SAP FI/CO Functional - Principal Consultant with Retail Domain Background - NEED LOCAL's ONLY

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Role: SAP FI/CO Functional - Principal Consultant

Location: Emeryville, CA (Hybrid) - (minimum 2 days onsite per week) - Local Candidates Only

Duration: Long Term

Interview: In-person MUST

Job Description :

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Functional Principal Consultant with strong expertise in SAP modules and proven ability to manage teams and client relationships. The ideal candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality SAP solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and fostering collaboration across stakeholders. Provide expert functional SAP knowledge and configuration expertise within the Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules to support business operations and process improvements.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and manage end-to-end SAP engagement across SAP FI/CO modules
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure successful delivery.
• Provide functional expertise and guidance to project teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Manage and mentor team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication, expectation management, and timely resolution of issues.
• Oversee and configure SAP FI/CO modules according to business requirements, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, etc.
• Design and implement end-to-end financial processes within SAP.
• Develop functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams for SAP customizations.
• Create and maintain financial reporting and analysis solutions within SAP.
• Provide training and support to end-users on SAP FI/CO functionality
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of overall experience with 8 years of functional experience in supporting SAP FI/CO modules
• Proven experience in team leadership and client relationship management.
• Prior experience working and executing SAP projects in Retail domain
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of financial processes, reporting, and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with business stakeholders.