Dinesh Reddy

• Spearheaded the successful upgrade of SAP FICO modules (FI & CO) to the latest release, ensuring seamless integration with existing business processes and minimizing operational disruptions.
• Led coordination between onsite and offshore teams to drive effective project planning, issue resolution, and on-time delivery of key milestones.
• Served as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and SAP support, gathering requirements, conducting gap analysis, and aligning system enhancements with business needs.
• Conducted system configuration in key areas (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting) and CO modules (Cost Centers, Internal Orders, Profit Centers), supporting Optum financial strategies.
• Managed data migration activities, including mapping, validation, and reconciliation of both master and transactional data from legacy systems to the upgraded environment.
• Utilized SAP Fiori interface for enhanced user experience and process efficiency in S/4HANA.
• Participated in or led workshops to gather business requirements and translate them into S/4HANA Finance solutions.
• Provided end-user training and created user documentation for SAP S/4HANA Finance functionalities.
• Delivered end-user training sessions and developed thorough documentation to support a smooth transition and maximize user adoption.
• Designed and executed detailed test cases for unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure system quality, functionality, and compliance.
• Identified and implemented process improvements to increase automation, enhance reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial controls.
• Provided post-go-live support and stabilization, actively troubleshooting issues and working with support teams to optimize system performance.
• Ensured compliance with internal audit controls and SOX requirements throughout the system upgrade lifecycle.
• Improved overall project efficiency by streamlining SAP FICO processes and optimizing configurations.
  Managed multiple full-cycle implementations of SAP FICO solutions across diverse industries, resulting in significant cost savings and process efficiencies for clients.
• Monitored post-go-live support and stabilization activities, resolving issues and optimizing performance in with support teams.
• Used Tools: SAP S/4HANA, SAP GUI, SAP Solution Manager, LSMW, BAPIs, IDOCs, SAP Fiori, Microsoft Excel, JIRA, ServiceNow

• Conducted comprehensive business requirement gathering, performed AS-IS/TO-BE analysis, and actively participated in blueprint workshops with finance stakeholders to align solution design with business objectives.
• Designed and implemented intercompany processes, including automatic payment program (APP) configuration and tax settings in compliance with U.S. legal and statutory requirements.
• Supported product costing setup, including configuration of costing variants, valuation areas, and seamless integration with Controlling – Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).
• Configured core SAP FICO modules, including New GL, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Internal Orders (IO), and Profit Center Accounting (PCA).
• Led Asset Accounting migration leveraging S/4HANA functionalities such as parallel depreciation areas, Asset Under Construction (AUC) management, and real-time integration with the General Ledger.
• Delivered end-user training, prepared functional documentation, and provided hypercare and post-go-live support to ensure user adoption and operational continuity.
• Coordinated end-to-end testing cycles, including Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT); managed defect resolution and ensured system stability and readiness.
• Managed master and transactional data migration utilizing SAP Migration Cockpit and Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW), ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• Collaborated with ABAP developers for the design and delivery of RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows) objects, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Used Tools: SAP S/4HANA 1909, LSMW, SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Fiori, SAP Solution Manager (ChaRM), JIRA, MS Excel, BAPI, RICEFW objects

• Configured Cost Center Accounting (CCA) to monitor and control departmental and regional cost structures, enhancing internal financial transparency.
• Established Internal Orders to accurately capture and track project- and event-specific expenditures, improving budget accountability.
• Implemented Profit Center Accounting (PCA) to facilitate organizational performance tracking and enable detailed segment-level reporting.
• Deployed Account-Based CO-PA (Profitability Analysis) to deliver real-time profitability insights across dimensions such as business line, product, region, and customer group.
• Mapped insurance-specific financial processes—including premium collections, policy administration, claims processing, and reinsurance adjustments—within the SAP FICO framework.
• Integrated SAP FI and CO modules with SAP MM, SD, and industry-specific systems to enable seamless data flow and accurate reconciliation across processes.
• SAP Query, Report Painter, ABAP debugging (basic level) for issue analysis.
• Led period-end closing activities, ensuring accurate cost allocations, reconciliations, and ledger finalizations during month-end and year-end processes.
• Documented functional designs and test cases.
• Utilized SAP ECC 6.0 across core modules: FI (GL, AR, AP), CO (CCA, IO, CO-PA), and PCA, supporting enterprise-wide financial operations.
• Managed data migration and validation using LSMW, BAPIs, and Batch Input, ensuring accurate transfer of legacy data into SAP.
• Performed ad hoc financial analysis using Excel with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to support reconciliations and decision-making.
• Conducted issue analysis and report customization, using SAP Query, Report Painter, and basic ABAP debugging techniques.
• Collaborated with finance controllers, auditors, and IT teams to gather requirements, validate outputs, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Reduced month-end closing timeframes by automating key financial processes using advanced SAP FICO functionalities.
  Conducted thorough business process analysis, identifying areas for improvement and aligning them with best practice SAP FICO solutions.
• Created functional specification documents, configuration documents, and training manuals for internal users and audit purposes.
• Key Achievements:

• Improved cost allocation accuracy by 25% through refined cost center and internal order configuration.
• Enabled department-level profitability analysis, aiding strategic decisions on pricing and performance.
• Reduced manual reporting efforts by 40% through customized CO-PA reporting and automation.
Used Tools: SAP S/4HANA 1909, Fiori, LSMW, SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Solution Manager (ChaRM), JIRA, MS Excel, BAPI, IDoc, RICEFW.

• Managed Accounts Payable (AP) processes in SAP post-ECC implementation, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and credit memos.
• Implemented AP configuration changes, such as payment terms and vendor master data, to enhance business processes and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Supported month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring all AP-related transactions were accurately reflected in the financial statements, contributing to the successful completion of financial periods.
• Conducted discrepancy resolution for vendor invoices, payments, and disputes, ensuring smooth relationships with suppliers and compliance with internal controls.
• Assisted in preparing for audit processes, providing documentation and ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards for AP transactions.
• Generated key AP reports to track outstanding invoices, aging reports, and cash flow forecasts, supporting the finance team in effective decision-making.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve issues related to AP and other FICO modules (GL, AR, AA), ensuring seamless integration and operational stability.
• Delivered end-user training on AP-related processes and developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency in handling AP transactions post-implementation.

Key Achievements:

• Streamlined AP processes, reducing invoice processing time by 15% through configuration changes and improved workflows post-ECC implementation.
• Resolved 200+ critical AP issues, ensuring accurate and timely month-end closing and financial reporting with minimal disruptions.
• Reduced vendor disputes by 20% by quickly addressing invoice discrepancies and enhancing communication with vendors, strengthening supplier relationships.