Job Title: SAP FICO Consultant
Corporate Title: Associate
Location: Bangalore,India
Role Description
As part of Deutsche Bank group, DWS aims to strategically transform itself via Project Lighthouse as a standalone Asset Management operating platform; an ambitious project that delivers separated DWS Corporate Functions in the cloud with essential new capabilities, further enhancing DWS’ highly competitive and agile Asset Management capability.
The role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a high performing SAP S/4 transformation team implementing a strategic future state technology landscape for DWS Corporate Functions in Finance & Procurement areas.
SAP FICO Consultant is responsible for S4 HANA Finance Support activities to ensure stable production environment and help business in resolving complex functional issues. They will work as an individual contributor in the S4 HANA Finance area and lead business discussions, co-ordinate with various technical teams and serves as a specialist providing functional consulting support.
What we’ll offer you
As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy,
Best in class leave policy.
Gender neutral parental leaves
100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
Accident and Term life Insurance
Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above
Your key responsibilities
Individual contributor as SAP S/4 Finance consultant and closely work with business to understand business requirements and design /implement SAP functional solutions.
Should be able to understand, design, and modify functional solutions in multiple areas of S4 HANA FICO modules- GL, AP, Asset accounting, Accounts receivables, VAT, Cash management, Controlling etc. Focus should be to build solutions leveraging standard functionality.
Formulate and create functional specification documentation, in close working with Business Analysts, Application Owners and Solution Architects.
Creates and modifies business-facing documentation (e.g. user manuals, solution briefs, functional summaries).
Should be able to design and develop interfaces from S4 to other systems using IDOCs, CPI integration etc.
Responsible for providing functional expertise, guidance, and business support to end users.
Work with application developers to resolve functional issues from UATs, and to help find solutions for various functional difficulty areas.
Works closely with business analysts detail proposed solutions and solution maintenance.
Your skills and experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Science or an IT-related discipline (or equivalent).
5 to 10 years experience in SAP and related technologies (SAP R/3 - S/4 HANA)
Should have worked on at least 2 S4 HANA implementation projects.
Strong expertise in SAP S/4 HANA Finance or FICO Module configuration and ability to propose customized solutions based on business requirements.
Experience and knowledge of key integration points of FI/CO module with other enterprise applications like MDG, Concur, Ariba etc.
Some exposure to ABAP is highly desirable
S4 HANA Finance / SAP FICO certification would be preferred
High analytical capabilities and proven communication skills.
Profound knowledge of methods and tools for functional specifications
Able to Multi-task and work under tight deadlines
Flexibility and willingness to work autonomously
Self-motivated within set competencies in a team and fast paced environments
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Fluent in English (written/verbal)
Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
How we’ll support you
Training and development to help you excel in your career.
Coaching and support from experts in your team.
A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.
About us and our teams
Please visit our company website for further information:
https://www.db.com/company/company.html
We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Science, IT, or an equivalent discipline
- 5 to 10 years of experience with SAP and related technologies
- Experience on at least two SAP S/4HANA implementation projects
- Strong SAP S/4HANA Finance or FICO configuration expertise
- Ability to design customized SAP FICO solutions based on business requirements
- Knowledge of FI/CO integration with MDG, Concur, Ariba, and other enterprise applications
- Experience designing S/4HANA interfaces using IDocs and CPI integration
- Exposure to ABAP
- SAP S/4HANA Finance or SAP FICO certification
- Strong analytical, communication, and functional specification skills
- Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously in fast-paced environments
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Fluent English communication skills
- Ability to responsibly use AI tools to improve productivity and workflows
What We Do
DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 933bn of assets under management (as of 30 June 2024) aspires to be one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines. We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, giving strategic guidance to our investment approach. DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing. We understand that, both as a corporate as well as a trusted advisor to our clients, we have a crucial role in helping to navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. With approximately 4,500 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients and investing with their best interests at heart so that they can reach their financial goals, no matter what the future holds. With our entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit, we work every day to deliver outstanding investment results, in both good and challenging times to build the best foundation for our clients’ financial future.
