SAP PaPM Architect / Lead Developer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced SAP PaPM Architect / Lead Developer to lead solution architecture, design, and development of SAP Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM) solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in SAP PaPM, financial allocation models, profitability analysis, and SAP S/4HANA integration.

This role requires a combination of technical architecture, hands-on development, and technical leadership, with the ability to collaborate with Finance and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP PaPM solution architecture across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Define technical architecture, allocation frameworks, integration strategies, and deployment approaches.
• Provide technical leadership to developers and modelers.
• Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and model governance reviews.
• Collaborate with Finance and business stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Work with SAP S/4HANA actuals and planning tables, including ACDOCA and ACDOCP.
• Design, develop, and optimize allocation models, driver calculations, profitability models, and transfer pricing models.
• Implement cost and revenue allocation models and reconciliation frameworks.
• Configure sender/receiver structures and multi-level allocation hierarchies.
• Develop and maintain SAP PaPM functions, including: Allocation Functions, Formula Functions, Lookup Functions, Aggregation Functions, Assignment Functions, Iteration/Circular Allocation Functions.
• Ensure solution scalability, performance, accuracy, and compliance with model governance standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM).
• Expertise in SAP PaPM solution architecture and technical design.
• Experience developing complex allocation models, profitability models, and transfer pricing solutions.
• Strong understanding of cost allocation, revenue allocation, driver calculations, and financial reconciliation.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and financial tables such as ACDOCA and ACDOCP.
• Hands-on experience with SAP PaPM functions and multi-level allocation hierarchies.
• Experience working across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Senior-level SAP PaPM professional with both architecture and hands-on development experience.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical delivery.
• Experience partnering with Finance teams and business stakeholders.

Engagement Details

• 100% Remote
• 6–12-month initial contract
• Immediate start
• Potential for long-term engagement or full-time employment based on performance and business needs.