SAP FICO Head - Manufacturing

SAP FICO - Head

- The SAP Head will oversee the end-to-end SAP strategy, management, licensing, compliance, and vendor management across multiple manufacturing plants.

- This role ensures SAP solutions drive operational efficiency, optimize supply chain processes, and support digital transformation initiatives while maintaining cost-effective licensing and audit compliance.

- Person should be able to Lead SAP FICO responsible for managing and optimizing SAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) processes across multiple manufacturing plants.

- This role ensures smooth financial operations, cost control, compliance, and integration with other SAP modules

Key Responsibilities:

SAP Strategy & Leadership:

- Define and execute the SAP roadmap for a multi-factory automotive setup.

- Lead SAP S/4HANA migration, system upgrades, and standardization across plants.

- Align SAP solutions with business objectives, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

SAP FICO Implementation & Optimization:

- Lead SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation and enhancements across manufacturing plants.

- Ensure smooth integration of FI (General Ledger, AP, AR, Asset Accounting) and CO (Cost Center Accounting, Profitability Analysis, Product Costing).

- Streamline financial closing, reconciliation, and reporting processes using SAP tools.

- Support product costing and cost optimization strategies for automotive production.

- Optimize taxation, GST, and regulatory compliance within SAP FICO.

SAP Implementation & Optimization:

- Oversee SAP modules relevant to automotive manufacturing: PP, MM, SD, QM, EWM, FI/CO, PM.

- Ensure smooth SAP integration across plants for real-time production monitoring and supply chain visibility.

- Implement predictive maintenance, quality control, and automation using SAP solutions.

SAP Licensing, Compliance & Audits:

- Manage SAP licensing strategy to optimize costs and ensure compliance with SAP's licensing policies.

- Conduct SAP license audits and internal assessments to avoid non-compliance risks.

- Track SAP user access, indirect usage, and license utilization to maximize value.

- Stay updated on SAP contract terms, renewals, and pricing models.

- Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to negotiate SAP license agreements and amendments.

SAP Vendor & Partner Management:

- Serve as the primary liaison between the company and SAP.

- Manage relationships with SAP service providers, consultants, and third-party vendors.

- Ensure SAP partners deliver high-quality services and meet SLAs.

- Evaluate SAP's new offerings, upgrades, and product roadmaps for future adoption.

- Negotiate SAP support contracts to ensure cost efficiency and value addition.

Cross-Plant SAP Integration & Business Process Standardization:

- Establish a unified SAP framework for production, logistics, procurement, and finance across all plants.

- Ensure seamless SAP integration with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), IoT, and connected vehicle platforms.

- Drive data standardization and harmonization across multiple factories.

Compliance, Security & Risk Management:

- Implement SAP cybersecurity best practices, role-based access controls, and data protection measures.

- Continuously monitor SAP system performance and drive improvements.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.

- 20+ years of SAP experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in automotive manufacturing.

- Expertise in SAP S/4HANA, ECC, and automotive-specific modules (PP, MM, SD, QM, EWM, IBP).

- Strong knowledge of SAP licensing models, contracts, and audits.

- Experience in multi-plant SAP rollouts, data harmonization, and global template design.

- Ability to manage SAP vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance.

- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications:

- SAP Certified in S/4HANA Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Finance.

- PMP, ITIL, or SAP License Management certification is a plus.