Senior Solution Architect - SAP Finance Systems Transformation

Avance Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the technical architecture for an SAP Finance Systems transformation project. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP Finance modules and integration technologies, alongside the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring the delivery of secure and scalable SAP solutions. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive innovation and enhance enterprise architecture, making a significant impact on the organization's success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Solution Architect focused on SAP Finance.
• Deep technical knowledge of SAP Finance modules and integration technologies.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define solution architecture for SAP Finance Systems transformation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specs.
• Design and implement integration strategies between SAP and other systems.

Skills

SAP Finance modules

Integration technologies

Enterprise architecture principles

Database technologies (SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL Server)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SAP PI/PO

SAP CPI

APIs

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Solution Architect to play a crucial role in defining the technical architecture and design for our SAP Finance Systems transformation project.

This role will be responsible for translating business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure SAP solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in SAP Finance modules, integration technologies, and a strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles.

Your responsibilities:

Solution Design:Define the overall solution architecture, including system landscape, integration points, data flows, and security considerations.

Requirements Analysis:Collaborate with business stakeholders and functional consultants to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Technical Leadership:Provide technical guidance and oversight to the implementation team, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.

Integration Strategy:Design and implement integration strategies between SAP Finance and other enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, SCM, Data Warehouse).

Data Migration Strategy:Define the data migration approach, including data cleansing, transformation, and validation processes.

Security Architecture:Design and implement security measures to protect sensitive financial data within the SAP environment.

Performance Optimization:Identify and implement strategies to optimize the performance and scalability of the solution.

Technical Documentation:Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and configuration guidelines.

Technology Evaluation:Evaluate new SAP technologies and functionalities to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Collaboration:Work closely with infrastructure teams, security teams, and other architects to ensure a cohesive and integrated IT landscape.

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred.

Extensive experience (8+ years) as a Solution Architect, with a strong focus on SAP Finance implementations.

Deep technical knowledge of SAP Finance modules (e.g., RAR, CATS, BW, BODS) and related technologies.

Proven experience in designing and implementing complex SAP integrations using various technologies (e.g., SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, APIs).

Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL Server).

Knowledge of security best practices for SAP systems.

Experience with cloud-based SAP deployments (e.g., S/4HANA Cloud) is a plus.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills.

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

SAP certification in relevant areas is highly desirable.

Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) is a plus.

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