Hybrid FICO Consultant – K5

at Syntax

• Job title: FICO Consultant – K5
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Montreal, Canada

About the role

• SAP FICO Consultant defining financial and controlling processes at Syntax. Leading implementations, analyzing requirements, and ensuring integration with SAP ecosystem in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end SAP FICO implementations and enhancements.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective SAP functional solutions within the Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
• Configure core FI submodules including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, Taxation, and DRC.
• Configure CO components such as Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, and COPA.
• Ensure seamless integration with other SAP modules including Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), and Human Resources (HR).
• Perform thorough system testing (unit, integration, and UAT) and provide support for issue resolution.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation including functional specifications, test scripts, process maps, and training materials.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop reports, interfaces, enhancements, and custom developments (ABAP).
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities while identifying opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Provide user training and post go-live support to business stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor, guiding leadership on SAP FICO best practices and industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP FICO configuration and support.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and controlling practices.
• Experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA (S/4HANA preferred).
• Good knowledge of integration with SD, MM, and other SAP modules.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within teams.

Benefits

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team