SAP Finance Lead - SAP FICO (S/4HANA, IFRS15, RAR)
Job Title: SAP Finance Lead – SAP FICO (S/4HANA, IFRS15, RAR)
Location: Stamford, CT (Onsite – No Remote/Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP Finance Lead to support a global Life Sciences client in Stamford, CT. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SAP FICO within an S/4HANA environment, along with strong functional knowledge of IFRS15 and SAP Revenue Accounting & Reporting (RAR).
This role will lead finance solution design, revenue recognition processes, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable, compliant, and business-aligned SAP solutions. The position requires both strategic leadership and hands-on functional expertise.
Top Required Skills
- SAP FICO (S/4HANA)
- IFRS15 (Revenue Recognition)
- SAP Revenue Accounting & Reporting (RAR)
Additional Required Skills
- Strong Finance & Controlling domain expertise
- General Ledger (GL)
- Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)
- Revenue Recognition and Revenue Streams Management
- End-to-End SAP Finance Solution Design & Delivery
- Global Stakeholder Management
- SAP Integration Experience
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP FICO solutions within an S/4HANA environment.
- Serve as the functional SME and solution owner for finance and revenue recognition processes.
- Drive SAP RAR solution design and implementation aligned with IFRS15 compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional requirements.
- Translate business needs into scalable SAP finance solutions and best practices.
- Configure and support revenue accounting, contract management, and financial reporting processes.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS15 standards and support accurate, auditable financial reporting.
- Lead integration activities across SAP modules to support end-to-end finance and revenue processes.
- Support SIT, UAT, and production deployment activities.
- Provide guidance during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to SAP FICO and RAR.
- Facilitate workshops, solution reviews, and stakeholder alignment sessions.
- Mentor junior team members and provide functional leadership to project teams.
Required Qualifications
- 10–12+ years of SAP Finance experience with strong expertise in SAP FICO.
- Extensive hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations.
- Proven experience implementing and supporting IFRS15 Revenue Recognition processes.
- Strong expertise in SAP Revenue Accounting & Reporting (RAR).
- Deep understanding of General Ledger, Profitability Analysis, Revenue Recognition, and Financial Reporting.
- Experience leading enterprise-scale SAP Finance initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare industries.
- Prior experience supporting global SAP transformation programs.
- Exposure to SAP Activate methodology and SAP best practices.
- Experience working with distributed global teams.
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders across business and technology teams.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.