Senior SAP FICO Lead Consultant

Our client – an international consultancy – is looking for a Senior SAP FICO Lead Consultant to join their team on a permanent basis. The role is remote; however, travel will be required, and you must be based in Germany
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The company focuses on strategy, architecture, and cutting‑edge SAP technologies, offering professionals opportunities to work on impactful projects with global exposure. Joining this team means contributing to large‑scale transformations in a dynamic environment where your work is recognised and valued.

• Drive end‑to‑end implementation projects in SAP Finance and/or Controlling domains.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring project alignment with their needs.
• Identify opportunities where SAP solutions can enhance business processes.
• Integrate industry best practices into solutions tailored to client needs.
• Conduct fit‑gap analyses and fit‑to‑standard workshops to align SAP solutions with client requirements.
• Lead discussions on how the client’s processes can map to SAP standards.
• Create and adapt solutions to address identified gaps in business processes.
• Propose and implement measures for process improvement.
• Ensure effective system implementation, coordinating closely with nearshore/offshore teams.
• Manage collaboration across distributed teams to maintain project timelines and quality.
• Serve as a trusted adviser to clients and their project management teams.
• Provide insights and guidance on project progress and technical decisions.

• University degree in business administration, business informatics, or equivalent training.
• 12 + years’ experience in SAP.
• Extensive experience in SAP FI/CO, including hands‑on exposure to FSCM (Financial Supply Chain Management).
• Solid background in finance and controlling processes, with the ability to integrate business needs into technical solutions.
• Expertise in SAP implementation methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical skills to translate business requirements into system specifications.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in leading teams and fostering collaboration with onshore and offshore resources.
• Fluent in English and min. B2‑C1 German.

This role is ideal for someone with a strategic mindset, technical expertise, and the ability to manage complex projects while maintaining strong client relationships.

If you or someone in your network matches this profile, please apply for this job or send your CV directly – I will call you back to provide you with more details.

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