Santosh Jadhav
SAP FICO Consultant
Bengaluru
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced SAP FICO consultant with over 11 years of industry experience, including 6+ years dedicated to implementing and managing extensive SAP FICO projects. Successfully implemented three end-to-end projects, including rollout and support engagements, showcasing a strong track record in project implementation and management. Proficient in configuring and customizing SAP FICO according to business requirements, demonstrating expertise in financial and controlling modules. Deep understanding and proficiency in system configuration and customization, with a focus on troubleshooting, problem identification, and resolution. Consistently delivers optimized solutions to enhance system efficiency and user satisfaction. Strong analytical skills combined with exemplary problem-solving abilities, facilitating effective collaboration and communication with diverse teams. Experience in pre and post-go-live activities, ensuring seamless integration and stable operational status after deployment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
SAP S4HANA FICO
West Pharmaceutical Packaging India Pvt. Ltd
11.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: West is a leading global manufacturer in designing and producing technologically advanced, high-quality, integrated containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines
- We are a trusted partner to the world’s top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies working in by their side to improve patient health
- Conducted and coordinated workshops to capture and understand client requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Analyzed business scenarios in the Q/A database and generated issue logs to effectively track and resolve issues
- Prepared business blueprint deliveries, involving identification of necessary data conversions and required interfaces
- Collaborated with key users to document existing processes, providing a foundation for system improvements
- Conducted GAP analysis to identify open issues and designed optimal functionalities that address these gaps
- Educated clients on FI and CO master and transaction data, including intercompany processing details for better understanding and utilization
- Tested complete Order to Cash and Procure to Pay processes, and wrote functional specifications for new report generation in collaboration with ABAP programmers
- Successfully implemented FI (GL, AR, AP, Assets) and CO settings on the development server, overseeing their transport to testing and production environments
- Configured ERP structure and financial accounting settings, including company code, business area, fiscal year variant, field status variant, and document processing parameters
- Implemented and maintained customer and vendor master data with open item processing, ensuring smooth transactional flow
- Demonstrated knowledge in bank accounting, cost centers, profit centers, internal orders, and product costing
- Developed LSMW data upload templates, tested, and performed data uploads of GL balances, line items, and master data using LSMW and BODS techniques
- Led PMO efforts in the development of end-to-end projects within DevOps environments
- Coordinated with business units for QAD system configuration, managing AP, AR, GL, and trial balance data using predefined templates
- Conducted workshops before and after go-live to ensure smooth transition and operational continuity
- West is a leading global manufacturer in designing and producing technologically advanced, high-quality, integrated containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines
- We are a trusted partner to the world’s top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies working in by their side to improve patient health
SAP S4HANA FICO
VC ERP CONSULTING PVT LTD
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: MBH Power is a member of the Tolaram Group of Companies
- MBH Power is a Total Energy Solutions Company providing World-class services to meet the growing demand of the power sector in emerging markets
- It focuses on EPC solutions in Transmission and Distribution, Metering & Energy Audit and Turnkey solutions in Conventional & Non-Conventional Power Generation
- Managed and resolved SAP FICO-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to financial operations and processes
- Gained hands-on experience in creating detailed functional specifications for system enhancements and customizations
- Engaged in daily interactions with clients to understand their needs, provide updates, and ensure alignment on support activities
- Prepared comprehensive end-user manuals and conducted training sessions to educate users on SAP functionalities and efficient navigation
- Assisted in resolving material management issues, including Purchase Requisition (PR), Purchase Order (PO), Goods Receipt Note (GRN), MIRO, and invoice-level issues
- Communicated with end users through various channels (meetings, phone, email, screen sharing) to resolve support tickets efficiently, prioritizing based on urgency
- Supported sales distribution processes by participating in contract creation, outbound delivery, Post Goods Issue (PGI), and billing document resolution
- MBH Power is a member of the Tolaram Group of Companies
- MBH Power is a Total Energy Solutions Company providing World-class services to meet the growing demand of the power sector in emerging markets
- It focuses on EPC solutions in Transmission and Distribution, Metering & Energy Audit and Turnkey solutions in Conventional & Non-Conventional Power Generation
SAP FI Associate Consultant
VC ERP CONSULTING PVT LTD
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Arvind Limited formerly Arvind Mills is a textile manufacturer and the flagship company of the Lalbhai Group
- It has units at Santej near Kalol, Gujarat, India
- It manufactures cotton shirting, denim, knits and bottom weight fabrics
- It is India's largest denim manufacturer apart from being the world’s fourth-largest producer and exporter of denim
- Successfully configured and assigned company codes, aligning them with organizational financial structures
- Facilitated the uploading of master data, including General Ledger (G/L), customer, and vendor information using LSMW techniques
- Defined and configured document types and number ranges tailored to client specifications to ensure accurate transaction processing
- Implemented configuration changes and system enhancements to meet evolving client requirements
- Created and delivered comprehensive end-user manuals and training sessions, enhancing user proficiency in navigating the FI module
- Prepared detailed functional specifications and process documentation for continuous improvement and user reference
- Configured variant settings for fiscal years, posting periods, and field status to enable precise financial reporting
- Configured essential financial structures such as chart of accounts, retained earnings accounts, and tolerance settings
- Configured house banks, automatic payment programs, and defined various payment methods to streamline financial operations
- Configured vendor and customer account groups, special GL accounts, payment terms, and special payment conditions such as installment terms
- Managed and configured dunning processes, establishing dunning areas and keys to effectively handle overdue receivables
- Configured the chart of depreciation, asset classes, account determination, and tax settings to ensure compliance and accurate asset management
- Maintained and configured GL accounts for smooth integration between Financial Accounting (FI) with Material Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD) modules
- Configured controlling areas, created cost elements, cost centers, and profit centers to enable effective cost and profit management
- Arvind Limited formerly Arvind Mills is a textile manufacturer and the flagship company of the Lalbhai Group
- It has units at Santej near Kalol, Gujarat, India
- It manufactures cotton shirting, denim, knits and bottom weight fabrics
- It is India's largest denim manufacturer apart from being the world’s fourth-largest producer and exporter of denim
Indoco Remedies Ltd
02.2013 - 07.2018
- Maintain and manage vendor accounts by verifying invoices, processing payments, and ensuring accurate posting to the ledger
- Oversee customer accounts, including billing, receipt processing, and reconciliation of accounts receivable
- Handle the entire accounts payable cycle, from purchase order verification and invoice approval to payment execution and discrepancy resolution
- Manage and streamline the accounts receivable process, including issuing invoices, monitoring customer payments, and following up on outstanding balances
- Perform regular reconciliation of vendor and customer accounts to ensure accuracy and prepare reports to support financial statements
- Engage with vendors to negotiate payment terms and resolve disputes, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements and relationships
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to billing, payments, and account discrepancies
- Ensure precise and timely data entry for all vendor and customer transactions, maintaining updated and organized financial records
Education
B.com -
NT College Sedam Gulbarga University
MBA - finance& Marketing
Acharya B school Bangalore University
SAP FI S4 Hana Simple finance Certification - undefined
Skills
- SAP Financial Configuration
- Experience with SAP ECC
- S/4 HANA Implementation Knowledge
- SAP System Development
- Proficient in Financial Statements
- Module Management
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Project Systems Management
- Financial Supply Chain Optimization
- Proficient in Ticketing Tools
- PMO Strategy Development
- Proficient in Power BI
Certification
S4HANA FI Associate Certified, S0019379812
Budgeting And Forecasting Experience
- Capital Budget Planning
- Operational Budget Management
- Financial Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis
- Budget Reporting and Presentation
- Cost Management Strategies
- Financial Modeling
Key Responsibilities And Achievements
- Business Requirements Analysis
- SAP FICO Configuration
- Full Lifecycle Implementations
- Testing and Quality Assurance
- End User Training and Support
- Data Migration and Management
- Cross-Module Integration
- Custom Reporting and Documentation
- Version Upgrades and System Enhancements
- Project Management
- PMO and E2E Project Development
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Continuous Learning and Adaptation
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z5601357
- Father's Name: Mansingh Jadhav
- Date of Birth: 06/02/85
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
SAP S4HANA FICO
West Pharmaceutical Packaging India Pvt. Ltd
11.2019 - Current
SAP S4HANA FICO
VC ERP CONSULTING PVT LTD
05.2019 - 10.2019
SAP FI Associate Consultant
VC ERP CONSULTING PVT LTD
08.2018 - 04.2019
Indoco Remedies Ltd
02.2013 - 07.2018
MBA - finance& Marketing
Acharya B school Bangalore University
SAP FI S4 Hana Simple finance Certification - undefined
S4HANA FI Associate Certified, S0019379812
B.com -
NT College Sedam Gulbarga University
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