SAP FICO Lead Functional Analyst

About Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 50,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2024, the Group generated revenues of €5.8 billion.
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Position:SAP Lead Functional Analyst
Experience: 08-10 years
Location: Noida

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and deliver SAP Finance (FI/CO) and Central Finance (CFIN) implementations and rollouts.
2. Work closely with business stakeholders to gather and analyze financial requirements.
3. Design and configure key SAP Finance modules such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), and Controlling (CO).
4. Configure and maintain Central Finance components including SLT replication, AIF monitoring, and MDG integration.
5. Support financial data mapping, replication, and reconciliation processes from source systems to Central Finance.
6. Collaborate with the integration team to ensure smooth connectivity between source systems (SAP ECC) and Central Finance.
7. Perform system testing (Unit, SIT, UAT) and coordinate with business teams for validation.
8. Provide post go-live support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for financial systems.
9. Prepare functional specifications, documentation, and training materials for end-users.
10. Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and internal audit requirements.

Required Skills & Expertise

1. 8+ years of overall SAP experience, with at least 3–4 years in SAP Central Finance (CFIN).
2. Strong functional expertise in SAP FI/CO modules — GL, AP, AR, AA, CO-CCA, CO-IO, and COPA.
3. Hands-on experience in configuring and supporting Central Finance processes including replication (SLT), AIF monitoring, and MDG integration.
4. Solid understanding of SAP Financial Closing Cockpit, FSCM, and integration with SD/MM modules.
5. Exp in financial reporting, consolidation, and real-time data validation in CFIN environments.
6. Knowledge of cross-application components like ALE/IDOC, BAPI, and Interface management.
7. Experience in Central Payments and intercompany reconciliation processes.
8. Experience in SAP Group Reporting, Treasury, or Cash Management.
9. Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Soft Skills

1. Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
2. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
3. Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
4. Collaborative approach with cross-functional and global teams.
5. Commitment to process improvement and continuous learning.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.

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