SAP FICO Principal Consultant
Job Description
About MBRDI
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), headquartered in Bengaluru with a satellite office in Pune, is the largest R&D center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside of Germany. Our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in automotive engineering, digitalization, and sustainable mobility solutions, shaping the future of mobility.
Job Title
Principal SAP FICO Consultant
Experience
8–11 years
Location
India (Bengaluru) / Global delivery model
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Consultant with deep hands-on expertise in S/4HANA New Asset Accounting (FI-AA) to support and drive global S/4HANA implementations. The ideal candidate will combine strong functional knowledge, business acumen, and stakeholder management skills, and be comfortable working in a SAFe / Agile delivery setup across multiple geographies.
Key Responsibilities
SAP FICO – Asset Accounting
- Lead and deliver S/4HANA New Asset Accounting implementations/enhancement, including:
- Organizational structures and chart of depreciation
- Asset classes, depreciation areas, and parallel valuation
- Integration with General Ledger (New GL), Controlling, and Logistics
- Configure and support end-to-end Asset Accounting processes:
- Asset acquisition, capitalization, transfer, revaluation, retirement, and depreciation runs
- Drive solution design, and functional specifications aligned with business requirements
Business & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders.
- Translate business requirements into scalable SAP S/4HANA solutions
- Participate in workshops, design reviews, and steering discussions with global stakeholders
Agile / SAFe Ways of Working
- Work within a SAFe Agile framework, collaborating with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams
- Contribute to PI planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and reviews
- Support continuous improvement, automation, and simplification initiatives
Governance & Quality
- Ensure adherence to solution standards, design principles, and best practices
- Support audit requirements and financial controls related to Asset Accounting
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
OR - MBA in Finance (from a reputed institute)
Mandatory Skills
- 8–11 years of SAP FICO experience, with strong focus on FI – Asset Accounting
- Hands-on working knowledge of S/4HANA New Asset Accounting (mandatory)
- Experience in at least one global S/4HANA implementation or rollout project
- Strong understanding of Finance business processes and accounting principles
- Experience working in a SAFe / Agile delivery model
- Proven stakeholder management and communication skills
Preferred / Good-to-Have
- Integration knowledge with Controlling (CO), MM, PS, or other logistics modules
- Exposure to financial data migration (e.g., CVI, asset data migration)
- Experience working with multi-country / multi-company code environment/Multi Landscape
Why Join Us?
· Be part of a purpose-driven organization that is shaping the future of mobility
· Work on cutting-edge technologies and global projects
· Thrive in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment
· Access world-class infrastructure and continuous learning opportunities
Equal Opportunity Statement
At MBRDI, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, background, or ability