SAP FICO Lead

Atos is a global technology services company that provides innovative solutions to help organizations transform their digital capabilities. While specific industry details are not provided, the company's focus on advanced technological services suggests it operates within sectors requiring IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and digital transformation expertise. Atos offers opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to cutting-edge projects, including roles such as SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER, which indicates a need for skilled individuals in system automation, continuous integration, and deployment processes. The company likely serves a diverse range of clients across various industries, leveraging its technical capabilities to deliver efficient and scalable solutions. As a technology-driven organization, Atos emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the delivery of high-quality services to meet evolving business needs.

About Atos Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with 107,000 employees and annual revenue of over € 11 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end- to-end solutions for all industries in 71 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societies Europaea), listed on Euronext Paris and included in the CAC 40 ESG and Next 20 Paris Stock indexes. The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education, and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space. Role Description As an SAP FICO Lead, you will lead the design, configuration, and delivery of SAP Finance and Controlling solutions, with a strong focus on Product Costing. You will guide functional teams and collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure robust costing structures, accurate financial reporting, and seamless integration with manufacturing and inventory processes. This role combines deep SAP FICO expertise with solution ownership, team leadership, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable SAP solutions. What You’ll Be Doing Core Responsibilities Lead workshops with business stakeholders, finance leaders, and controlling teams to gather, challenge, and translate business requirements into effective SAP FICO solutions, particularly in manufacturing environments. Own the functional design and configuration of key SAP FICO components, including GL, AP, AR, AA, CCA, and PCA, with a strong focus on Product Costing and Cost Object Controlling, including standard costing, actual costing, and variance analysis. Lead integration design across product costing, MM, PP, and inventory valuation, including Material Ledger and Actual Costing scenarios where applicable. Oversee and resolve complex month-end closing and period-end issues related to WIP calculation, overhead application, settlement, and cost allocations. Lead CO-PA design and reporting to support profitability analysis by product, region, customer, and other relevant business dimensions. Drive SAP FICO implementation, rollout, enhancement, and optimization initiatives, ensuring sound cost control, accurate cost flows, and alignment with business objectives. Review and approve functional specifications, process flows, solution designs, configuration documentation, and training materials to ensure quality and consistency. Mentor and guide SAP FICO consultants, share best practices, and support knowledge transfer and training for finance, plant controlling, and operations teams. Coordinate with technical teams and other SAP workstreams on custom developments, reports, interfaces, and cross-module dependencies related to finance and cost accounting. Ensure solutions comply with internal controls, audit requirements, financial policies, project governance, and SAP best practices, particularly for costing and inventory valuation. Provide functional leadership on SAP S/4HANA Finance developments and recommend improvements in product costing, controlling, and finance processes. Experience & Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. Typically 7+ years of SAP FICO experience, including substantial hands-on experience in Product Costing and responsibility for leading functional delivery. Expert knowledge of SAP Cost Object Controlling, Product Cost Planning, Cost Center Accounting, and relevant SAP FICO integration points. Strong experience with standard costing, variance analysis, WIP, settlement, overhead calculation, and period-end closing processes. Extensive practical knowledge of SAP integration with MM and PP, especially from a product costing and inventory valuation perspective. Strong experience with Material Ledger and Actual Costing; SAP S/4HANA Finance experience is highly desirable. Experience leading at least one full-cycle SAP implementation or rollout with significant Product Costing scope. Strong understanding of financial accounting, controlling structures, manufacturing processes, and inventory valuation. SAP FICO certification is preferred; additional SAP S/4HANA Finance certification is a plus. Exposure to Funds Management and Treasury Management is an advantage. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Strong functional leadership, analytical thinking, and complex costing problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and technical concepts clearly. Ability to lead workstreams, prioritize competing demands, and manage deadlines, risks, and deliverables in fast-paced project environments. Strong attention to detail and a deep understanding of manufacturing, production, and inventory-related finance flows. Proven ability to mentor consultants, coordinate across teams, and take ownership of solution quality and delivery outcomes. A continuous-improvement mindset focused on cost transparency, financial control, and business value. Show more

The SAP FICO Lead oversees financial processes within SAP systems, ensuring accurate accounting and compliance. This role involves leading teams to implement and maintain financial solutions that align with business objectives.