SAP FI Architect

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skill

• Experience: Usually 10+ years in SAP FICO with multiple full-lifecycle S/4HANA implementations.
• Functional Expertise: Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of S/4HANA Finance capabilities and integration scenarios.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex business issues and design innovative solutions.
• Communication: Strong influencing skills to align stakeholders on a shared architectural vision
• +15 years of experience in a financial environment and at least 10 years in large SAP project implementations.
• Proven experience as a SAP FICO Solution Architect with in depth knowledge of SAP FICO solution portfolio, including the latest evolutions in S/4HANA:
• Excellent understanding of internal and external accounting
• Very good understanding of financial processes and interaction with other operational processes within a business.
• Thorough knowledge of Finance & Controlling SAP modules (New GL, AA, AP, AR, CCA, PC, PS,….).
• Knowledge of interaction between FICO and other modules as MM, SD, PP, …
• Able to analyze and solve issues in standard customization or specific SAP programs (ABAP
Roles & Responsibilities
• Solution Design & Strategy: Develop comprehensive FICO solution blueprints, architecture diagrams, and functional specifications for global rollouts.
• System Configuration: Expert-level configuration of GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, and CO-PA.
• Architecture Governance: Define best practices, maintain global templates, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Integration Oversight: Ensure seamless integration of FICO with other modules (MM, SD, PP, BW, FSCM) and external systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business leaders to gather requirements and advise on best-practice business processes.
• Leadership & Coaching: Act as a Design Authority, coaching junior consultants, and overseeing development teams (ABAP/RICEFW).
• Migration & Optimization: Lead ECC to S/4HANA conversion or Central Finance (cFIN) implementation projects.