transformation from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, aiming to enhance its financial operations and business processes. We are seeking a highly skilled SAP S/4HANA Finance Consultant. This position will be responsible for managing the SAP Finance module implementation & BAU support and providing guidance throughout the migration, ensuring smooth integration of financial processes and operations in the new SAP S/4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in SAP Finance (FI) modules like FA, Tax, GL, Fund management, PS modules and good understanding of other FI modules, as well as extensive expertise in supporting technical transformations and business change management and maintaining BAU in an enterprise environment.
Accountabilities
1. SAP S/4HANA Finance Transformation & SAP BAU support:
oSupport the transformation of Etihad Airways' finance processes from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring that financial data, reporting, and analytics are seamlessly transitioned.
oCollaborate with business stakeholders to understand the existing SAP ECC Finance landscape and requirements for the S/4HANA transformation.
oDesign and implement a comprehensive strategy for migrating SAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules to SAP S/4HANA, covering all necessary configurations, enhancements, and process optimization.
oSupport existing BAU landscape as primary responsibility
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Gathering:
oWork closely with key business users, finance, and IT teams to understand business requirements and translate them into functional specifications and configurations.
oManage the end-to-end process for requirement gathering, ensuring that business stakeholders' needs are addressed while balancing technical constraints and best practices.
3. Solution Design and Configuration:
oSupport the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions, including modules like FA, Tax, GL, Fund management, PS modules and good understanding of other FI modules
oConduct workshops and meetings to define and validate business requirements, ensuring the solution meets Etihad's financial reporting, compliance, and operational needs.
oProvide deep knowledge of integration points between SAP Finance and other modules such as SAP SD & FI as mandatory and understanding of other cross module integration
4. Testing and Validation:
oOversee the testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), to ensure the solution meets functional, technical, and business requirements.
oDevelop test scripts, conduct workshops, and coordinate with various teams to validate the SAP S/4HANA Finance solution.
5. Training and Knowledge Transfer:
oProvide guidance and training to key users, functional leads, and business stakeholders on SAP S/4HANA Finance functionalities and changes.
oEnsure smooth knowledge transfer from consultants and developers to end-users post-implementation.
6. Continuous Improvement and Optimization:
oMonitor the performance of the SAP Finance system post-implementation, identifying opportunities for continuous improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and financial reporting.
oSupport initiatives to streamline financial processes and improve the integration of SAP Finance with other enterprise systems.
7. Documentation and Compliance:
oEnsure that all project documentation, including system configuration, user guides, and process documentation, is kept up to date and complies with Etihad's governance and audit standards.
oEnsure that SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions adhere to industry standards, legal regulations, and internal compliance policies, including IFRS.
8. Collaboration and Team Leadership:
oSupport as a consultant, ensuring that the SAP Finance module is delivered on time, within scope
oCollaborate with other SAP consultants, solution architects, and technical teams to ensure the entire system works cohesively.
9. Risk Management:
oIdentify potential risks during the project lifecycle and propose mitigation strategies, ensuring the project runs smoothly and is completed without major disruptions.
oProvide regular updates to leadership on progress, issues, risks, and solutions.
Education & Experience
1. Professional Experience:
oMinimum of 5-7 years of experience in SAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, with at least 2-3 years in SAP S/4HANA implementations.
oProven experience in leading SAP Finance projects, including ECC to S/4HANA migrations.
oExperience as a Consultant managing complex finance systems and transformations in large-scale organizations.
2. Educational Qualifications:
oA bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
SAP S/4HANA certification in Finance modules (FI/CO) is highly mandatory.
3. Technical Expertise:
oDeep understanding of SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) modules, including new functionalities introduced in S/4HANA (e.g., New GL, S/4HANA Financial Reporting).
oStrong hands-on experience in configuring SAP Finance modules, integrating SAP with other business systems (e.g., SAP MM, SD, HR).
oKnowledge of SAP Fiori for Finance user interfaces and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for reporting is desirable.
oFamiliarity with data migration techniques for SAP, including the use of SAP Data Services or SAP S/4HANA migration tools.
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Preferred Experience:
• Experience in the aviation or travel industry.
• Familiarity with financial compliance regulations specific to the UAE and international markets.
Location: PAN India
Exp: 7+Yrs
Job Description:
Purpose
Etihad Airways is undergoing a transformation from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, aiming to enhance its financial operations and business processes. We are seeking a highly skilled SAP S/4HANA Finance Consultant. This position will be responsible for managing the SAP Finance module implementation & BAU support and providing guidance throughout the migration, ensuring smooth integration of financial processes and operations in the new SAP S/4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in SAP Finance (FI) modules like FA, Tax, GL, Fund management, PS modules and good understanding of other FI modules, as well as extensive expertise in supporting technical transformations and business change management and maintaining BAU in an enterprise environment.
Accountabilities
1. SAP S/4HANA Finance Transformation & SAP BAU support:
oSupport the transformation of Etihad Airways' finance processes from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring that financial data, reporting, and analytics are seamlessly transitioned.
oCollaborate with business stakeholders to understand the existing SAP ECC Finance landscape and requirements for the S/4HANA transformation.
oDesign and implement a comprehensive strategy for migrating SAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules to SAP S/4HANA, covering all necessary configurations, enhancements, and process optimization.
oSupport existing BAU landscape as primary responsibility
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Gathering:
oWork closely with key business users, finance, and IT teams to understand business requirements and translate them into functional specifications and configurations.
oManage the end-to-end process for requirement gathering, ensuring that business stakeholders' needs are addressed while balancing technical constraints and best practices.
3. Solution Design and Configuration:
oSupport the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions, including modules like FA, Tax, GL, Fund management, PS modules and good understanding of other FI modules
oConduct workshops and meetings to define and validate business requirements, ensuring the solution meets Etihad's financial reporting, compliance, and operational needs.
oProvide deep knowledge of integration points between SAP Finance and other modules such as SAP SD & FI as mandatory and understanding of other cross module integration
4. Testing and Validation:
oOversee the testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), to ensure the solution meets functional, technical, and business requirements.
oDevelop test scripts, conduct workshops, and coordinate with various teams to validate the SAP S/4HANA Finance solution.
5. Training and Knowledge Transfer:
oProvide guidance and training to key users, functional leads, and business stakeholders on SAP S/4HANA Finance functionalities and changes.
oEnsure smooth knowledge transfer from consultants and developers to end-users post-implementation.
6. Continuous Improvement and Optimization:
oMonitor the performance of the SAP Finance system post-implementation, identifying opportunities for continuous improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and financial reporting.
oSupport initiatives to streamline financial processes and improve the integration of SAP Finance with other enterprise systems.
7. Documentation and Compliance:
oEnsure that all project documentation, including system configuration, user guides, and process documentation, is kept up to date and complies with Etihad's governance and audit standards.
oEnsure that SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions adhere to industry standards, legal regulations, and internal compliance policies, including IFRS.
8. Collaboration and Team Leadership:
oSupport as a consultant, ensuring that the SAP Finance module is delivered on time, within scope
oCollaborate with other SAP consultants, solution architects, and technical teams to ensure the entire system works cohesively.
9. Risk Management:
oIdentify potential risks during the project lifecycle and propose mitigation strategies, ensuring the project runs smoothly and is completed without major disruptions.
oProvide regular updates to leadership on progress, issues, risks, and solutions.
Education & Experience
1. Professional Experience:
oMinimum of 5-7 years of experience in SAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, with at least 2-3 years in SAP S/4HANA implementations.
oProven experience in leading SAP Finance projects, including ECC to S/4HANA migrations.
oExperience as a Consultant managing complex finance systems and transformations in large-scale organizations.
2. Educational Qualifications:
oA bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
SAP S/4HANA certification in Finance modules (FI/CO) is highly mandatory.
3. Technical Expertise:
oDeep understanding of SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) modules, including new functionalities introduced in S/4HANA (e.g., New GL, S/4HANA Financial Reporting).
oStrong hands-on experience in configuring SAP Finance modules, integrating SAP with other business systems (e.g., SAP MM, SD, HR).
oKnowledge of SAP Fiori for Finance user interfaces and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for reporting is desirable.
oFamiliarity with data migration techniques for SAP, including the use of SAP Data Services or SAP S/4HANA migration tools.
________________________________________
Preferred Experience:
• Experience in the aviation or travel industry.
• Familiarity with financial compliance regulations specific to the UAE and international markets.
