Senior Consultant SAP FICO (m/f/d)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a highly skilled SAP FICO Consultant to join our EMEA IT Application team.  In this role you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining SAP FICO functions to support our business operations across the EMEA region. 

The ideal candidate will have strong functional and technical expertise in SAP FICO modules, as well as experience in integrating SAP with other business applications.

If you are a proactive problem-solver with a collaborative mindset and a passion for designing effective SAP solutions in the finance domain, apply to join our team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1.SAP FICO Solution architecture design and project management:

IT Demand Management for Finance:

• Worked as IT business partner for EMEA finance team, collaborate with finance and business stakeholders to gather & prioritize requirements. 
• Translate business requirement into SAP Blueprint, clearly descript the As-Is & To-Be processes, document functional specification. 

FICO Solution design: 

• Develop and propose SAP FICO solutions according to business requirement. Ensure best practices and compliance with financial regulations.

SAP Configuration: 

• Configure SAP FICO modules to support financial operations, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).

Change management: 

• Support the adoption of new SAP FICO processes, ensuring smooth transitions for business users.
• Assess the impact of changes, develop and execute change management strategies, including training plans and communication efforts.
• Work closely with key users, finance teams to facilitate user acceptance and minimize resistance. Provide end-user support, training, and documentation to enhance system usability and adoption.
• Monitor change effectiveness, gather feedback, and recommend improvements to optimize SAP FICO solutions.

Finance project management: 

• Lead and support finance IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution.

 
2.SAP FICO daily operational support:

• Analyze and Resolve System Issues:
  1. Identify and troubleshoot SAP FICO-related system issues.
  2. Provide root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• System Enhancements and Optimization:
  1. Continuously improve SAP FICO functionalities and performance.
  2. Work closely with HQ FICO team and ABAP for necessary enhancements.
• User Training and Support:
  1. Conduct training sessions for finance teams and end users.
  2. Provide ongoing support and documentation for SAP FICO processes.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex systems and processes, identify root causes and develop creative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal and change management skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong ability to drive initiatives forward.
• Collaborative team player who fosters cross-functional alignment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in English is mandatory, 
• Other language is a plus, including proficiency in Chinese or German 

LOCATION

• Munich, with a hybrid working system or,
• remote in Europe (location in Germany, Spain, Italy, Latvia preferred)

Your backpack is filled with

• Master's degree in IT, computer science, financial management, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• 7 + years’ experience in SAP FICO modules as SAP consultant. 
• Strong knowledge of SAP FI submodules: GL, AP, AR, Banking, and Taxation. Knowledge about European tax in major European countries is highly preferred.  Experienced with xSuite, autobank is preferred. 
• Solid experience with SAP CO submodules: cost center accounting (CCA), profit center accounting (PCA), internal orders, product costing, and profitability analysis (CO-PA).
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
• Understanding of integration points with other SAP modules (e.g., SD, MM).
• Experience in working with ABAP debugging and user exits is an advantage.
• Industries experience in Solar, Storage, Power Electronics with B2B business is preferred.   

WHAT WE OFFER
The atmosphere: A modern work environment, brimming with positive energy, healthy growth, and diverse teams
Additional benefits: Attractive salary package, including company benefits such as jobrad, subsidies for childcare and more 
Balance: Hybrid work (working from home/at the office), flexible hours, and 28 days of vacation, as well as days off for special occasions 
Prospects: Individual professional development programs, training, and workshops 
Opportunities to influence the way we work: The freedom to contribute your own ideas and play a key role in shaping the future of our company 
Sustainability: Efforts include our zero waste office program, systematic recycling, bee keeping, planting trees and regular beach clean-ups
Our rationale: Solar energy as a sustainable energy source, enabling the world to switch to clean, renewable energy CONTACT
Canadian Solar EMEA GmbH
Human Resources
Radlkofer Straße 2, 81373, München, Germany

Email: careers-europe@csisolar.com