Solution architect with SAP&Finance System

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecom sector is seeking a Solution Architect with expertise in SAP and Finance Systems. The role involves leading the architecture for SAP Finance systems, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture principles. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience and a strong background in telecom finance processes. This hybrid position offers flexibility with 2 to 3 days per week on-site.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SAP Finance systems (FI/CO, S/4HANA Finance).
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in telecom projects.
• Strong knowledge of telecom finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for SAP Finance systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define architecture roadmaps.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

TOGAF

Agile delivery models

DevOps principles

Cloud-based SAP solutions

Telecom regulatory frameworks

Education

SAP Certified Technology/Finance Architect

Tools

ARIS

SAP Solution Manager

ArchiMate

TOGAF

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Solution architect with SAP&Finance System, Manchester

Client: KBC Technologies Group

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Views: 1

Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description:

About the Role:

Solution architect with SAP&Finance System expertise.

Hybrid – 2 to 3 days per week.

Locations: Manchester/Birmingham

12+ Years of Experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for SAP Finance systems in a telecom environment.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define architecture roadmaps, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
• Translate complex business requirements into high-quality technical solutions using SAP best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Billing, CRM, OSS/BSS, and Data Warehousing.
• Define and govern integration strategies between SAP and other telecom systems (e.g., revenue assurance, network operations).
• Lead system design for Finance Transformation, ERP modernization, or 5/4HANA migration programs.
• Conduct technical evaluations, provide recommendations, and support vendor/tool selection.
• Maintain architectural documentation and ensure compliance with enterprise architecture principles.
• Support finance-related audits, risk assessments, and internal controls (e.g., SOX).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SAP Finance systems (FI/CO, S/4HANA Finance, Central Finance, etc.).
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect in telecom projects.
• Strong knowledge of telecom finance processes, including CAPEX/OPEX management, revenue recognition, interconnect billing, etc.
• Experience with SAP integrations in a telecom ecosystem (e.g., integration with CRM, mediation, OSS/BSS, data lakes).
• Hands-on experience in system upgrades, greenfield/brownfield implementations, or 5/4HANA transformations.
• Proficiency in architecture tools (e.g., ARIS, SAP Solution Manager, ArchiMate, TOGAF).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required Skills

• TOGAF or SAP Certified Technology/Finance Architect.
• Experience with Agile delivery models and DevOps principles.
• Exposure to cloud-based SAP solutions (e.g., SAP RISE, Azure/AWS/GCP hosting for SAP).
• Understanding of telecom regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• SAP certification in Finance or Architecture domains.
• Experience with non-SAP finance systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle Cloud ERP).
• Background in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and SaaS financial tools.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.