SAP S4HANA FICO Functional Architect - Associate Director

About the role

As a SAP S/4

HANA FICO Functional Architect, you will make an impact by leading fit-gap workshops, providing solutions within the Global Template, and supporting critical phases of rollout. You will be a valued member of the Finance Transformation team and work collaboratively with onsite and offshore teams, technical experts, and business stakeholders.

• Conduct fit-gap workshops with local business and align requirements to Global Template.

• Perform system customizations and testing, collaborating with technical teams as needed.

• Create documentation as per project standards across all phases.

• Support client during UAT, Cutover, Go-Live, and Hypercare phases.

• Ensure compliance with local statutory and tax reporting requirements.

Work model:
Remote with travel for milestones

• Proven experience in S/4 HANA rollouts in SAP FICO Accounting to Reporting.

• Deep knowledge of Finance & Controlling processes and integration with other modules.

• Expertise in Finance areas: GL (Document Splitting/Parallel Ledger), Asset Accounting, AR/AP, Banking (SEPA, DMEE XML, EBS), Lock Box, Intercompany invoicing.

• Expertise in Controlling:
  Account-based COPA, Material Ledger actual valuation, Month-end closing activities.

• Experience with FSCM Credit Management and external credit agency interfaces.

• Strong SAP experience within Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical industry

• Knowledge of Plant Abroad scenarios.

• Understanding of Gross-to-Net scenarios in Life Sciences for US.

• Experience with accruals for chargebacks and rebates.

• Knowledge of Rebate functionality in S/4 HANA.

• Familiarity with local tax and statutory reporting requirements in US/CA along with DRC.

The annual salary for this position is between $156,500 - $183,500 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.

• 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

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.