Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
London
Summary: The SAP FICO Solution Architect will be instrumental in defining the technical architecture and design for an SAP Finance Systems transformation project. This senior role requires translating business requirements into secure and scalable SAP solutions, leveraging deep expertise in SAP Finance modules and integration technologies. The ideal candidate will also provide technical leadership and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure a cohesive IT landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define the overall solution architecture, including system landscape, integration points, data flows, and security considerations.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and functional consultants to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to the implementation team, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
- Design and implement integration strategies between SAP Finance and other enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, SCM, Data Warehouse).
- Define the data migration approach, including data cleansing, transformation, and validation processes.
- Design and implement security measures to protect sensitive financial data within the SAP environment.
- Identify and implement strategies to optimize the performance and scalability of the solution.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and configuration guidelines.
- Evaluate new SAP technologies and functionalities to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Work closely with infrastructure teams, security teams, and other architects to ensure a cohesive and integrated IT landscape.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience (8+ years) as a Solution Architect, with a strong focus on SAP Finance implementations.
- Deep technical knowledge of SAP Finance modules (e.g., RAR, CATS, BW, BODS) and related technologies.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing complex SAP integrations using various technologies (e.g., SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, APIs).
- Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL Server).
- Knowledge of security best practices for SAP systems.
- Experience with cloud-based SAP deployments (e.g., S/4HANA Cloud) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- SAP certification in relevant areas is highly desirable.
- Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) is a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT