Solution Architect - SAP Finance - Order to Cash (O2C)

SAP Finance Solution Architect O2C is a specialized role focusing on the technical aspects of implementing SAP finance solutions to optimize financial processes within an organization. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP finance subledgers modules, such as SAP AR, SAP SD and Serrala’s Autobank, combined with hands-on implementation experience, and the ability to align these solutions with the organization's financial strategies and goals.

  

Key Responsibilities 

• Review initial requirements against current business processes to identify gaps or opportunities for improvement,
• Provide advice on technical implementation approaches and their implications,
• Support the process leads and process owners by offering insights on architectural decisions and their alignment with business needs,
• Support Fit-to-Standard Workshops to align business processes with SAP best practices & standards and Metro global template,
• Review design of end-to-end process solutions that meet Metro standards and collaborate with the Process leads and owners to evaluate solution design changes,
• Ensure architectural governance by enforcing adherence to established SAP standards design principles and standards,
• Oversee the development of custom extensions or interfaces, minimizing deviations from standard SAP functionalities,
• Support test preparation for future test execution,
• Support deployment activities, including cutover planning, system readiness validation, and final data migrations,
• Provide ongoing support to address post-go-live issues and stabilize the solution. Review and approved bugs and required transports,
• Identify opportunities for process or system optimization based on business feedback.

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field, combined with solid knowledge in Financial Accounting and Indirect Procurement
• Professional SAP Expertise: Minimum of 10 years of experience in an R2R process stream and related SAP finance modules, particularly SAP AR, SD and Serrala’s Autobank solution. Familiarity with SAP FSCM is advantageous
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various levels of the organization and external partners 
• Certifications: Finance-related SAP Certifications are advantageous 
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in retail industry is preferred to tailor SAP solutions effectively 
• Languages: excellent command of English (written and spoken) 
• Travel: ability to travel is required.