Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP FICO Consultant to lead the design, delivery, and optimization of SAP Finance solutions across Sophos. This role combines deep functional expertise with strategic thinking - driving process excellence, intelligent automation, and innovation within our SAP Finance landscape. You will act as a trusted advisor to Finance and IT stakeholders, shaping scalable, future-ready solutions that enhance financial performance and control. This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in modernizing our SAP landscape, including enhancing Finance capabilities and driving AI‑enabled innovation. You will help shape the future of SAP Finance within a global organization committed to continuous advancement. It provides strong visibility, meaningful strategic influence, and the opportunity to work at the forefront of intelligent finance transformation.
What You Will Do
- Solution Design & Delivery
- Lead the analysis and design of end-to-end SAP FI / CO solutions aligned to business objectives.
- Translate complex finance requirements into high-quality functional specifications.
- Configure and optimise SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Banking, Tax) and CO (Cost Centres, Profit Centres, Internal Orders).
- Ensure strong integration across SAP modules and third-party systems.
- Contribute to project planning, estimation, and successful delivery of SAP initiatives.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance finance processes through automation, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities.
- Leverage Finance innovations to modernise and simplify processes.
- Promote scalable, supportable, and future-ready solutions aligned with architectural and governance standards.
- Actively drive continuous improvement across the SAP Finance landscape.
- Stakeholder & Operational Excellence
- Facilitate design workshops and act as a trusted advisor to Finance stakeholders.
- Lead or contribute to SAP workstreams across upgrades, rollouts, integrations, and transformation initiatives.
- Oversee SIT, UAT, deployment, and post-go-live support activities.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams and third-party AMS partners.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability development within the SAP team.
What You Will Bring
8+ years’ hands-on SAP FI / CO experience within complex, integrated SAP environments.Proven track record delivering full lifecycle SAP projects (rollouts, upgrades, migrations, or transformations).Strong configuration expertise across SAP FI and CO modules.Experience working across integrated SAP landscapes and external system interfaces.Ability to drive process optimisation, automation, and intelligent improvements.Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skillsPreferred
Exposure to AI-driven finance capabilities.Integration experience with SAP SD, MM, or procurement processes.SAP certification(s) and / or professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA).#LI-FC1#B2#LI-Remote Ready to Join Us? At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply. What's Great About Sophos?
Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spiritEmployee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacyAnnual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communitiesGlobal employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprintGlobal fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharpGlobal wellbeing days for employees to relax and rechargeMonthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing