SUNIT KUMAR SHARMA
Bangalore,KA
Summary
SAP Finance & Consolidation Specialist with 24+ years of experience and deep expertise in SAP SEM-BCS, S/4HANA Group Reporting, Financial Consolidation, IFRS reporting, and global enterprise financial processes. With End to End implementation experience of group reporting and BCS.
Over 17 years supporting and delivering SAP consolidation solutions for the 2nd largest FMCG company of the world’s global iFinance Spread across 140+ countries. Having 5 years of onsite experience in the UK, Very well versed with in Goodwill, NCI, CTA, Purchase Method, Equity Method, a key component of consolidation, global consolidation practices . Skilled in managing teams up to 34 members, driving imlementation, enhancements, support, and system optimization
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Principal Consultant-SAP
LTIMindtree
03.2020 - Current
- Lead Project Manager for enterprise-level SAP SEM-BCS & consolidation initiatives across 140+ countries.
- Manage delivery teams (34 members) across development, testing & production support.
- Define project scope, timelines, effort estimates & delivery governance.
- Manage quarterly & year-end financial close cycles as critical program lead.
- Drive enhancement projects including hierarchy redesign, IFRS requirements & automation.
- Coordinate with global finance teams for requirement analysis, blueprinting & solution approval.
- Ensure adherence to PMO standards, documentation quality & audit compliance.
- Lead annual SAP consolidation rollover program, ensuring system readiness for the new fiscal year.
- Key Achievements
- 100% Customer Satisfaction ratings.
- Received Citizen Award (2nd highest award in LTI Mindtree).
- Earned 10/10 Award for hierarchy simplification in BCS.
- Consistently ranked in top-5% performance category ("Pillar List").
- Awarded two promotions within four years.
Senior Consultant
Mindtree
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
- Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
- Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop customized solutions that addressed unique client needs.
Senior Consultant-SAP
LTIMindtree
02.2015 - 03.2020
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting services and effective problem-solving strategies.
- Developed innovative strategies to address complex business challenges, resulting in increased profitability for clients.
- Identified key areas in need of improvement and implemented plans to rectify issues.
- Exceeded customer requirements with accurate and deliverable solutions.
- Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
- Evaluated existing business processes, recommending improvements that led to increased operational efficiency.
- Streamlined project management processes, improving efficiency and reducing overall costs.
- Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
BCS Lead & Support PM
LTIMindtree | Unilever Global
04.2008 - 03.2015
- Managed a team of 15 analysts for production support.
- Led both development & support functions of SEM-BCS.
- SME for building BCS capability pool within LTIMindtree.
- Delivered quarterly onsite support in the UK for financial publication.
- Oversaw regression testing cycles and system stabilization.
- BCS Functional Activities
- Configuration of BCS functionalities
- COI, Currency Translation, Validation, Allocations
- Master Data & Sub-Assignments maintenance
- Balance Carryforward, Reclassification
- Data Load & Variance analysis
- Key BCS Projects Delivered
- Parent-Child Hierarchy Simplification
- Geographical hierarchy restructuring
- IFRS requirement implementations
- Restatement & Forecast versions
- EHP4 implementation
- Prototype for monthly reporting model
Manager (Head Office)
GATI Ltd.
01.2003 - 03.2008
- Managed consolidation for international subsidiaries (Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Malaysia).
- Oversaw end-to-end accounting closure, audits, taxation, fixed assets, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Implemented Oracle financials and automated accounting interfaces.
- Delivered MIS reporting (Budgets vs Actuals, Profitability, Cash Flow).
- Recognized with multiple awards for outstanding performance.
Assistant Manager – Accounts
First Flight Couriers
06.1999 - 01.2003
- Promoted rapidly from Accounts Executive to Assistant Manager.
- Managed regional accounts, audits, MIS & financial controls.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
ICAI
01-2004
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Dibrugarh University
01-1996
Certification - Organizational Leadership
Indian Institute of Management-IIM Bangalore
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Skills
SAP S/4 HANA Group Reporting
SAP Consolidation Tools
SAP SEM-BCS (Expert)
Data harmonization & automation
Functional Finance Expertise
Financial Consolidation (550 entities, 140 countries)
Intercompany Reconciliation & Eliminations
Consolidation of Investments (COI)
IFRS-based financial reporting (IFRS 16, IFRS Goodwill)
Purchase & Equity Method Accounting
Foreign Currency Translation
Management Reporting (Quarterly / Yearly)
Techno-Functional SAP Skills
SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting implementation
Consolidation of Investments (COI) logic & automation
Master data modeling, sub-assignments, FS item design
Validation, reclassification & allocation design
BCF, data load automation & hierarchy harmonization
Project & People Leadership
Delivery & support management
Leading multi-location global teams (up to 34 members)
Timeline
Senior Principal Consultant-SAP
LTIMindtree
03.2020 - Current
Senior Consultant
Mindtree
03.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Consultant-SAP
LTIMindtree
02.2015 - 03.2020
BCS Lead & Support PM
LTIMindtree | Unilever Global
04.2008 - 03.2015
Manager (Head Office)
GATI Ltd.
01.2003 - 03.2008
Certification - Organizational Leadership
Indian Institute of Management-IIM Bangalore
04.2001 -
Assistant Manager – Accounts
First Flight Couriers
06.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Dibrugarh University
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
ICAI