Sr. Analyst Application Delivery- SAP FICO

About Kennametal

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title: SAP FICO Consultant (5+ Years Experience)
Experience: 5-7 Years of relevant SAP FICO experience

Location: Bangalore/ Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time


Job Description
We are seeking an experienced SAP S4 HANA FICO Consultant with approximately 5+ years of hands-on expertise in SAP Finance and Controlling modules. The ideal candidate will have strong functional knowledge, experience in end-to-end implementations, support projects, and proficiency in tools such as LSMW, Excel, and interface management. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth financial processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications
• Core SAP FICO Skills
o Strong knowledge of FI submodules: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, Credit Management, REFX Lease contracts) and CO (Cost Center Accounting, Accounting, Internal Orders, etc
o Strong knowledge of CO submodules: Cost Centers, Internal Orders, COPA.
o Experience in integration with MM, SD, and PP modules.
o Handle month-end and year-end closing activities, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Technical Tools & Activities
o Coordinate with technical teams (ABAP, PI/PO, CPI) for interface issues and enhancements.
o Hands-on experience with LSMW for data migration.
o Experience in cutover planning and execution.
o Knowledge of interfaces (IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs) between SAP and external systems (banking, third-party applications, etc.)
o Schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot background jobs related to financial postings, reconciliations, and reporting.
o Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros preferred).
• Project Experience
o Minimum of 2 end-to-end SAP implementation or rollout projects.
o Experience in support and enhancement projects.
o Exposure to migration projects and reconciliation activities.
• Soft Skills
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
o Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
o Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or IT (MBA/CA/ICWA preferred).
• Around 5 to 7 years of SAP FICO consulting experience.
• Exposure to S/4HANA Finance is an added advantage.

Expectations
• Ability to handle end-to-end FICO processes independently.
• Flexibility to work on support, rollout, and implementation projects.
• Strong ownership of deliverables, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Willingness to collaborate with business users, technical teams, and external partners.

Equal Opportunity Employer