Naresh Gadupudi

About Naresh Gadupudi

Experienced SAP FICO S/4HANA Consultant with over 16 years of global project expertise spanning end-to-end implementations, upgrades, rollouts, and support engagements. Industry exposure includes specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive, financial services, discrete manufacturing, food & beverage, and the public sector.Currently serving as SAP Technical Manager at Solenis LLC, leading global finance systems, vendor management, and SAP implementations for M&A-acquired entities. Recognized for delivering complex SAP solutions that align technology with strategic finance goals.Key Achievements: • Delivered full-cycle SAP S/4HANA FI/CO implementations, including new company code and legal entity setups • Led M&A SAP integrations, such as chart of accounts harmonization and opening balance migrations • Integrated SAP Treasury (DME/XML) with multinational banks and global payment formats • Optimized Material Ledger month-end closing (CKMLCP) for improved cost transparency • Configured tax compliance (GST, RCM, Vertex), Concur integration, and intercompany reconciliation reports • Designed and rolled out automation tools including Z-reports and IDoc error monitoringI manage SAP FICO teams and vendor partners with a focus on delivering scalable, auditable, and high-performance financial processes.

Experience

1. SAP Technical Manager

   Solenis

   Jun 2023 — Present · Wilmington, DE, US

   Key Roles & Responsibilities:1. Global SAP FICO Leadership • Lead SAP FICO design and architecture across global business units. • Drive end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, and support initiatives. • Manage the configuration and integration of key modules: FI, CO, Asset Accounting, Treasury, and Material Ledger.2. M&A Integration Projects • Lead SAP finance system integration for newly acquired entities. • Harmonize chart of accounts and legal entity structures. • Manage opening balance transfers and legacy system conversions.3. Vendor & Project Management • Oversee offshore/onshore vendor teams (e.g, Tech Mahindra) to ensure delivery SLAs and quality targets. • Own project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for finance IT initiatives. • Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams.4. SAP Treasury & Banking Integration • Design and implement DME/XML payment files for SEPA, ACH, wire transfers across global banks. • Collaborate with banks and internal treasury teams to align SAP with cash management strategies.5. Tax Compliance & Automation • Implement VAT/GST/TAXMARc solutions aligned with EU tax regulations. • Coordinate E-invoicing readiness and integration with SD billing flows. • Oversee Concur and Vertex tax engine integrations.6. Intercompany and Reporting Solutions • Develop and manage intercompany control and reconciliation reports. • Automate Z-reports for SO/PO tracking, invoice mismatches, and IDoc failures. • Provide transparency into cost object reporting and Material Ledger valuation.7. Data Governance & Archiving • Lead SAP FICO data archiving strategies to ensure compliance (SOX, GDPR). • Drive performance optimization by managing data volume through ILM and archiving rules.8. Change Management & Testing

Education

• KVR College Nandigama

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

  2000 — 2003

• Nagarjuna University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Fi/Co