Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead SAP FICO Consultant to deliver high-quality SAP Finance solutions for transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA implementations within the Life Sciences sector, combined with a strong understanding of financial processes and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver SAP FI solutions as part of SAP S/4HANA transformation projects, covering requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing and deployment
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams and compliance experts to translate business requirements into effective SAP FI solutions
  • Ensure all solutions adhere to Life Sciences industry regulations (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR Part 11), financial compliance standards and internal controls
  • Support integration of SAP FI with other modules (CO, MM, SD, etc.) and external systems
  • Prepare and maintain functional specifications, configuration documents and validation records
  • Conduct workshops, training sessions and knowledge transfer for end users and project teams
  • Provide post-go-live support, troubleshooting and continuous improvement recommendations
  • Mentor and guide junior consultants, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing

Requirements

  • 5+ years of expertise in the SAP FI module, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Proficiency in Asset Accounting (AA) and Bank Accounting
  • Hands-on background in SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations and configuration
  • Capability to translate business requirements into effective SAP FI solutions
  • Familiarity with Life Sciences industry regulations and financial compliance standards (e.g., GxP, SOX, 21 CFR Part 11)
  • Experience with integration between FI and other SAP modules (CO, MM, SD)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for solution design and issue resolution
  • Competency in preparing functional specifications, test scripts and validation documentation
  • Ability to conduct user training and support change management activities
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and documentation skills

Nice to have

  • SAP FI certification or equivalent
  • Familiarity with SAP Fiori apps and reporting tools (e.g., SAP Analytics Cloud)
  • Background in Agile or hybrid project methodologies
  • Multilingual capabilities for global project delivery
  • Skills in data analytics and reporting for financial analysis, including validated systems and audit support in Life Sciences

[GTS] Benefits (generic, except India)

  • International projects with top brands
  • Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Employee financial programs
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
  • Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
  • Global career opportunities
  • Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
  • EPAM Employee Groups
  • Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn