SAP IS - U FICA Consultant

We are seeking an experienced SAP IS-U FICA Consultant to support global utility industry clients in managing customer financial processes. The candidate must have deep expertise in SAP IS-U FICA components, including contract accounting, finance, payments, dunning, and integration with other SAP modules.
Responsibilities:
Lead and support SAP IS-U FICA implementations, enhancements, and related projects.
Work with business stakeholders to gather requirements and convert them into clear functional specifications.
Prepare functional designs for WRICEF objects; collaborate with ABAP, integration, testing, data migration, and change management teams.
Develop process documentation, test scenarios, and training materials, and deliver end-user training sessions.
Manage project timelines and deliverables and ensure effective stakeholder communication.
Support pre-sales activities, including preparing proposals and responses for RFPs/RFIs.
Support value creation for practice growth via asset developments for future client needs.
Stay open to learning and exploring other areas within the Utilities domain.
Requirements:
Experience: Minimum 4 years in SAP IS-U FICA with hands-on involvement in full project lifecycle planning, blueprinting, realization, data migration, integration, testing, and go-live.
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of utility sector processes and regulatory requirements.
Communication: Excellent ability to explain complex concepts clearly, adapt to different situations, and think proactively.
FICA Expertise with hands-on configuration and design experience in the following areas:
Organizational structure, GL setup and integration, tax setup, reconciliation key transfer, and main/sub transactions.
Cash Desk, clearing control, account assignment, and payment transactions.
Dunning with BRFPLUS, security deposit, write-offs, and installment plans.
Key FICA FAQs and workflow understanding.
Integration: Experience integrating IS-U with other SAP modules (MM, PM, FICO).
Device Management: Good understanding of device lifecycle (planning to retirement), meter-to-cash process, and AMI offerings in SAP IS-U.
Billing: Ability to analyze and resolve billing/invoicing issues.
Front-End: Screen design and process understanding of front-end CRM or digital applications.
Additional Information: SAP/industry certifications (SAP ISU, Finance, S/4HANA Utilities) are not mandatory but advantageous. Client-facing experience preferred; basic ABAP/debugging skills are an advantage.

Experience
3-7 yrs