Principal Consultant - SAP FICO S/4 HANA

We are seeking a Principal SAP S/4HANA FICO Consultant to lead complex finance transformations across SAP S/4HANA Public and Private Cloud environments. This role is responsible for solution architecture, delivery governance, and stakeholder engagement across large-scale transformation programs.

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• Lead end-to-end design of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions (FI/CO).
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• Define finance architecture across Public and Private Cloud deployments.
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• Facilitate Fit-to-Standard workshops and ensure alignment with SAP best practices.
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• Act as FICO stream lead across large SAP transformation programs.
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• Drive solution quality, timelines, and risk mitigation.
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• Support SIT, UAT, and cutover planning.
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• Advise on ECC to S/4HANA migration strategies.
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• Engage with business and IT stakeholders as a trusted advisor.
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• Lead and mentor FICO consultants and support pre-sales activities.
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• Employment Type – Permanent full time
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• Office Location – Anywhere within New Zealand
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• Work Arrangement – Hybrid
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• Travel Opportunities – Occasional business travel
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• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO: GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Controlling, CO-PA).
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• Strong integration knowledge across MM, SD, and other SAP modules.
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• Proven delivery experience in both Public and Private Cloud environments.
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• Strong understanding of Fit-to-Standard and Clean Core principles.
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• Multiple full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations (greenfield and/or brownfield).
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• Senior leadership experience at Principal or Architect level.
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• Consulting experience in SAP environments.
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• SAP S/4HANA Finance certification is preferred.
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• CA/CPA or equivalent finance qualification is highly desirable.
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This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, key accountabilities, and skills of persons so classified. Management reserves the right to add or change the job and relevant percentage of accountabilities as required, in its sole discretion.