SAP Finance Solution Architect

SAP Finance Solution Architect

Industry: Financial Services
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Contract: 6 months initial + extension option

The Role We are seeking an experienced SAP Finance Solution Architect to design and deliver an enterprise planning and reporting solution for a Financial Services organisation.
The role focuses on architecting and integrating SAP S/4HANA Finance with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), delivering robust cost allocation frameworks, segmental reporting, and advanced integrated planning models.

Key Responsibilities

- Define end-to-end solution architecture for SAP S/4HANA Finance and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) integration
- Design and implement cost allocation methodologies within S/4HANA Finance
- Architect segmental and fund-level profitability reporting structures

- Develop SAC planning models covering:

- Fee income planning (ISIN / share-class level)
- Delegate fee modelling
- Overhead cost allocation
- Asset depreciation and project planning
- Workforce planning and personnel cost modelling

- Ensure alignment with fund management and financial planning processes
- Integrate S/4HANA actuals with SAC planning and forecasting models
- Define data flows across MDH, S/4HANA, SAP Datasphere, and SAC
- Implement governance controls for master data consistency and reporting accuracy
- Enable SAC scenario modelling for profitability and cost simulations
- Design SAC stories and executive dashboards
- Ensure VAT compliance and audit readiness across finance processes
- Implement financial controls for allocation accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate closely with finance, actuarial, and investment teams
- Lead workshops and deliver end-to-end solution walkthroughs

Required Skills & Experience

- 12+ years’ experience delivering SAP Finance and Planning solutions

- Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance, including:

- General Ledger (GL)
- Controlling (CO)
- Profitability Analysis

- Proven experience in cost allocation frameworks and segmental reporting
- Advanced proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning & Reporting)
- Experience integrating planning models with actuals from S/4HANA
- Solid understanding of fund management and enterprise financial planning processes
- Strong knowledge of VAT compliance and indirect procurement workflows
- Excellent solution design, documentation, and senior stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

- SAP certifications in S/4HANA Finance and SAC Planning
- Previous experience within Financial Services, BFSI, or Asset Management
- Familiarity with SAP Datasphere or comparable integration technologies

📍 Location: Ireland (Dublin)
🇪🇺 Candidates must be based in the UK or EU and eligible for on-site work