Abhishek (Kumar) Sharma-SAP FICO Architect | Solution Architect | Lead Consultant
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Business Process Manager / SAP FICO Owner
Dynapac GmbH
- Defined S/4HANA finance solution architecture and led full project lifecycle — Blueprint through Hypercare — for global rollout.
- Designed global finance templates and COPA characteristics, harmonizing financial reporting across business units.
- Implemented role-based authorizations, SOD controls, and master data governance; managed provisioning and training for 200+ users.
- Coordinated cross-module integrations (MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems (Salesforce, SAP DRC, E-Invoicing), reducing month-end close from 5 days to 2 days.
- Prepared functional specifications, supported ABAP development, and drove problem management practices that reduced recurring incidents.
S/4HANA 2023 Upgrade & Global Rollout
Dynapac
Led global template design, cutover planning, go-live execution, and post-go-live stabilization.
Business Process Manager & Expert – SAP FICO
Dynapac Pvt. Ltd.
- Defined and executed the SAP FI/CO strategic roadmap aligned with enterprise digital transformation; served as primary business contact for all controlling processes.
- Led S/4HANA implementation from build/configuration through go-live, including global template design, country-specific solutions, and COPA characteristic configuration.
- Drove cross-module integration with MM, SD, and PP; authored functional specifications and automated manual processes to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
- Led change management, stakeholder engagement, and structured training programs; supported month-end/year-end close and managed FICO incidents via Matrix42.
- Oversaw system testing, compliance validation, and post-go-live hypercare to ensure stable, audit-ready finance operations.
S/4HANA 1809 Implementation
Dynapac
Delivered build/configuration, system testing, and hypercare for initial S/4HANA deployment.
SAP–Salesforce Integration
British American Tobacco
Implemented AR/FSCM interface, reconciliation cockpit, and collection management workflows.
SAP FICO Consultant
IBM India Pvt. Ltd. (Client: British American Tobacco)
- Conducted gap analysis, prepared design documents, and performed build/configuration activities for ECC and BSOH projects.
- Implemented OpenText VIM for invoice scanning, indexing, and workflow automation; configured both PO and non-PO invoice processes.
- Delivered AR/FSCM and Salesforce interface including collection management, debit/credit dispute (DCD) management, scoring, check rules, and reconciliation cockpit.
- Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Functional Unit Testing (FUT), prepared knowledge transfer documentation, and provided onsite go-live support and hypercare.
- Wrote functional specifications for ABAP development and designed custom FI reports.
ADF Rollout
British American Tobacco
Supported rollout, stabilization, and knowledge transfer for automated document flow processes.
SAP FICO Process Associate
Genpact Pvt. Ltd. (AB InBev)
- Acted as liaison between business stakeholders and SAP implementation teams;
- Performed requirement analysis, mapped business requirements to SAP processes, and supported ESS customization and SAP support activities.
- Supported data migration activities including mapping and validation of financial master data and transactional records.
- Executed user testing of SAP FI during implementation cycles.
- Created process flow documentation, user manuals, and SOPs.
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Construction, and Food and Beverage.
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Experienced in Finance, Information Technology, Project Management, Accounting, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling transformation professional with 10+ years of experience leading large-scale ERP migrations and delivering measurable improvements in operational efficiency. Combines deep SAP FI/CO expertise with strong stakeholder management to ensure business continuity, user adoption, and stable finance operations. Proven track record in global template design, cross-module integration, data governance, authorization design, and post-go-live hypercare. Reduced month-end close from 5 days to 2 days, supported 200+ SAP users globally, and improved system stability through structured problem management.
Skills
- Sap Platforms: S/4hana 1809 / 2021 / 2023, Ecc 6.0, Ehp8
- Finance & Controlling: Fi-Ar, Fi-Ap, Fi-Gl, Fi-Aa, Co-Copa, Product Costing, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Profit Center Accounting, Overhead Accounting, Fiori Applications
- Cross-Module Integration: Sd, Mm, Pp, Sap Drc, Opentext-Vim, Pi
- External Integrations: Salesforce, Medius, Pagero, Payroll & Bank Integration
- Tools & Platforms: Sap Alm, Servicenow, Charm, Solution Manager, Matrix42, Jira, Monday.Com
- Architecture & Delivery: Global Template Design, Blueprint To Go-Live, Cutover Planning, Functional Documentations, Hypercare
- Data & Security: Master Data Governance (Mdg), Validation Rules, Fi/Co Security Roles, Sod Controls
- Methodologies: Sap Activate, Agile, Lean, Itil
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Education
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
M.Com · Finance · Meerut, India
University of Delhi
B.Com · Finance · New Delhi, India
Certifications & licenses
Agile Essentials
IBM
Blockchain Essentials
IBM
CLS Lean Trained
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting (1909)
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA Management Accounting (1909)
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