SAP FICO Integration Consultant

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SAP CO/PS Integration Consultant to be based in Portsmouth on an initial 5 Month contract. Experienced SAP FICO, AMS.

Job Title - SAP FICO Integration Consultant

Location - Portsmouth

Rate - £ Market Rates per day

Duration - 5 Months

Job Description:

The Functional Analyst (SAP FI/CO) is newly created, crucial role in the SAP AMS (Application Management Services) organisation and is responsible for the analysis, design, configuration and support of the SAP FI/CO module to meet the business needs of Babcock cross divisional back office processes.

Working closely with our customers to deliver, maintain and troubleshoot and enhance SAP functionality, the FI/CO specialist adds value to the AMS organisation through their knowledge of the FICO module and knowledge of its integration with other modules (Logistics (MM & SD)/PS/HR/Ariba/SRM) and BW (BI/BO/BPC)

Key Responsibilities:

* Provides specialist level functional and configuration knowledge in designing SAP solutions in the FI/CO modules of ECC 6.

* Sound configuration knowledge of master data, GL, AP, AR, Asset accounting and Treasury.

* In depth configuration knowledge of cost element, cost centre, internal orders, result analysis/revenue recognition, product costing, profitability analysis and profit center accounting.

* Detailed understanding and knowledge of configuration dependencies and integration points between separate functional modules of SAP (PS/Logistics (MM & SD)) with a focus on billing types (Resource-related billing, Lumpsum, Fixed price and delivery based billing) and revenue recognition methods.

* Conducts or participates in user requirements gathering, blueprinting & documentation designs.

* Ensure compliance to existing, and development of required data and reporting standards. Ensure the integrity of the finance configuration of the SAP system across multiple landscapes.

* Support business implementations by sharing best practice configuration skills.

* Assist with responding to user requirements, problem resolution, develop designs, and process modeling.

* Conduct configuration changes to accommodate change requests and prototype activities.

* Demonstrate proof of concept and assist in training activities

* Perform initial testing of problem fixes, change request, enhancements, and new functionality.

* Work with the Service Desk to facilitate incident & problem resolution.

* Work with SAP to resolve software bugs.

* Keep abreast of SAP releases, enhancements/new functionality and perform application research.

* Participate in release upgrade or new functionality / enhancement assessments and make recommendations.

* Perform break/fix analysis and recommend solutions for finance related processes.

* Develops functional specifications and works with BASIS and ABAP personnel resources to complete object development and testing.

* May be required to lead and coordinate the work of a small team.

* Understands the business processes and how the application supports the processes. Applies this knowledge to solve problems and deliver changes.

* Understands and applies Babcock methodologies and procedures.

Key Skills And Qualifications:

* A university degree or relevant experience in Finance or Information Management.

* 5 Years of hand-on SAP FI/CO configuration experience.

* Integration Experience with Logistics, Procurement, PS and HR.

* Good understanding the OTC, RTR, PTP and HR Processes as it interacts with FI/CO as per the standard SAP process model.

Competencies:

* Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment.

* Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

* Previous experience as a consultant or customer facing experiences (Internal or External).

* Should be comfortable working in a team and independently.

* Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.

* Experience working in an environment where negotiation, influence, mediation and conflict management skills are required.

* Desire to improve the current solution.

* Focus on delivering customer service and quality solutions.

Desired:

* Experience or exposure to IT Governance.

* Exposure to ITIL Framework.

* Domain Expertise in Engineering & Construction will be a plus.

Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance. Mike Tripp 0161 924 3631