Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex finance transformation programmes for enterprise clients.
This is a senior, client-facing role operating at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and Business Strategy. You will partner with CFOs, CIOs, and transformation leaders to architect scalable, future-ready SAP finance landscapes.
The role involves defining finance architecture roadmaps, leading S/4HANA implementations, and advising clients on next-generation finance operating models.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Delivery Leadership
* Lead end-to-end design of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions across:
o Record-to-Report (RTR)
o Controlling (CO)
o Financial Close
o Group Reporting
o Treasury
o Central Finance
o Finance Analytics
* Design enterprise-wide finance architectures integrated with platforms such as:
o BlackLine
o SAP Ariba
o SAP Concur
o SAP BTP
o Consolidation tools
o Tax engines
o Treasury systems
o Data warehouses and analytics platforms
* Translate business strategy, regulatory requirements, and operating model needs into scalable SAP solutions.
* Govern solution quality, design decisions, testing strategy, cutover readiness, and go-live governance.
Business & Executive Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Finance Directors, Controllers, and Transformation Leaders.
* Lead design authority forums, architecture boards, and executive workshops.
* Shape finance transformation roadmaps, target operating models, and business cases.
* Support large pursuits and proposals, contributing to solution design and commercial strategy.
* Advise clients on future-state digital finance ecosystems, automation, and intelligent close capabilities.
Programme & Transformation Support
* Lead architecture across greenfield, brownfield, and hybrid S/4HANA programmes.
* Ensure alignment between finance design and cross-functional processes including:
o Order-to-Cash (OTC)
o Procure-to-Pay (PTP)
o Project Systems (PS)
o Production Planning (PP)
* Support integration, data migration strategy, and transformation governance.
Practice Development & Leadership
* Mentor senior consultants and architects to strengthen capability within the practice.
* Contribute to thought leadership, accelerators, and go-to-market propositions.
* Support alliance-led initiatives with SAP and ecosystem partners.
Key Skills & Experience
* 12–15+ years’ experience delivering SAP Finance programmes, with significant S/4HANA architecture exposure.
* Deep functional expertise across:
o Record-to-Report
o FP&A
o Treasury
o Tax
* Strong cross-functional integration knowledge.
* Proven experience leading greenfield, brownfield, or hybrid S/4HANA programmes.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior executives.
* Experience in collaborative consulting environments.
* Strong understanding of European regulatory and compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
* Specialisation in FP&A, Treasury, or Tax domains.
* Professional qualification (e.g., ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
* SAP S/4HANA Finance or Architecture certification.
* Experience with:
o SAP Central Finance
o Product Costing
o Group Reporting
o Automation or AI-enabled finance solutions
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