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Sumanta Biswas

Sumanta Biswas

Summary

Forward-thinking SAP FICO Consultant with extensive experience orchestrating end-to-end implementations, data migrations, and process optimizations for global enterprises, resulting in significant enhancements in financial operations. Demonstrated expertise in reducing financial closing times by 30%, improving reporting accuracy by 20%, and driving a 10% increase in profit margins through custom financial solutions. Adept at delivering user training and support, cutting external dependency by 25%, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to elevate operational efficiency and compliance with international standards.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Specialist

LTIMindtree
07.2022 - 10.2024
  • Led a cross-functional team to implement SAP S/4HANA Finance, reducing financial closing time by 40% and enhancing real-time financial reporting capabilities.
  • Developed and executed a comprehensive training program for 50+ finance professionals, increasing system adoption rates by 30% and improving data accuracy.
  • Collaborated with senior management to design a cost optimization strategy using SAP FICO, resulting in a 15% reduction in operational expenses over 12 months.

Senior Associate

Cognizant
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Managed a team of 5 consultants in a successful SAP FICO rollout for a multinational client, achieving project completion 2 weeks ahead of schedule and under budget.
  • Streamlined the accounts receivable process by integrating SAP FICO with third-party applications, reducing outstanding receivables by 25% within six months.
  • Conducted a thorough analysis of financial processes, implementing automation solutions that improved efficiency by 20% and reduced manual errors.

Consultant

Capgemini
01.2016 - 06.2018
  • Assisted in the deployment of SAP FICO modules for a mid-sized enterprise, contributing to a 10% increase in financial reporting accuracy and timeliness.
  • Collaborated with IT and finance teams to resolve system integration issues, enhancing data flow and reducing downtime by 15%.
  • Participated in the development of custom financial reports, improving management's decision-making capabilities and increasing report generation speed by 30%.

Senior Software Engineer

Zensar Technologies
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Exceeded 98% of project deadlines with consistent, high-quality Java code, boosting project efficiency at Toshiba.

Senior Technical Associate

Tech Mahindra
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Delivered 35% improvement in performance through scalable solutions in Java, J2EE.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Educatis Graduate School of Management
12.2012

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy

University of Calcutta
06.1996

Skills

  • Financial Accounting & Controlling (FICO) Configuration
  • SAP ERP Module Expertise
  • General Ledger Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Integration with Other SAP Modules
  • Cost Center Accounting & Internal Orders
  • Industry-Specific SAP FICO Knowledge
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
  • SAP FICO Reporting Tool
  • Asset Accounting & Investment Management
  • Business Process Analysis & Optimization
  • Communication & Stakeholder Management

Accomplishments

    · Led and supported S/4HANA implementations and rollouts across the Netherlands and Australia, delivering complete SAP FICO configurations across AP, AR, GL, and Asset Accounting . Played a key role in UAT execution , custom developments , and month-end closing , while ensuring smooth integration with MM and SD.

    · Collaborated closely with business users during blueprint workshops, resolved complex issues during cutover, and consistently met SLAs in support environments.

    · Configured and optimized intercompany transactions and cross-company code postings for S/4HANA rollouts, ensuring accurate reconciliation and compliance across entities. Enabled seamless integration with MM and SD, reducing month-end reconciliation time by 30%.

Certification

  • Intuit Academy Trained Bookkeeping Professional, Intuit
  • Bookkeeping Basics, Intuit
  • Professional Scrum Master II, Scrum.org
  • Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI

Timeline

Senior Specialist

LTIMindtree
07.2022 - 10.2024

Senior Associate

Cognizant
06.2018 - 07.2020

Consultant

Capgemini
01.2016 - 06.2018

Senior Software Engineer

Zensar Technologies
01.2008 - 01.2012

Senior Technical Associate

Tech Mahindra
01.2005 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy

University of Calcutta

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Educatis Graduate School of Management
Sumanta Biswas