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
ð Location: Ireland (Dublin)
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Type: Contract Location: Dublin,Ireland
Start: 07/01/2026
Duration: 6 months plus extension
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-01-07 11:56:03
SAP Data Architect Industry: Financial Services
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Contract: 6 months initial + extension option
The Role We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Architect to lead the assessment and design of a Financial Services organisations data landscape.
The role focuses on enabling seamless integration across SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and evaluating the introduction of SAP Datasphere to support advanced data management, governance, and enterprise decision-making.
You will assess existing data flows, define integration strategies, and produce functional specifications to ensure scalability and alignment with future reporting and planning requirements.
Key Responsibilities Data Landscape Assessment
- Analyse existing data sources across the organisation
- Document current ingestion processes and identify gaps in automation and standardisation
Data Readiness Evaluation
- Assess data completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across:
- Actuarial
- Investment
- Policy administration domains
- Develop a data readiness scorecard for each data stream
Integration Design
- Define source-to-target mappings for SAP S/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud
- Establish business transformation rules, validation logic, and exception-handling procedures
- Recommend ETL / MDH-based data harmonisation strategies
SAP Datasphere Assessment
- Evaluate feasibility and business benefits of introducing SAP Datasphere
- Define use cases where Datasphere can enhance analytics, governance, and decision-making
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure data architecture aligns with regulatory and governance requirements, including:
- Solvency II
- ORSA
- AML
- Define data ownership, stewardship, and governance models
Documentation & Deliverables
- Produce functional specification documents per data stream
- Create integration architecture diagrams and an automation roadmap
Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of:
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
- SAP Datasphere
- Large data lake platforms (e.g.
Snowflake, MDH)
- Experience with ETL tools, APIs, and enterprise data integration frameworks
- Strong data modelling and architecture design capabilities
Domain Knowledge
- Familiarity with Financial Services / Insurance data domains:
- Actuarial
- Investment
- Policy administration
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as Solvency II and ORSA
Soft Skills
- Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills
- Comfortable working in multi-vendor, cross-functional environments
Desirable
- 8+ years experience in data architecture and integration programmes
- Previous experience in Financial Services, BFSI, or Insurance environments
- SAP certifications in data integration or analytics (preferred)
ð Location: Ireland (Dublin)
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Type: Contract Location: Dublin,Ireland
Start: 07/01/2026
Duration: 6 months plus extension
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-01-07 11:28:04
