Senior Consultant - SAP FICO

  • Category: IT
  • Location: Chennai, IN

Execute SAP finance transformation across global operations

Do you want to be part of a global SAP transformation journey that powers the green energy transition?

 

At NKT, we are seeking a Senior SAP Consultant – FICO to join our Group IT team in Chennai. This is a unique opportunity to improve the efficiency of financial systems in a European manufacturing leader with over 130 years of innovation. You’ll work with advanced SAP S/4HANA technologies, collaborate with multicultural teams across Europe, and contribute to harmonizing our digital core. Are you ready for financial excellence in a challenging, product-based environment?

 

Manage SAP finance excellence across global teams

As Senior SAP Consultant – FICO, you will configure, optimize, and support SAP FI and CO modules to meet business and regulatory needs. You’ll play a key role in automating finance processes, ensuring compliance, and enabling transparent reporting. This role offers deep exposure to S/4HANA and IS-Mill functionalities, with opportunities to travel and collaborate with European teams.

 

Your responsibility will be to:

  • Analyse and translate financial requirements into SAP configurations.
  • Configure FI submodules: GL, AP, AR, AA, Bank Accounting, Taxation.
  • Optimize CO modules: Cost Centres, Profit Centres, Product Costing.
  • Resolve system issues including payment errors and IDoc failures.
  • Collaborate across SAP modules and support testing activities.
  • Collaborate with the OneERP S/4 transformation program

You will report to the Senior Manager, Digital Core in Group IT and be based in Chennai. Occasional international travel is expected for training and collaboration.

 

Experienced SAP finance consultant with global mindset

You are a strategic thinker with well-developed analytical skills and the motivation to solve complex financial system challenges. You thrive in multicultural environments, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and are committed to continuous learning and improvement. Your attentive approach and attention to detail make you a trusted partner in facilitating digital transformation.

You also have:

  • Bachelor's in engineering, B.Com, MBA in Finance and other related fields.
  • 8+ years of SAP FICO experience, including S/4HANA.
  • Advanced skills in FI (GL, AP, AR, AA) and CO (costing, internal orders).
  • Experience with payment automation, tax setups, and compliance.
  • Skilled in identifying and resolving SAP Financials and integration issues.
  • Familiarity with IDocs, EDI, and banking system interfaces.
  • Experience in multi-country SAP rollouts and statutory requirements.
  • Experience engaging with GPO (Global Process Owners) and IT leadership

Empower the green energy transition with SAP

NKT is committed to promoting a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

At NKT, you’ll be part of a collaborative team contributing to digital transformation in a legacy-rich, innovation-driven company. We offer career development opportunities, exposure to global business processes, and the chance to grow your SAP skills in an international setting. You’ll work with leaders who value transparency, empowerment, and continuous development.

 

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 30th of Nov, 2025. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Girija.rajendran@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

 

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About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

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