Job Title:  T&T | ET&P | SAP | Associate Director | SAP FICO | Mumbai |

The Team

Our Enterprise Technology & Performance practice helps organizations unlock business value through technology-enabled transformation. We work with leading organizations across industries to design, build, and deploy innovative SAP solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth. Learn more about ET&P

Your work profile:

• 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.

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

Key skills required

• 11-14 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA/CA/CPA preferred