Solutions Architect (Finance: SAP)

HEF associates; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Pension

Healthcare

Travel allowance

Visa sponsorship and relocation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

HEF associates in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Solution Architect – Finance to design and govern end-to-end financial solutions in an SAP-driven landscape. You will partner with finance, compliance, and IT to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable architectures, oversee SAP-related finance initiatives, and ensure integration with non-SAP systems.

The role supports SAP S/4HANA migrations and transformation programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, CS, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in IT with at least 3 years in a finance-focused solution architecture role.
• Strong familiarity with SAP finance modules from design or integration perspective.
• Experience in multinational, regulated environments with GDPR knowledge.
• Understanding of API-led integration, hybrid cloud, and modular design.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain architectures for financial processes across SAP modules.
• Ensure SAP and non-SAP systems integrate seamlessly.
• Translate business and regulatory needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide architectural oversight on SAP-focused finance initiatives.
• Ensure solutions align with EA standards and European compliance.
• Collaborate with integration teams on data flows.
• Support finance transformation, including SAP S/4HANA migration planning.
• Develop architecture roadmaps and blueprints.

Skills

SAP finance modules

API-led integration

Hybrid cloud architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT / Computer Science / Finance / Engineering

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Integration tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and business-focused Solution Architect – Finance to join an international technology environment. This role is based in the Netherlands, near Amsterdam.

Role Overview

In this key position, you will be responsible for designing and governing end-to-end finance solutions within a SAP-driven landscape, enabling efficient, compliant, and scalable financial operations across a multinational organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain solution architectures supporting financial processes across multiple SAP modules
• Ensure seamless integration between SAP and non-SAP systems
• Partner with finance, compliance, and IT stakeholders to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Provide architectural oversight on SAP-related finance initiatives
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and European regulatory requirements (including data protection and financial compliance)
• Collaborate with integration teams to define secure and efficient data flows
• Support finance transformation and digitalization initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA migration planning
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, roadmaps, and solution blueprints

Your Profile

The ideal candidate combines strong functional knowledge of SAP finance modules with the ability to guide architecture decisions in complex, international environments.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in IT, including at least 3 years in a solution architecture role focused on finance
• Strong familiarity with SAP finance-related modules from a solution design or integration perspective
• Experience working in multinational and regulated environments, with knowledge of European compliance standards (including GDPR)
• Understanding of modern architecture principles such as API-led integration, hybrid cloud, and modular design
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international retail or finance environments
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA transformation programs
• TOGAF certification
• SAP certification (functional or architecture-related) is a plus

What’s Offered

• A strategic role with impact across international finance and technology landscapes
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale transformation and digitalization initiatives
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment with strong collaboration across teams
• Professional growth opportunities, including involvement in innovation projects and skill development
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Hybrid working model with flexible hours
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and travel allowance
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support available

Additional Information

This role offers the opportunity to work in a diverse, international environment, contributing to scalable and future-proof financial systems while supporting organizational growth and transformation.