How can i switch my career to SAP Finance or SAP FICO

[Former Member]

Hi,

I have 6 years of work experiece in I.T. as Senior Quality Assurance Specialist[5 years] and Business Analyst[1 year].

I want to switch my career to SAP [specifically in finance domain]. I am highly interested and motivated by SAP and want to enter into it anyhow.

Please suggest suggest me the certifications that I can pursue and anything else that can help me in switching my career to SAP.

Thanks in advance.

[paul_bakker2 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

First things first: what is it about SAP that makes you so highly motivated and interested? Have you got any SAP experience? Are you more functional or technical?

cheers

Paul

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Paul,

I was working as a Quality Assurance specialist in Banking and Finance domain [for clients such as AMEX and MasterCard] since last 5 years. Over last one year I came in contact with SAP finance persons and learnt a lot about their roles and responsibilities.

As the time passed, I found myself more indulging towards SAP and have inner feeling that I could have done or do better in SAP Functional [Finance].

Since last one year, I have lot of hard work in order to gain domain knowledge [apart from my regular work] required to be a SAP consultant. Now, I feel more confident and have inner willingness to pursue my career as a  SAP FICO person.

Based on my work experience and the knowledge I have grasped in last few years, I consider my 70 / 30 Functional / Technical person in present scenario.

Please provide me a direction through which I can achieve my long awaited dream!!

[sulaimanoresanwo · Accepted solution]

Hello Rahul,

At this point, you need not delay anymore. First thing is to get yourself enrolled in a good training institute that can train you on SAP FICO.

There are a lot of them out there depending on where you are at the moment.

Make sure you get a good one. You are right about SAP being a much sought after course.

In just 3 months, depending on your training and personal commitments, you should be 60% there .

The rest 40%, you will obtain through work experience.

I hope this helps.

Regards

Sulaiman

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks a lot Sulaiman, your thoughts really provided me great mental support, as I was facing lot of dilemma whether to pursue the course or not. Now, I am definitely going for the course

I am from India and I have contacted SAP authorised center [ATOS] for the certification.

Although, I have a bit of concern left about the placements, since I will be a fresher in SAP world. Can you provide any thoughts on that?

Thanks again!!

[sulaimanoresanwo · Accepted solution]

Rahul,

You wont regret your decision to enter into the SAP world. Its a good thing you have a training center in mind.

I am sure they will be able to put you through whatever you need to know and assist you to get ready for the job market.

However like I said in my previous mail, once you are through with your training, you should not have any difficulties with placements.

SAP FICO Solutions Architect/ Consultants are always in high demand in most countries and there are a number of roles you can play as a SAP FICO consultant. All needing various levels of experience.

First things first, get your training.

Best Regards

Sulaiman

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks a lot again Sulaiman!!

I will give my best in SAP certification. Your comment really encouraged me a lot, now I can proceed with more determination ..

[sulaimanoresanwo · Accepted solution]

Rahul,

I am glad I could be of help.

B/R

Sulaiman