SAP FICO Consultant

Robert Half
Houston, TX

Looking for an experienced SAP FI/CO Consultant with strong expertise in SAP ECC and S/4HANA, specializing in financial processes, controlling, and profitability analysis. This is a contract role focused on stabilization of the SAP ECC environment, delivering improvements to financial controls, costing structures, and reporting. The role requires a hands-on consultant capable of implementing changes and delivering tangible outcomes within a short timeframe.


Competencies (Skills & Abilities)

• Strong experience with GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, and Controlling

• Hands-on experience with COPA and profitability analysis

• Experience with cost centre accounting and product costing

• Ability to simplify financial structures (profit centres, reporting hierarchies)

• Experience implementing financial controls (e.g. journal approvals, SoD alignment)

• Integration knowledge with SAP MM, SD, and PP modules

• Coordination with technical teams for enhancements, interfaces, and reports

• Troubleshooting issues and providing root cause analysis with timely resolution

• Preparation of Functional Specifications, Test Scripts, and User Training Documents


Required Skills:

• Strong functional knowledge of SAP FI/CO configuration and business processes

• Hands-on ECC configuration experience

• Experience in stabilisation, optimisation, or transformation projects

• Good understanding of financial governance and control processes


Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

• Exposure to S/4HANA Finance and Universal Journal

• SAP FI/CO Certification (preferred)


Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to lead discussions and requirement-gathering workshops

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset

• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

• Good documentation and presentation skills


Education & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, or related field

• 8+ years of SAP FI/CO experience

• Experience in global or multi-country SAP environments