SAP FICO Consultant – Revenue Accounting

Company Description

Talan – Positive Innovation

Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.

Talan at a Glance

Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year.

Our Core Areas of Expertise

• Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.

• Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.

• Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.

We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Consultant specializing in Revenue Accounting to join our dynamic team permanently. This role is crucial for optimizing our financial processes and ensuring accurate revenue recognition.

As an SAP FICO Consultant – Revenue Accounting, you will be instrumental in driving the successful implementation and ongoing optimization of SAP FICO modules, with a specific emphasis on revenue recognition, billing, and order-to-cash processes. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, understand their requirements, translate them into functional specifications, and configure SAP solutions to meet those needs. This role demands a deep understanding of financial accounting principles and their application within the SAP ecosystem, particularly concerning revenue accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and support SAP FICO modules, with a primary focus on Revenue Accounting (e.g., RAR, SD-FI integration, billing, invoicing).

• Gather and analyze business requirements from finance and business users, translating them into functional specifications and SAP solutions.

• Perform system configuration, master data setup, and develop test scripts for SAP FICO functionalities related to revenue accounting.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., SD, MM, Project Systems) to ensure seamless integration and end-to-end process effectiveness.

• Provide expert-level support, troubleshooting, and resolution for SAP FICO issues, particularly those impacting revenue recognition.

• Develop and deliver user training, documentation, and support materials for new and existing SAP functionalities.

• Participate in project planning, execution, and post-go-live support phases for SAP implementation and enhancement projects.

• Stay abreast of SAP best practices, new functionalities, and industry trends, particularly in revenue accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 15, ASC 606).

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience as an SAP FICO Consultant with a strong focus on Revenue Accounting.

• Proven expertise in SAP FICO configuration, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Asset Accounting (AA), and particularly Revenue Recognition (RAR).

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and revenue recognition standards (IFRS 15/ASC 606).

• Experience with SAP SD-FI integration for order-to-cash processes and billing/invoicing.

• Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• SAP certification in FICO or relevant modules is a plus.

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

• B2B or employment contract

• Remote within CET Time zone.

• Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.

If you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want to meet you !

Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019).