The Role

Job Title - SAP Solution Architect Lead FI/CO

Location – Bristol

Job Grade – GG6

 

Reporting to the ERP Platform Lead, the SAP FI/CO Architect Lead will be responsible for creating and maintaining the SAP FI/CO components of the SAP ECC and new S/4 landscapes, overseeing and providing technical guidance to projects delivering business solutions. In doing so, they will manage the internal & external team of Finance Solution Architects & Engineers in designing and building new solutions, leveraging existing components of the platform and reusable services.

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage technical architecture analysis, research, design and development of new functionality and integration with key applications and services under SAP ecosystems (S4 & ECC)
• Provide expert functional & technical consultancy on SAP standard FI/CO components best practices and influence business process mapping
• Architect and design SAP Solutions from business requirements in both Cloud and On-Prem scenarios
• Design new solution extensions based on customer requirements aligned with SAP technical best practices
• Lead resolution of technical roadblocks, design & integration problems/incidents, hypercare support
• Provide architecture and design guidance to the development team (internal & external)
• Monitor the work of the technical team and ensure standards are adhered to in accordance with SAP’s Solution Extensions
• Ensure technical integrity of projects, making sure that common technical elements are leveraged, and that work is not duplicated
• Work with and advise the QA team on the design of test plans, test cases and automation
• Build strategy and review creation of to-be process flows, user training, product, and solution documentation
• Coordinate with other technical teams to ensure compatibility with the broader global IT components
• Hold self and others accountable to the committed deadlines and ensure successful deliverables
• Take an active role in the development of yourself and other team members: Act as a mentor, coach, and provide training to the broader team by sharing solution and technical expertise
• Engage with leading customers and strategic partners to identify and validate requirements and translate to solution design
• Perform integration architecture and infrastructure design activities
• Ensure customer satisfaction through quality work and effective communication throughout projects
• Gather non-functional requirements, undertake project planning and management activities

Key Skills & Experience

• Significant experience across ECC FI/CO and S/4 Hana Finance
• Previous experience as Lead or Senior Architect in SAP with solid understanding of end-to-end Finance in SAP
• Previous implementation experience and strong understanding of key finance process areas: GL, AP, AR, Banking, Assets, Cost Center & Profit Center Accounting, IOs, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, Material Ledger
• Extensive understanding of integrations with SD & MM, Taxes, Reporting, MDG and key accounting processes/concepts, such as month/year closing & reporting, BS, P&L, general ledger accounting, intercompany
• Experience managing SAP projects and working with a team of Solution Architects & Software Engineers
• Understanding of S4/Hana Financial Management products, such as: Document and Reporting Compliance, Financial

 

Whilst applications from all locations will be considered, please note that priority will be given to candidates who are based locally and possess the required skills and experience for the role.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

For further information about the role please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner louis.boyce@impbrands.com