Senior Applications Consultant - SAP FTM Lead

About the job you’re considering

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced SAP FICO Consultant to join our team and support key financial transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for a finance technology professional with deep expertise in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, who is also comfortable interacting with C-level stakeholders and leading global SAP implementations.

If you have a strong foundation in general accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP), experience with SAP New GL, and enjoy translating complex business requirements into scalable SAP solutions, this is the role for you. Experience with S/4HANA Finance is a significant advantage.

Your role

• Lead and manage full lifecycle implementations (FLC) for SAP FICO modules, acting as the primary liaison between business and technical teams.

• Design and define organizational structures and chart of accounts to align SAP configurations with global financial reporting and operational needs.

• Translate business requirements into detailed system specifications, ensuring alignment with IFRS/GAAP compliance standards.

• Work with multi-national corporations to support intercompany processes, eliminations, and financial consolidation scenarios.

• Manage both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery of project milestones.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior consultants and cross-functional teams.

• Regularly engage with stakeholders, including C-level executives, to provide strategic input and direction.

• Stay current with SAP innovations, particularly around S/4HANA Finance and other emerging financial technologies.

• Travel weekly to client sites as required for project delivery and collaboration.

Your skills and experience

• In-depth knowledge of SAP FI modules: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets (FA), Tax, and baseline CO.

• Strong working knowledge of SAP New GL and preference for candidates with S/4HANA Finance experience.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) and their implementation in SAP systems.

• FICO lead on 2–3 full lifecycle SAP implementations.

• Sub-module lead on 5–8 SAP projects, delivering across various industries.

• Experience managing distributed teams and working in global delivery models (onshore/offshore).

• SAP S/4HANA implementation experience is highly desirable.

• Prior experience working in consulting services or fast-paced project environments.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to interact confidently at executive levels.

• Demonstrated leadership qualities, with experience building and guiding collaborative teams.

• Ability to mentor junior consultants and share knowledge across the team.

• Open to feedback, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Willingness to travel weekly based on project needs.

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan