SAP Finance Architect

The role supports a client in the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on SAP Finance architecture and solution design across Finance and Treasury domains aligned with S/4HANA roadmap and enterprise standards.

• Proven experience in SAP Finance architecture with deep knowledge of FI/CO and TRM modules and S/4HANA Finance capabilities.
• Experience designing and delivering end-to-end Finance and Treasury solutions in complex enterprise landscapes, preferably in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals.
• Solid understanding of integration patterns between SAP Finance/TRM and adjacent systems including middleware and API-based approaches.
• Familiarity with e-invoicing standards and compliance requirements across EU markets and experience integrating with external service providers.
• Ability to translate regulatory and reporting requirements (e.g., IFRS, hedging) into SAP design and configuration.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills guiding functional and technical teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant professional certifications or equivalent experience in SAP Finance, S/4HANA, or enterprise architecture are desirable.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills relevant to the client’s footprint are an advantage.

• Define and govern SAP Finance architecture across FI/CO and TRM, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and S/4HANA roadmap.
• Lead end-to-end solution design for Finance and Treasury processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Controlling, Cash & Liquidity Management, and Risk Management.
• Own technical and functional blueprint for FI/CO and TRM implementations, migrations, and enhancements.
• Act as primary escalation point for Finance domain issues, bridging business stakeholders, finance process owners, and IT delivery team.
• Drive S/4HANA Finance adoption by evaluating new capabilities and translating them into roadmap items.
• Establish and maintain standards such as architecture patterns, design principles, configuration guidelines, and reusable solution templates.
• Govern integrations between SAP Finance/TRM and adjacent systems to ensure data integrity and process consistency.
• Architect and oversee e-invoicing compliance solutions including structured invoice formats and integration with third-party providers.
• Lead Controlling architecture: design and govern CO structures including Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing, and Profitability Analysis.
• Collaborate with Group Finance and Treasury to translate regulatory, compliance, and reporting requirements into SAP solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to SAP Finance consultants and functional analysts.
• Manage architecture reviews and quality gates by conducting peer reviews and approving functional specifications.