Business Architect - Finance

Accenture; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager – Business Architect specializing in SAP S / 4HANA Finance. The role involves leading assessments, designing business solutions, and guiding strategic decisions. Ideal candidates have 15+ years in business architecture, with experience in the oil & gas sector being a plus. Join to drive innovation and tackle industry challenges while nurturing junior talent.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous coaching from senior colleagues

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in business architecture, ERP transformation, or enterprise consulting.
• Deep expertise in Business Model Strategy and Business Design.
• Experience in the oil & gas industry or large capital expenditure ERP projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed current state assessments and identify high-impact business opportunities.
• Define and design comprehensive business solutions to realize strategic objectives.
• Develop, present, and defend business cases to secure funding and executive buy-in.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in SAP S / 4HANA Finance.

Skills

Expert proficiency in SAP S / 4HANA Finance

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering or related discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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Role Overview

As a Senior Manager – Business Architect, you will lead the identification and realization of business value by conducting current state assessments and defining high-level customer requirements. You will design business solutions and structures, develop robust business cases, and influence key strategic decisions. This role requires deep subject matter expertise, strong advisory skills, and leadership capabilities to guide cross-functional teams and ensure successful project delivery.

This critical project focuses on leveraging SAP S / 4HANA Finance to transform capital expenditure processes and drive strategic business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead detailed current state assessments and identify high-impact business opportunities aligned with client goals.

Define and design comprehensive business solutions and architectures to realize strategic objectives.

Develop, present, and defend business cases to secure funding and executive buy-in.

Serve as a subject matter expert in SAP S / 4HANA Finance, guiding solution architecture and implementation decisions.

Apply advanced knowledge in Business Model Strategy, Business Case Development, Value Architecture & Realization, and Business Design.

Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align business strategies with technology solutions and ensure seamless integration.

Facilitate workshops and sessions to gather requirements, build consensus, and drive decision-making across diverse teams.

Analyze and document existing business processes, identifying improvement areas and recommending transformational changes.

Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering growth and enhancing the team’s business architecture capabilities.

Engage with multiple teams to contribute to critical project decisions and solve complex cross-team challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in business architecture, ERP transformation, or enterprise consulting.

Expert proficiency in SAP S / 4HANA Finance is mandatory.

Deep expertise in Business Model Strategy, Business Case Development, Value Architecture & Realization, and Business Design.

Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills in large-scale, complex projects.

Experience in the oil & gas industry or large capital expenditure ERP projects is highly desirable.

Strong communication, facilitation, and executive advisory skills.

Why join us?

We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues

You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools

Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards

You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends

You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

Next Steps

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