Deloitte—Associate Director | SAP FICO | Mumbai | SAP | DSA Practice

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Description: We are seeking an experienced Associate Director – SAP FICO with deep expertise in Retail industry processes to lead large-scale SAP transformation programs. The candidate will drive solution design, client engagement, and delivery excellence across complex SAP S/4HANA implementations and Finance transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Leadership - Lead end-to-end SAP FICO engagements for retail clients, including solution design, implementation, and support - Serve as a trusted advisor to senior finance stakeholders (CFO, Finance Directors) - Drive business development, proposals, and client presentations - Manage client relationships and ensure high-quality delivery and client satisfaction SAP FICO Delivery - Lead S/4HANA Finance implementations, rollouts, and system conversions - Design and configure SAP FICO modules including: - General Ledger (GL) - Accounts Payable (AP) - Accounts Receivable (AR) - Asset Accounting (AA) - Bank Accounting & Treasury - Cost Center Accounting (CCA) and Profitability Analysis (COPA) - Ensure integration with key modules such as MM, SD, and Retail-specific components - Define and implement financial processes aligned to retail operations Retail Industry Expertise - Apply deep understanding of retail business processes: - Order-to-Cash (O2C) in retail store and e-commerce environments - Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and vendor settlement processes - Inventory valuation and stock accounting across distribution centers and stores - Revenue recognition, pricing, and promotions management - Support Omnichannel retail operations, including POS and e-commerce integration - Enable real-time financial visibility for retail organizations using S/4HANA Program & Team Management - Lead and mentor teams of consultants across multiple locations - Manage large programs (10M+ USD engagements) including planning, risk management, and governance - Ensure project delivery within scope, timeline, and budget - Drive quality assurance and adherence to Deloitte methodologies Innovation & Thought Leadership - Contribute to SAP practice growth through solution accelerators and reusable assets - Stay updated with SAP innovations (S/4HANA Finance, Central Finance, Group Reporting) - Publish thought leadership on Finance transformation in Retail Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA/CA/CPA preferred - 9-12 years of experience in SAP FICO, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles. - Proven experience in Retail industry SAP implementations - Minimum 3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations - Deep functional expertise in FICO with strong integration knowledge - Experience managing large global teams and complex programs Preferred Skills - Experience with SAP S/4HANA Retail or CAR (Customer Activity Repository) - Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and retail-specific compliance - Exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or reporting tools - Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing consulting environment Leadership Competencies - Strategic thinking and problem-solving - Executive presence and stakeholder influence - Team development and mentoring - Innovation mindset and continuous improvement