Business Architect - SAP CO (Controlling)

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

Job summary

A leading global consultancy firm is seeking a Manager – Business Architect in Abu Dhabi. This role involves defining business opportunities, leading assessments, and developing solutions to drive value for clients. Candidates should have extensive experience in business architecture, strategic planning, and SAP CO financial practices. Join a dynamic team to innovate and transform businesses with cutting-edge solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business architecture or related field.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing projects.
• Strong knowledge of SAP CO financial practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead current state assessments to identify business gaps.
• Define and design business solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Oversee development of business cases for decision-making.
• Manage and mentor team members in business architecture.

Skills

Business Model Strategy

Business Case Development

SAP CO Product Cost Controlling

SAP CO Overhead Cost Controlling

Strategic planning

Cross-functional team management

Job description

Accenture Technology

Through unmatched industry experience, leading technologies from our ecosystem partners and startups, and the largest delivery network in the world, we provide a powerful range of capabilities that can be tailored to our client’s most complex business needs. With over 100 innovation hubs deployed around the world, we help clients continuously innovate at speed and at scale so they can outpace their peers. You will bring innovation, intelligence, and industry experience together with the newest technologies to help clients innovate at scale and transform their businesses. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Role Overview

As a Manager – Business Architect, you will play a pivotal role in defining opportunities that deliver tangible business value. You will lead current state assessments, identify high-level customer requirements, and design business solutions and structures to realize these opportunities. You will also develop business cases to support strategic decision‑making and oversee their implementation. You will act as a subject‑matter expert, managing and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure effective execution and alignment with business goals. You will be accountable for team decisions and provide solutions to complex problems that span multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive current state assessments to identify gaps and opportunities aligned with client objectives.
• Define and design business solutions and architectures to support strategic goals and operational improvements.
• Develop detailed business cases outlining benefits, costs, and risks to justify proposed solutions.
• Lead workshops and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Align project goals with business objectives through collaborative stakeholder engagement.
• Provide subject matter expertise in SAP CO Product Cost Controlling, guiding the design and implementation of solutions.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Business Model Strategy, Business Case Development, Business Design, and SAP CO Overhead Cost Controlling.
• Manage and mentor team members, enhancing their skills in business architecture and strategic planning.
• Oversee documentation efforts to support project lifecycle activities and ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Engage with multiple teams to contribute to critical decisions and resolve cross‑team challenges.