Francis Onyemem

FI-CO Supervisor / Senior SAP Project Manager / Senior ERP Consultant

Transformational SAP Project Manager and Finance Consultant with robust experience acquired over the years in
delivering optimal results and business value in high-growth environments. Revered for deftly implementing SAP best
practices to enhance operations, processes, and services; over 24 years of experience leveraging expertise across SAP
FI-CO modules to define business processes, integrating the ERP architecture with other SAP modules. Impressive
track record of surpassing ambitious project goals, controlling costs, and improving efficiencies while building high-
performance teams for lasting success; offers sustainable resolutions, even in a fast-moving environment. Outstanding
strategist distinguished for proven judgment in mitigating project risks through effective conflict resolution techniques.

~ Subject matter expertise across S/4 HANA Fashion 1809/1709, SAP R/3, Version ECC 6.0/ Version 4.7/ Version
4.6C/ Version 4.5 B, SAP S/4 HANA Simple Finance, FI-CO, FI-FM, CO-PA, CO-PC, CO-PS, RAR ~ Excels at
implementing winning SAP strategies and providing tactical solutions to streamline high-volume operations at
prominent global corporations ~ Exceptional navigation and end-user training skills in transforming a low
performing team to a high caliber workforce; excels at managing ERP systems to execute an organization’s
strategic vision ~

Skill Areas: Strategic Planning & Implementation ⬥ SAP ERP Implementation ⬥ Cost-Benefit Analysis ⬥ Design,
Configuration & Testing ⬥ Data Migration ⬥ Vertex Tax Integration ⬥ End-User Training & Support ⬥ Business Analysis ⬥
Project Management ⬥ Process Improvement ⬥ FI-CO, FI-FM, CO-PA, CO-PC, CO-PS, RAR ⬥ Budgeting & Estimating
⬥ GAP & SWOT Analysis ⬥ Profit/Cost Center Accounting ⬥ Profitability Analysis ⬥ Risk Mitigation ⬥ Project Systems ⬥
Leadership & Navigation ⬥ Training & Development ⬥ Time & Change Management ⬥ Conflict Resolution ⬥
Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SAP LEARNING HUB (Jan 2020 to Present 2021)
Finance Consultant, S/4 HANA Finance Version 2020

SAP S/4 HANA Finance Version 2020

RETAIL INDUSTRY - LILLE,FRANCE (July 2019 to Dec 2019)

Senior Finance Consultant, S/4 HANA Fashion 1809

Helmed efforts to coordinate, manage, and deliver multiple phases of a Greenfield SAP S/4 HANA program –
supervised all aspects of the project lifecycle to facilitate successful and on-time solution deliveries.
Consistently strived to deliver an exceptional and consistent client experience by identifying, analyzing, and
recommending relevant business systems solutions to the management to ensure a lucrative business impact.
Leveraged domain expertise across Cost/Profit Center Management, Profitability Analysis, Fiori Apps, Focus Build,
Inter-Company, Consolidation, Service Center & Internal Orders, Business Partner Setup, and Testing.
Enforced adherence to all regulatory compliances besides ensuring conformance to quality control policies, SOPs.
Drove the scoping of project activity, ensuring the deliverables aligned with strategic business goals and objectives.
Supported regular stakeholder discussions to ensure a shared understanding of project delivery timeframes.
Expertly demonstrated design and configuration experience, including detailed specifications for user exits, utilities,
interfaces, reports, and more – facilitated integrations with logistics modules and external applications.
Responsible for driving comprehensive testing cycles, including IST, and Mock activities, defects resolution.
Established performance benchmarks in relevant processes to sustain and support continuous improvement.
Utilized leadership prowess in training the end-users on using the upgraded systems, provided post-project support
and direction; keenly monitored defects resolutions through the Jira system.
Set-up of all Taxes and related reports for Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain
Page 1
 Set-up of Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and user acceptance testing

ATTUNE-PUMA PROJECT-MUNICH (April 2018 to Oct 2018)

Senior Finance Consultant, S/4 HANA Fashion 1709

Responsible for delivering the highest standard of services in alignment with corporate finance needs and goals.
Effectively drove the implementation of finance modules of CO-Internal Orders, Cost Center Accounting, Profit
Center Accounting, Profitability Analysis, Project Systems, Consolidation, and Human Resources.
Oversaw S/4 HANA Fashion 1709 project to provide metrics for reporting to the leadership on business case ROI –
established detailed project plans and metrics, work plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reports.
Streamlined the configuration, Fiori Apps setup, Focused Build, ServiceNow interfaces development, and IDocs;
managed multiple testing cycles to enhance the system solutions.
Cultivated clear communication within the team and with multiple stakeholders to facilitate seamless processes.
Worked seamlessly with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective and demonstrated the ability to
cooperate in interpersonal and team relationships to maintain mutual trust, honesty, and respect for others.
Set-up of Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and user acceptance testing

ACCESS FINANCIAL-NYON, SWITZERLAND (JUNE - DEC 2017)

Project Manager / Consultant

Leveraged expertise in SAP R/3, Version ECC 6.0 to deliver robust ERP and financial architectural services.
Developed end-to-end project plans/schedules, prepared detailed work-breakdown structures, estimated delivery
timelines, and provided optimum results on time within budget and scope.
Formulated data-driven roadmaps and ensuring resource availability/allocation to enhance business operations,
processes, and services – identified project risks and developed risk mitigation plans.
Provided Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) on selected business processes to assemble input into the business case.
Demonstrated the ability to drive designs that boost efficiency, system performance, compliance, and security –
liaised on the timelines with offshore, onshore, and nearshore design and build teams.
Led the development of robust interfaces, allocation of materials and resources, and staff scheduling for five
onshore and offshore development personnel – collaborated with all members to resolve conflicts on time.
Drove positive employee relations to provide an optimal work environment for all employees.
Established accountability for delivered solutions, policies, standards, procedures, testing phases, including UAT.
Consistently demonstrated the ability to handle operational and strategic levels of multiple responsibilities in crisis
and pressure while operating under rigorous deadlines.

ROCHE - BASEL, SWITZERLAND (AUG 2014 TO DEC 2015)

Finance Rollout Manager

Demonstrated the ability to handle the scope and timeline of multiple projects simultaneously, with minimal
supervision.
Established detailed project plans and metrics, work plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reports.
Deftly analyzed and mitigated project risks; defined data initiatives and strategic roadmaps to boost efficiency while
leveraging the knowledge of SAP R/3, Version ECC 6.0 to drive implementation processes.
Developed and monitored the critical path, regularly tracked and studied the plans to improve the project's schedule
or crashing activities to recover for the lost time whenever necessary, meeting deadlines, and staying within budget.
Extensively liaised with the leadership and various business stakeholders, taking the time to understand their
requirements and developing the association through effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
– building trust through repeated, timely, and effective project delivery.
Developed and executed strategic plans, operational goals, and performance metrics that drive brand loyalty.
Consistently ensured cross-functional alignment, integrating setup with MM-SD, and other SAP business processes.
Page 2
 Applied out-of-the-box thinking and problem-solving aptitude to develop new approaches to accomplish a goal.

SUNSTAR -ETOY, SWITZERLAND (JULY 2011 TO MARCH 2013)

Project Manager / Consultant

Expertly led the SAP R/3, Version ECC 6.0 implementation – allocated resources, defined fitment, developed
detailed project plans, established scorecards, and dashboards to capture performance metrics.
Demonstrated the ability to deliver high-quality solutions in an environment with high expectations and challenging
timelines – showcased expertise across the SAP financial and controlling modules, including G/L, A/P, A/R, AA,
CO-Internal Orders, Cost Centre Accounting, Profit Centre Accounting, Profitability Analysis, and Project Systems.
Ensured end-user handling by involving cross-functional teams during the integration setup with MM-SD and other
SAP modules and processes – proactively facilitated end-user training activities; delivered COE third-level support.
Seamlessly integrated VAT, reporting, journal document, asset management, migration of legacy/ SAP (FI/CO),
post-go-live support, user manual, documentation, and training coordination.
Delivered a robust Product Margin Reporting system using an SAP BW/Business Objects platform.
Facilitating training for critical business and finance users and providing COE third-level support
Demonstrated the ability to handle the scope and timeline of multiple projects in parallel, with minimal supervision.
Established record of applying technology and developing projects that improve systems and processes, enhance
data safety, reduce expenses, ensure compliance, and exceed goals.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES - GENEVA, SWITZERLAND | SAP Manager 07/2010 TO 07/2011
RICHEMONT INTERNATIONAL SA - VERSOIX, SWITZERLAND | FI-CO TEAM LEAD/CONSULTANT 11/2008 TO 08/2009
NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH - NYON, SWITZERLAND | PROJECT LEAD/CONSULTANT 10/2006 TO 10/2008
NORDEA AB - STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN | FI-CO TEAM LEAD/CONSULTANT 11/2005 TO 09/2006
AREVA GROUP - PARIS, FRANCE | FI-CO TEAM LEAD/CONSULTANT 06/2005 TO 10/2005
SMURFIT EUROPE - PARIS, FRANCE | FI-CO CONSULTANT 05/2004 TO 05/2005
KRAFT FOODS EUROPE LTD - LONDON, UK | FI-CO CONSULTANT 01/2004 TO 04/2004
MCI WORLDCOM LTD - READING, UK | FI-CO CONSULTANT 09/2003 TO 12/2003
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB - EVANSVILLE, IN, USA | OTC FINANCIALS PROJECT TEAM LEAD 10/2001 TO 08/2003
ACCENTURE - CHARLOTTE, NC, USA | AP TEAM LEAD / CONSULTANT 01/2001 TO 09/2001
VF SERVICES, INC - GREENSBORO, NC, USA | FI/CO FUNCTIONAL ANALYST 12/1999 TO 12/2000
JUSTIN INDUSTRIES - FT. WORTH, TEXAS, USA | FI/CO FUNCTIONAL ANALYST 04/1999 TO 11/1999
SCHLUMBERGER NORTH AMERICA - SUGARLAND, TX, USA | FI-CO CONSULTANT 06/1996 TO 01/1999
AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY - TULSA, OK, USA | BUSINESS ANALYST 06/1992 TO 12/1994

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

PRINCE 2 Foundation e-Careers, UK | 2018

Doctor of Philosophy; Business Administration and Project Management

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, USA, USA | 2015 – 2017

SAP FI-CO Certified

SAP Academy, Toronto, Canada, Canada | 2003

Master of Business Administration; Management (Summa Cum Laude)

Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, USA | December 1998

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Oklahoma Accountancy Board, Oklahoma City, OK, USA | July 1995

Bachelor of Science; Accounting

Page 3
North Carolina A & T State University, Summa Cum Laude, Greensboro, NC, USA | June 1992

Technical Skills: CO modules (PS, IM, Cost Element Accounting, Overhead Orders, CCA, CO-PC, CO-PA, CO-PS,
and PCA), Finance and Controlling modules 3.0 to ECC6, AP, AR, GL, AM, Travel Management, PS, IM, Cost Element
Accounting, Overhead Orders, CCA, PCA, CO-PA, CO-PC, SAP R/3 version upgrade from 3.1H to version 3.1I,
Business Partner, SAP R/3 Version 3.1 H, 4.5 B, 4.6C, 4.7, ECC6 FI / CO modules, S/4 HANA, SAP Simple Finance
Success Factors, MS Windows, and MS-DOS, Visio, MS Office 2000, Lotus SmartSuite, WordPerfect, VP-Planner, dB
II-IV, and Internet, Peachtree Accounting, LACERTE, QuattroPro, and Coral Draw, Remedy, HP-ALM, HP-SM, SPSS,
Intellect Programming, ABAP Report Painter/Writer, ABAP Queries, General Ledger, Operating Systems, HP, DB II,
SAP-FI

Languages: English, French, Italian, Yoruba (I Fluently Read, Write, and Speak all three)

Page 4