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Suraj Ponniah

New Richmond,VA

Summary

A senior level Enterprise Technology Solution Architect, IT Manager, SAP FICO Functional Analyst, and problem solver with 20+ years of proven experience in solving complex business issues from strategy to execution.
Efficient in building and coaching global service management teams, overseeing the integration of SAP solutions into organizations of varying sizes and industries.
Experience in providing comprehensive consulting, system integration and implementation services across multiple SAP applications, products, and technologies.
Helped clients to transform their finance function and processes by leveraging SAP applications to enhance their core transaction processing and reporting competencies and ultimately strengthening their ability to support management decision making and corporate strategy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

SAP FICO Senior Business Analyst

Performance Food Group, PFG
10.2020 - Current

Implemented SAP Electronic Banking System (EBS)
Responsible for Design/ Configuration and implementation of various SAP Initiatives

SAP FICO Architect – Capital Enhancements

Performance Food Group, PFG
06.2018 - 10.2020
  • Facilitated implementation of Capital Enhancement Projects, support of SAP financials and performed detailed analysis of complex business process requirements.
  • Documented functional designs and test cases.
  • Provided consulting services on both new and existing implementations and support projects.
  • Identified gaps, issues and worked around solutions.

Delivery Head / FICO Principle

SAP, Fingent
05.2014 - 06.2018
  • Responsible for managing effective deployment of enterprise IT solutions for various clients.
  • Lead the technical resources that are responsible for the full application architecture and development life-cycle.
  • Worked closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions - involved in presales design and RFP/RFI evaluation.

FICO Senior Business Systems Analyst/ IT Manager

SAP, Boston Scientific
06.2013 - 05.2014
  • Managed & Implemented SAP SEPA Direct Debit project for European Union Companies.
  • Application Owner of Vertex Tax System.
  • GRC/SOX/Compliance: Lead/Implement SAP Security & GRC, Internal & External audit engagement, define, monitor & enforce controls, set up compliance processes.
  • Provided and supported implementation of business solutions by identifying business needs and carrying out necessary practices and processes.

FICO Principal Business Systems Analyst

Mars
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Provided client support on SAP FICO module and troubleshooting.
  • Resolved or escalated problem tickets to resolve user issues.
  • Worked on SOX Compliance related tasks.

FICO Principal Business Systems Analyst

SAP, EMC
08.2012 - 12.2012
  • Production support role on the existing configurations of the FICO Module.
  • Supported GL, Asset Management, AP and AR sub modules.
  • Supported Tax Calculation Process with ECC 6.0 and Vertex.
  • Activated and tested the Tax Interface system.
  • Worked with Vertex O Series on NA Sales Tax, NA Use Tax & International Tax.

FICO Functional Consultant / Project Manager

SAP, EMC
01.2012 - 08.2012
  • Participated in the Full Cycle Implementation of SAP ECC 6.0.
  • Worked with Business to facilitate a smooth transition for the Go-Live.

FICO Functional Consultant

Data Domain
06.2011 - 07.2012
  • Production support role on the existing configurations and enhancements of the FICO Module.

FICO Functional Consultant

SAP, Dyno Noble
04.2011 - 06.2011
  • Worked on the COPA Planning framework to accommodate Dyno Noble's 2012 budget planning.

FICO Consultant

SAP, The Associated Press
03.2011 - 04.2011
  • Supported the existing configurations and enhancements of the FICO module - Worked with the senior business users to resolve their issues and questions.

FICO Consultant

SAP, Boston Apparel Group
05.2010 - 03.2011
  • Full Cycle Implementation of SAP ECC 6.0.

Various Projects

Various Companies
01.2000 - 01.2010

Education

MBA - Finance

Madurai Kamaraj University
India
1998

Bachelors of Arts - Economics

The American College
India
1996

Skills

  • Proficient in SAP FICO and other SAP Core modules
  • SAP implementation using Accelerated SAP (ASAP) methodology
  • IT Team Management Experience
  • Successfully led numerous SAP projects
  • SAP S/4 HANA
  • SAP Mobile Platform
  • SAP FICO, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables & Asset Accounting, EBS

Timeline

SAP FICO Senior Business Analyst

Performance Food Group, PFG
10.2020 - Current

SAP FICO Architect – Capital Enhancements

Performance Food Group, PFG
06.2018 - 10.2020

Delivery Head / FICO Principle

SAP, Fingent
05.2014 - 06.2018

FICO Senior Business Systems Analyst/ IT Manager

SAP, Boston Scientific
06.2013 - 05.2014

FICO Principal Business Systems Analyst

Mars
01.2013 - 06.2013

FICO Principal Business Systems Analyst

SAP, EMC
08.2012 - 12.2012

FICO Functional Consultant / Project Manager

SAP, EMC
01.2012 - 08.2012

FICO Functional Consultant

Data Domain
06.2011 - 07.2012

FICO Functional Consultant

SAP, Dyno Noble
04.2011 - 06.2011

FICO Consultant

SAP, The Associated Press
03.2011 - 04.2011

FICO Consultant

SAP, Boston Apparel Group
05.2010 - 03.2011

Various Projects

Various Companies
01.2000 - 01.2010

MBA - Finance

Madurai Kamaraj University

Bachelors of Arts - Economics

The American College
Suraj Ponniah