SAP FICO Functional Lead

Our client is looking for an SAP Functional Lead (FICO) for a perm position.

Role: Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Job Type: Full time - permanent

Client Location: Toronto (Onsite/Hybrid: 7.25 hrs/day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday)

Engagement Model: 2 days per week onsite

Expected Salary Range: $115,000-$125,000

Summary

The SAP Functional Lead (FICO) is responsible for enhancing, supporting, and developing all aspects of SAP Finance (FI/CO), with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA Finance capabilities. The lead will partner with key stakeholders on projects and business initiatives to maximize the effectiveness of end-to-end finance processes (record‑to‑report, procure‑to‑pay, order‑to‑cash) while ensuring the overall operational health, controls, and roadmap of the SAP Finance landscape.

What You’ll Do

• Lead functional design, configuration, and support for SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO) across core processes such as record-to-report, procure-to-pay, and order-to-cash
• Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct workshops, and translate business needs into scalable SAP solutions
• Act as the primary SAP FICO functional lead for enhancements, upgrades, and operational support, ensuring system stability and performance
• Configure and support SAP Finance modules including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Banking, Funds Management, and Controlling
• Support finance integrations across SAP and non‑SAP systems, working closely with technical teams on SAP BTP, CPI, APIs, and interfaces
• Lead and participate in unit testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing to ensure high‑quality delivery
• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP FICO production issues, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors as needed
• Develop and maintain functional documentation, solution designs, and process flows
• Contribute to SAP roadmap planning, release management, cutover activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide guidance, knowledge sharing, and occasional end‑user training to support adoption of new SAP Finance capabilities

What You Bring to the Team

• 5–8+ years of SAP experience, with strong depth in SAP Finance (FI/CO)
• Hands‑on experience supporting SAP S/4HANA Finance, including knowledge of the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and S/4HANA finance simplifications
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA FICO capabilities, including Advanced Financial Closing (AFC), Cloud for Treasury and Risk Management (Private Edition), and Cloud for Cash Management (Private Edition), with a focus on financial close efficiency, liquidity visibility, and treasury process modernization.
• Experience working with SAP Fiori, embedded analytics, and modern SAP Finance functionality (e.g., parallel ledgers, document splitting)
• Working knowledge of SAP integration concepts, including SAP BTP, CPI, APIs, and finance‑related interfaces
• Experience supporting integrations with related SAP modules (MM, SD, HCM, PS) and third‑party applications such as Concur, tax, or banking systems
• Ability to lead functional design, write clear specifications, and support SAP initiatives end‑to‑end
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills

Nice to Have

• SAP FICO certification
• Exposure to treasury, cash management, or financial planning tools
• Experience in construction, engineering, or project‑based industries

Must have: Work Authorization for Canada