About Raymond Prudence Shiro
As a freelance SAP Finance Functional Consultant with 9 years of experience, I specialize in the FICO modules, backed by a degree in Financial Engineering and a Master’s in International Finance.
I’ve led and contributed to a wide range of projects, including S/4HANA rollouts, legacy system migrations, business process reengineering, and Level 3 application support. My expertise spans the full project lifecycle—from blueprint to hypercare.
I’ve successfully delivered value across diverse industries such as aerospace, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, retail, services, and energy—adapting quickly to different business models and regulatory environments.
I’m available to support your SAP FICO initiatives, especially those requiring cross-functional coordination, system integration, and process optimization.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km), Lyon (up to 50km), Lille (up to 50km), Strasbourg (up to 50km), Nantes (up to 10km)
Experience
- INNOTHERAConsultant S/4 FICOPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYJune 2025 - Today (1 year)Arcueil, France◼ Configuration & User Training: Performed SPRO configurations, conducted testing, and trained end-users on updated processes.◼ SAP Functional Support: Delivered expert support on SAP FI, CO, and CO-PA modules for business continuity and process optimization.◼ Interface Analysis: Assessed and documented integrations between SAP and external systems (Kyriba, Esker).◼ Incident & Change Request Management: Managed functional incidents and change requests in collaboration with business stakeholders.◼ Specialized Topics: Provided expertise on Fixed Assets, BFC (Business Financial Consolidation), and financial reporting.◼ Technical Process Analysis: Interpreted ABAP code to support functional analysis without direct development.◼ User Support (Run Phase): Supported key users in daily operations, ensuring issue resolution and smooth system usage.◼ International Rollouts: Operated in multi-country environments with tailored CO-PA flows.◼ Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Created detailed documentation of business flows, interfaces, and custom processes to support long-term client autonomy.
- EquansConsultant SAP FI / Migration Finance LeadENERGY AND UTILITIESMay 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)Courbevoie, France◼ Data Migration Strategy & Governance➢ Golden Rules Definition: Established mapping logic (Bouygues’ cost centers → Equans’ profit centers) and validation thresholds (98% data integrity).➢ Functional Specifications: Authored ABAP program specs for mass extraction (LSMW) and upload (IDocs)◼ Technical Execution & Testing➢ Tool Selection: Deployed SAP Migration Cockpit and custom ABAP programs for legacy system extraction. And Led 20+ sessions with developers to troubleshoot mapping issues➢ Mock Migrations: Executed 3 dry runs per object, reducing post-go-live defects by 70%.◼ Stakeholder & Compliance Alignment➢ Change Management: Trained Equans’ finance team on migrated data structure➢ Audit Readiness: Documented data lineage for SOX compliance, ensuring traceability from legacy to target systems.➢ Cutover Leadership: Orchestrated blackout periods and fallback plans during final migration waves.
- L'Oréal SA - L'Oréal FranceSAP FI Consultant / Product OwnerFASHION AND COSMETICSJuly 2023 - May 2024 (10 months)Clichy, France◼ Core Model Deployment & Localization➢ Global Template Rollout: Configured and deployed the standardized FICO model (GL accounts, cost center hierarchy, profit center reporting) across all entities.➢ Local Legal Compliance: Adapted the core model to meet Canada (IFRS), China (CAS), and EU (BE/NL/LU) tax & accounting requirements.➢ Master Data Governance: Ensured consistency in chart of accounts (COA), cost center mapping, and profit center definitions while accommodating local reporting needs.◼ Process Harmonization & Integration➢ Intercompany Reconciliation: Designed and tested automated IC processes to align with L’Oréal’s global standards.➢ Tax & Regulatory Alignment: Configured VAT (EU), GST (Canada), and China Golden tax integrations◼ Change Management & User Enablement➢ Training & Documentation: Conducted workshops for local finance teams on new SAP processes (cost center allocations, profit center reporting).➢ Hypercare Support: Provided post-go-live stabilization, resolving issues related to GL postings, cost center misalignments, and reporting discrepancies.◼ Cross-Module & System Integration➢ SAP FI-MM/SD Alignment: Ensured seamless integration of procurement (MM) and sales (SD) workflows with the new FICO structure.◼ Product Owner➢ Roadmap Governance: Defined the FI/CO deployment prioritization (phased rollout: Benelux → Canada → China) based on fiscal calendars and regulatory deadlines.➢ Coordination: Led agile ceremonies (daily stand-up meeting, sprint review, backlog refinement, sprint retrospective, Program Increment)
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Education
- Master of FinanceParis Business School2021Master en Finance Internationale
- License en gestion et administrationUniversity of Dunaujvaros2016License en gestion et administration