Lead Consultant

Job Title Lead Consultant - SAP FICO Career Level E Introduction to role Are you ready to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry As a SAP Functional Consultant you ll be part of a dynamic team at one of the world s leading pharmaceutical companies headquartered in the United Kingdom and operating in over 100 countries You ll play a crucial role in a large SAP support and maintenance project managing multiple SAP landscapes across continents Are you up for the challenge Accountabilities As a Lead Consultant you ll be at the forefront of resolving SAP issues reported by business users and delivering necessary changes and enhancements You ll be responsible for completing tasks assigned by the team lead and project coordinator while actively engaging with business users for requirement gathering and providing timely updates on progress Your broad functional knowledge and expert technical skills in the FI and CO modules will be key to your success Essential Skills Experience At least two end-to-end Implementation experience of FICO module in S 4 HANA and two end-to-end implementation experience in SAP ECC Extremely well versed in all the FICO submodules like GL AP AR Asset Accounting Banking Cost Centre Accounting Cost Element Accounting Profit Centre Accounting Profitability Analysis Product Cost Controlling Activity-based costing and Material Ledger In-depth functional understanding of the Record to Report work stream Good understanding of business processes in the life sciences pharmaceutical domain Ability to understand business requirements from business users prepare functional specifications perform configuration changes assist technical teams e g ABAP in their work perform system and integration testing Exposure is essential to highly customized SAP environments and working on collaborate with Non-SAP systems Exposure to interfaces like COUPA Blackline Workday Concur is preferred Very good understanding of integration of SAP modules in End-to-end business processes Exposure to SAP new dimensional modules PaPM Profitability and Performance Management AFC Advanced Financial Close ICMR Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation and ESG Environment Social and Governance is a definite plus Understanding of ITIL processes and Application lifecycle management Ability to work in large and diverse teams Exposure to Run SAP Solution Manager methodologies Experience of various Estimation Techniques will be an added advantage Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Well versed in English Excellent spoken and written skills Willingness to work in shifts Proactive approach to problem solving Experience working in a Globally distributed team Desirable Skills Experience NA When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions That s why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office But that doesn t mean we re not flexible We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility Join us in our unique and ambitious world At AstraZeneca you ll find yourself at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and meaningful work Our commitment to transforming lives through data analytics AI machine learning and more sets us apart With the backing and investment needed to succeed you ll be empowered to innovate and lead the way in digital healthcare Join us as we disrupt an industry and make a direct impact on patients lives Ready to take on this exciting opportunity Apply now and become part of our journey Date Posted 15-Dec-2025 Closing Date 16-Dec-2025 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment and recruitment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements