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About the role
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance Consultant with deep expertise in SAP FICO, SAP RE-FX, Asset Accounting, Project Systems, core financial configuration, and process integrations. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of complex SAP Finance and real estate solutions supporting global drilling and development operations.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can lead complex enterprise-scale implementations and deploy Finance4U innovations across Extended Asset Accounting, Regulatory Accounting and Reporting, and Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO). You will work closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Project teams to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions aligned with SAP Best Practices.
In this role you will
- Lead end-to-end solution design and configuration across SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP FICO, SAP RE-FX, Asset Accounting, and Project Systems.
- Design complex business processes aligned with SAP Best Practices and enterprise financial requirements.
- Lead and deploy Finance4U innovations across Extended Asset Accounting, Regulatory Accounting and Reporting, and ARO.
- Configure and optimize SAP RE-FX contracts, rental processes, occupancy management, and related financial integrations.
- Provide functional leadership across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Controlling, and Project Systems.
- Design integrated financial and asset processes supporting drilling and development operations, including capital projects, operational expenditures, budgets, commitments, actuals, and variances.
- Drive integration and data harmonization across SAP Finance, RE-FX, Project Systems, and related business processes.
- Partner with Finance, drilling engineers, project planners, operations teams, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective SAP solutions.
- Lead solution blueprinting, fit-gap analysis, configuration, testing, user acceptance testing, and deployment activities.
- Support the design of financial controls and audit trails to address regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Enable analytics and reporting across financial and asset data to support forecasting, investment monitoring, and business decision-making.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and translate them into practical SAP enhancements.
- Mentor functional and project teams on SAP S/4HANA Finance, FICO, and RE-FX best practices.
- Support pre-sales activities, including RFP responses, solution development, and oral presentations.
Work Model: Remote with Milestone travel in the US
What you need to have to be considered
- 14+ years of progressive SAP/enterprise application experience, including hands-on design and configuration of complex business processes.
- Deep hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance and SAP FICO.
- Strong experience with SAP RE-FX, Asset Accounting, Project Systems, and core Financial configuration.
- Experience designing and implementing end-to-end SAP Finance solutions aligned with SAP Best Practices.
- Strong understanding of integration between SAP Finance, Asset Accounting, Project Systems, RE-FX, and related business processes.
- Hands-on experience with Extended Asset Accounting, Regulatory Accounting and Reporting, and Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO).
- Experience supporting complex capital projects, budgeting, operational expenditure tracking, asset lifecycle management, and financial reporting.
- Experience with solution blueprinting, fit-gap analysis, configuration, testing, implementation, and production support.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify financial and process discrepancies and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with business and technical teams.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale SAP implementations or rollouts.
These will help you stand out
- Experience implementing SAP FICO and SAP RE-FX solutions within the energy, drilling, development, or natural resources industry.
- Knowledge of drilling and development processes, including well planning, field development, capital project tracking, budgeting, and operational expenditure management.
- Strong experience with Extended Asset Accounting, Regulatory Accounting and Reporting, and ARO.
- Experience designing internal controls, regulatory reporting processes, and audit-ready SAP solutions.
- Experience enabling financial and asset analytics involving wells, rigs, leases, facilities, and other capital assets.
- Experience leading cross-functional and geographically distributed SAP project teams.
- Experience supporting RFP responses, pre-sales solutioning, and oral presentations.
- SAP certification in SAP ERP Financials or SAP S/4HANA Finance, with SAP RE-FX specialization, is preferred.
- Ability to independently learn, lead, and deploy new SAP Finance capabilities in complex enterprise environments.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $121,126- $180,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in SAP FICO consultant jobs.
- Hands-on configuration experience in SAP FI and CO modules across multiple full-cycle implementations
- Proficiency in general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, and cost center accounting
- Experience with S/4HANA, including greenfield implementations or ECC-to-S/4HANA migrations
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or a related field
- SAP certification in Financial Accounting or Management Accounting is strongly preferred
- Ability to gather business requirements, write functional specifications, and coordinate with ABAP developers
Tips for Your SAP FICO Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to SAP modules
List every SAP FICO submodule you have configured hands-on, including AP, AR, GL, asset accounting, and cost center accounting. Recruiters scan for exact module names, and a generic SAP background won't clear automated filters the way a specific submodule list will.
Highlight your S/4HANA project experience
Employers separating greenfield S/4HANA implementations from legacy ECC roles are common right now. Call out whether your experience is ECC, S/4HANA, or a migration from one to the other. That distinction often determines whether your application advances past the first screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sap fico consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by industry vertical
Your FICO configuration experience in manufacturing is not directly equivalent to financial services or utilities, even if the modules overlap. Target openings where your industry background matches, because interviewers will probe your knowledge of industry-specific chart of accounts and business processes.
Prepare for a technical case-style interview
Most SAP FICO interview rounds include a scenario question, such as how you would configure a new company code or resolve a recurring goods receipt and invoice receipt clearing issue. Practice explaining your configuration logic step by step, not just the end result.
Negotiate using total cost of delivery
Contract sap fico consultant rates and full-time offers are benchmarked differently. For contract roles, know your all-in daily or hourly floor before the call. For full-time offers, factor in SAP training allowances and certification reimbursement, which vary widely between employers and affect your real compensation.
SAP FICO Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sap fico consultants?
The companies hiring the most sap fico consultants right now include Clarkston, REPLY, and Spar, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at large system integrators running multi-year SAP S/4HANA transformation programs and at global manufacturers managing their own internal SAP centers of excellence.
How many sap fico consultant jobs are remote?
About 61% of sap fico consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the project-based nature of the role. Sub-specializations focused on post-go-live support, financial reporting configuration, and S/4HANA system testing tend to carry the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements, while blueprint and go-live phases more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a sap fico consultant?
Start by building a foundation in accounting or finance so you understand the business processes SAP FICO automates. Then pursue hands-on SAP training through an authorized learning center and earn an SAP Financial Accounting or Management Accounting certification. Entry-level roles often come through system integrators, where you work on implementations under experienced consultants and accumulate the module configuration experience employers require for independent project roles.
Can you get hired as a sap fico consultant with little experience?
You can break in by targeting junior or associate consultant roles at SAP implementation partners, which typically expect one or two implementation cycles rather than decade-long tenures. Demonstrating certification, completing a hands-on sandbox project with a documented configuration scenario, and showing familiarity with project delivery methodology helps close the gap that limited work history creates.
What does the sap fico consultant interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial recruiter screen focused on module depth and project history, a technical interview where you walk through configuration scenarios in FI or CO, a client or hiring manager round probing your stakeholder communication and business process knowledge, and sometimes a case study or whiteboard exercise on chart of accounts design or cost center hierarchy setup.
Where can I find and apply to sap fico consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to sap fico consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your module experience and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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