SAP Finance Solution Architect

Location: Bangalore / Mumbai / Pune

Grade: E1/E2

The Opportunity: 

• Develop and implement the overall architecture for SAP Financial systems (SAP S/4HANA)
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical solutions across SAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP solutions specific to SAP S/4, SAP Cloud Platform and industry specific cloud offerings. 
• Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA
• Lead the implementation of SAP Finance solutions from project initiation to go-live, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth implementation process.
• Analyze current financial processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, automation, and SAP functionality that can streamline financial operations.
• Ensure the SAP system supports the organization’s financial goals and compliance requirements (e.g., tax regulations, SOX, internal controls).
• Ensure seamless integration of SAP Finance with other enterprise applications (ERP systems, etc.).
• Oversee data migration and conversion processes during system upgrades or implementations
• Ensure that SAP Financial systems comply with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements, including audit trails and financial reporting.
• Monitor financial data security and support internal and external audits.
• Provide strategic leadership for the SAP architecture team, overseeing the design and implementation of end-to-end SAP solutions.
• Established personal brand amongst peers and executive leaders as the domain expert to call upon for the most critical sales and delivery opportunities.  Sustained success at this high level, raising the performance level of the entire team they engage with.
• Manage a team of SAP architects, providing mentorship, guidance, and support for professional development.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, SAP partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to ensure that SAP solutions align with overall technology and business strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and support for SAP implementation projects, ensuring successful delivery and adherence to architecture standards.
• Present architecture concepts, strategies, and roadmaps to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Your skills and experience:

• 15+ years of SAP solutions specific to SAP S/4, SAP Cloud Platform and industry specific cloud offerings. 
• Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA
• Extensive knowledge and experience with SAP Financial modules (FI/CO, Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, etc).
• Big 4 / consultancy Experience is preferred
• S/4HANA Greenfield/ Brownfield implementation experience
• SAP Certifications preferred
• Understand and apply best practices in finance, accounting, and financial reporting within the SAP environment.
• Provide expertise in SAP integrations with other SAP modules (MM, SD, etc.) and non-SAP applications, BRIM/FICA is a Plus
• 15+ years professional experience with expert knowledge in a specific area of the SAP suite and able to comprehensively apply that expertise across all applicable industry verticals.
• Recognized externally as an expert in a specific area of the solution.  Consistently updates knowledge of the latest SAP releases, capabilities, and roadmaps