Sr. Solution Architect, Core Finance

McKesson; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Sr. Solution Architect, Core Finance to lead enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives, focusing on General Ledger, Treasury, and SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions.

You will translate business requirements into architecture roadmaps, develop data-driven business cases, and guide large-scale modernization efforts across finance, technology, and operations teams. Responsibilities include architecture strategy, ROI analyses, and end-to-end design integrating SAP modules

Qualifications

• 10+ years in solution or enterprise architecture roles.
• 5+ years with SAP S/4HANA Finance and related modules.
• Experience leading large-scale finance transformations and ERP modernization.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture strategy, roadmap, and design for SAP S/4HANA Finance and related processes.
• Drive finance transformation programs and business cases with ROI analyses.
• Coordinate with business, SI partners, and tech teams to align process and data strategies.
• Communicate architectural decisions and risks to executives.

Skills

Solution architecture

SAP S/4HANA Finance

Finance transformation

ERP modernization

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP MM

SAP SD

Job description

About the Role

McKesson is seeking a Sr. Solution Architect, Core Finance to lead enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives supporting General Ledger, Treasury, and core finance capabilities. This role combines deep business process expertise, solution architecture leadership, and transformation experience to design and deliver scalable SAP S/4HANA solutions that drive measurable business value. As a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, you will translate complex business requirements into strategic architecture roadmaps, develop data-driven business cases, and lead large-scale modernization efforts. You will partner across finance, technology, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions that support McKesson's long-term growth and transformation objectives.

What You'll Do

• Lead architecture strategy, roadmap development, and solution design for SAP S/4HANA Finance, General Ledger, Treasury, and related finance processes.
• Serve as the architecture lead for large-scale finance transformation and ERP modernization programs.
• Conduct current-state assessments, fit-gap analyses, and future-state architecture planning.
• Develop and validate business cases, value realization models, ROI analyses, and transformation strategies.
• Design end-to-end solutions integrating SAP S/4HANA Finance with SAP MM, SAP SD, and enterprise platforms.
• Provide leadership across architecture governance, solution reviews, standards, and implementation oversight.
• Partner with business stakeholders, system integrators, and technology teams to align process, data, and technology strategies.
• Communicate architectural decisions, risks, and recommendations to executive and non-technical audiences.

Basic Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, SAP finance technology, or related enterprise systems leadership roles.
• 7+ years of experience supporting Finance business processes including General Ledger, Treasury, Cash Management, Financial Close, and Record-to-Report.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions.
• Experience integrating SAP Finance solutions with SAP MM and SAP SD modules.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale finance, ERP, or digital transformation programs.
• Proven experience developing business cases, financial analyses, investment justifications, and executive recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience in management consulting, business process consulting, finance transformation consulting, or strategy consulting.
• SAP Finance configuration knowledge including General Ledger, Treasury, Cash Management, and related finance capabilities.
• Experience defining enterprise architecture standards, governance processes, and target-state roadmaps.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, APIs, event-driven architectures, and data management practices.
• Experience operating within regulated, highly complex, or global business environments.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud platforms, DevOps, and modern engineering practices.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large organizational transformation initiatives.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership capabilities.

Travel, Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Ability to travel up to 20% as business needs require.

Hybrid work arrangement may be required based on business and team needs.

Ability to participate in extended virtual and in-person meetings and work effectively in a technology-enabled environment.

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people.

That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

€66,000 - €110,000

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.