Job Description & Details
The automotive sector is rapidly digitizing its finance operations, making SAP FICO expertise more valuable than ever. Companies like Highly Marelli are seeking senior consultants who can bridge finance and manufacturing processes on the shop floor. This contract role in Nashville offers a chance to lead end‑to‑end implementations while working directly with global teams.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior SAP FICO Functional Consultant to lead design, configuration, and implementation of SAP Finance solutions for an automotive client. The role involves full‑lifecycle delivery, integration with SD, MM, and PP modules, gap analysis, testing, training, and acting as the onsite single point of contact in Nashville.
Top 3 Critical Skills Table
| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |
|---|---|---|
| SAP FICO implementation | Core of the finance transformation, ensures accurate GL, AP, AR, and CO processes | Senior |
| Integration with SD/MM/PP | Guarantees seamless data flow between finance and logistics, essential for automotive supply chains | Senior |
| Automotive industry knowledge | Provides context for cost structures, product costing, and regulatory requirements specific to auto parts | Senior |
Interview Preparation
- Explain how you would configure Cost Center Accounting in SAP FICO for an automotive parts manufacturer.
What the interviewer is looking for: Understanding of cost element mapping, hierarchy setup, and reporting needs. - Describe a complex integration scenario between FICO and SD/MM/PP you have managed. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them?
What the interviewer is looking for: Real‑world integration experience, problem‑solving, and cross‑module knowledge. - Walk us through your gap‑analysis methodology when a client’s legacy cost accounting does not align with SAP standards.
What the interviewer is looking for: Structured approach, documentation skills, and ability to design functional specifications. - How do you ensure data integrity during the migration of historical financial data into SAP?
What the interviewer is looking for: Knowledge of data migration tools, validation techniques, and reconciliation processes. - What key performance indicators (KPIs) would you set up in SAP for monitoring profitability in an automotive supply chain?
What the interviewer is looking for: Insight into finance analytics, profit center accounting, and industry‑specific metrics.
Resume Optimization
- SAP FICO implementation
- Cost Center Accounting
- Product Costing
- Integration with SD/MM/PP
- Automotive industry experience
- Gap analysis
- Functional specifications
- Unit & integration testing
- End‑user training
- SAP Cost Controlling Certification
Application Strategy
When reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email that starts with a friendly greeting, attach your updated resume, and clearly highlight your top relevant skills. Make sure to mention related skills you possess, such as SAP FICO implementation, cross‑module integration (SD/MM/PP), and automotive finance experience. Reference a recent project where you led a full‑cycle SAP finance rollout and briefly note the business impact.
Career Roadmap
| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior SAP FICO Consultant | 5‑7 years SAP finance, automotive domain | End‑to‑end finance implementation & integration | SAP Finance Manager (8‑10 yrs) |
| SAP Finance Manager | 8‑10 years, leading teams, strategic finance initiatives | Governance, reporting, portfolio of SAP finance projects | Finance Transformation Director (12+ yrs) |