Solutions Architect (SAP S/4HANA Finance Solution Architect

Horizontal Talent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance Solution Architect to drive design, architecture, and configuration of enterprise finance solutions in a global transformation program.

You will guide finance modernization, ensure scalable and compliant platforms, and lead governance across GL, AP, AR, FA, and reporting. This role requires seasoned leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP Finance consulting experience.
• 5+ years as SAP Finance lead or solution architect.
• Experience guiding global finance transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for SAP S/4HANA Finance initiatives.
• Define finance operating models using SAP leading practices.
• Design scalable, maintainable solutions with clean-core principles.
• Guide finance transformation, ERP modernization, and process redesign.
• Lead governance for ledger design, COA, fiscal year variants, and universal journal.
• Review specs and designs for consistency and quality across deployments.
• Shape reporting and analytics to meet statutory, regulatory, and management needs.
• Collaborate with finance leaders, data migration, integration, and security teams.
• Support all project phases from design to hypercare and testing.
• Mentor consultants and lead governance within projects.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA Finance

Solution architecture

Finance transformation

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IS/CS

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud

Embedded Analytics

Data migration tools

BI tooling

Job description

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance Solution Architect to lead the design, architecture, and configuration of enterprise finance solutions. This role is ideal for a strategic SAP finance professional who can guide global transformation efforts, support finance modernization, and help shape scalable, compliant, and maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for SAP S/4HANA Finance initiatives, from future-state design through delivery and support.
• Define finance operating models using SAP leading practices and standard functionality wherever possible.
• Design solutions aligned with clean core principles to support scalability, maintainability, and long-term system health.
• Provide guidance on finance transformation, ERP modernization, and process redesign across core finance areas.
• Serve as a functional architecture lead for general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, cost and profit center accounting, internal orders, project accounting, revenue recognition, consolidation, and financial reporting.
• Lead governance for SAP S/4HANA Finance configuration, including ledger design, company codes, chart of accounts, fiscal year variants, posting controls, financial statement versions, costing structures, parallel accounting, and universal journal design.
• Review functional specifications, configuration documents, and solution designs to ensure consistency and quality across deployments.
• Shape reporting and analytics solutions that support statutory, regulatory, management, and operational needs.
• Partner with finance leaders, enterprise architects, data migration teams, integration teams, security teams, and delivery partners to align business goals with technical solutions.
• Support all project phases, including design, build, testing, deployment, cutover, and hypercare.
• Guide testing strategy, resolve defects, and help ensure production readiness.
• Mentor consultants, analysts, and functional leads while supporting strong solution governance.

Skills

• 10+ years of SAP Finance consulting experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a SAP Finance lead or solution architect role.
• Hands-on expertise with SAP S/4HANA Finance, including FI, CO, universal journal, asset accounting, project systems, revenue recognition, margin analysis, group reporting, and financial close processes.
• Strong knowledge of record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, financial planning and analysis, and project financials.
• Experience leading multiple end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation programs.
• Proven ability to support global finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior business and technology leaders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience working directly with finance leadership and CFO organizations.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud configuration and organizational design concepts.
• Experience with SAP Embedded Analytics and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Background in financial reporting structures and controls.
• Familiarity with professional services finance operations.
• Experience supporting treasury and cash management processes.
• Ability to facilitate executive workshops and present recommendations to governance forums.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills for supporting project teams.
• Comfort working in a collaborative environment with a focus on inclusion, respect, and shared success.

Horizontal Talent is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who bring the skills and mindset needed to help deliver thoughtful, impactful finance transformation.