SAP ECC​/S4 HANA FICO Functional Lead

Job Description This role is designed for experienced SAP professional with deep expertise in SAP ECC/S4 HANA FICO, with preference of S/4 Group Reporting and SAP SAC experience. The candidate will lead the design and delivery of complex finance transformation programs, translating strategic business goals into structured, scalable SAP solutions. The role requires a blend of technical and functional mastery, business acumen, deep finance process experience and excellent project and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end design, work on detailed configuration, create to-be process flows and implement, with Agilent IT and implementation partners, complex projects and programs in SAP ECC FICO and S/4

HANA Finance modules, with preference for someone with Group Reporting and SAP SAC experience.

Translate broad business strategies, programs, projects into structured SAP business process flows.

Serve as the functional/technical lead and Finance business process lead for finance-related SAP initiatives, from Finance perspective, partnering with Agilent IT and implementation partners.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand & gather requirements, prototype solution designs, for seamless integration for all finance priorities and across modules (FI, CO, MM, SD, PS), from Finance  the leader that liaises with IT to represent all Finance stakeholders and Finance and compliance requirements (including Finance Operations, Tax, Global Trade, Financial Reporting & Consolidation, FP&A etc.).Drive data migration, cutover planning, and system testing for ECC to S/4 transitions.

Solve complex system and process design issues, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.

Mentor junior teammates, lead project teams through delivery and project  a role model for their peers and practice strong Agilent Values.

Engage with senior stakeholders to align priorities, and build SAP solutions with business objectives, strategies and KPIs.Have a great attitude and growth mindset of learning and working through uncertainties and challenges.

Nice to have, highly preferred: be the lead for Group Reporting and transitioning from legacy system (highly preferred, Oracle EPM) to S4 HANA Group Reporting. Develop and implement best strategies for transition for a successful Finance Transformation from Oracle EPM to S4 Group Reporting and lead for Group Reporting’s integration with S/4 HANA, Universal Journal, SAP Fiori Apps., and SAP Analytics Cloud.

Qualifications Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
8+ years of experience in SAP FICO (ECC and S/4

HANA)
Deep techno-functional expertise in at least 2-3 sub-functions of Finance like Intercompany, RAR, FA, etc.

SAP certifications in S/4

HANA Finance and Group Reporting and SAC preferred.

Hands-on and proven experience in current role on SAP FICO, S4 HANA. SAP Group Reporting, SAP Analytics Cloud highly preferred.

For R2R, upgrading from Oracle EPM Suite to SAP S4 HANA Group Reporting and SAC experience highly preferred.

Strong understanding of E2E business processes across Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, and Order-to-Cash.

Demonstrated experience in leading global implementations and managing multi-geo teams, from Finance perspective.

Skills & Competencies Deep functional and technical experience working in SAP ECC and S/4

HANA FICO modules.

Proven working experience in Group Reporting and transitioning from legacy system (highly preferred Oracle EPM) to S4 HANA Group Reporting, highly  depth experience in Group Reporting, including Consolidation Process Knowledge, (Understanding of legal and management consolidation, including intercompany eliminations, currency translation, etc. ). Data Models, Data Monitor, Consolidation Monitor, and ownership tasks, highly preferred.

Strong skills in interpreting financial data and troubleshooting consolidation issues

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex workflows.

Experience leading S4 HANA implementations, upgrades, especially in Group Reporting, and finance transformation contexts

Excellent communication, project…