About the Role
- Role: R2R Test Lead (SAP FICO)
- Location: Calgary, AB
- Experience: 10+ years
- Workplace type: Onsite
Role Summary
The R2R Test Lead (SAP FICO) is responsible for leading end-to-end testing activities across Record-to-Report (R2R) processes within SAP Finance transformation programs. The role will drive test strategy, planning, execution, defect management, stakeholder coordination, and go-live readiness activities to ensure successful implementation of SAP FICO solutions. The individual will serve as the primary point of contact for all testing activities related to Finance processes and ensure quality deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Planning
- Define and implement the overall testing strategy for SAP FICO and R2R business processes.
- Develop test plans, testing schedules, resource allocation plans, and quality assurance frameworks.
- Ensure testing scope aligns with business objectives, project timelines, and release milestones.
- Identify testing risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
Test Design & Execution
- Lead System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, and End-to-End Testing activities.
- Review and validate test scenarios, test scripts, and business process test cases.
- Ensure complete requirement traceability through RTM (Requirement Traceability Matrix).
- Coordinate testing activities across business, functional, technical, and integration teams.
- Monitor test execution progress and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Defect Management & Governance
- Establish defect management processes and testing governance frameworks.
- Lead defect triage meetings and coordinate issue resolution activities.
- Track, prioritize, and report defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Monitor defect trends and recommend corrective actions to improve solution quality.
- Ensure timely closure of critical and high-priority defects.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Collaborate with Finance business users, project managers, functional consultants, and system integrators.
- Conduct testing status reviews and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
- Facilitate SIT/UAT readiness assessments and sign-off discussions.
- Escalate critical risks, issues, and dependencies impacting project timelines.
Go-Live Readiness & Test Closure
- Support production deployment and go-live readiness activities.
- Validate completion of all testing deliverables and exit criteria.
- Conduct testing closure assessments and lessons-learned sessions.
- Prepare test closure reports and readiness recommendations for production deployment.
- Ensure successful completion of SIT/UAT sign-offs before go-live.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- 8-10 years of experience in SAP testing with strong expertise in SAP FICO.
- Proven experience leading testing activities in SAP Finance transformation programs.
- Strong understanding of Record-to-Report (R2R) business processes and financial operations.
- Experience managing large-scale SIT, UAT, regression, and end-to-end testing cycles.
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, quality assurance practices, and defect management.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
Technical Skills
SAP Finance Scope
- SAP FICO (Finance & Controlling)
- General Ledger Accounting (GL)
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Asset Accounting (AA)
- Cost Center Accounting
- Profit Center Accounting
- Internal Orders
- Financial Closing & Reporting
- Record-to-Report (R2R) Process Management
- SAP S/4HANA Finance
Testing Expertise
- Test Strategy Development
- Test Planning & Estimation
- Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
- Test Scenario & Test Script Creation
- SIT & UAT Management
- Defect Lifecycle Management
- Regression Testing
- End-to-End Business Process Testing
- Go-Live Readiness Assessment
- Test Reporting & Metrics
Tools & Skills
- SAP Solution Manager
- HP ALM / Quality Center
- Jira
- Azure DevOps
- Defect Tracking & Test Management Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Reporting & Dashboard Management
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP FICO Certification.
- Experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations.
- ISTQB or equivalent testing certification.
- PMP, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certifications.
- Experience working in large-scale ERP transformation programs.
- Exposure to test automation tools and frameworks.
- Experience working with global delivery teams and system integrators.
Key Deliverables
- Test Strategy
- Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
- Test Scripts & Test Scenarios
- Test Execution Reports
- Defect Reports & Governance Dashboard
- SIT Sign-off
- UAT Sign-off
- Go-Live Readiness Assessment
- Test Closure Report
Critical Success Factors
- Strong R2R Process Knowledge
- Deep SAP FICO Expertise
- Effective Defect Governance
- Strong Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Successful SIT/UAT Completion
- Production Readiness Assurance
- Quality-Focused Delivery Execution
If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes initiative, and enjoys solving complex problems, we’d love to connect!
Apply now or reach out directly at [email protected] to learn more!
