Act as SME for Enterprise Finance eco system Architecture for SAP S/4HANA and related platforms such as Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM/Hyperion)
Lead Global standards, patterns, and guardrails for cross-module and cross-platform design in partnership with Enterprise Architecture team
Solution Design leadership across finance programs (template, rollout, modernization, integrations, analytics)
Finance architecture leadership for M&A due diligence, carve-in/out, and integration strategy
Lead BTP + API-led connectivity and finance data integration into Azure + Databricks
Create & drive a roadmap and value realization approach rooted in ROI and measurable KPI improvements
Define and govern target-state architecture for SAP S/4HANA Finance in a global Pharma context
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to establish decision frameworks (trade-offs across cost, risk, time, compliance, and value)
Architect and design solution adhering to patterns, integration and data standards laid out by Enterprise Architecture and developing reusable blueprints/artifacts
Ensure solutions meet enterprise expectations for security, compliance, controls, auditability, and operational resilience
Provide architectural oversight for global finance capabilities including: General Ledger, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Intercompany, Period Close, and statutory/reporting enablement
Lead solution design for Revenue Management, Gross Profit calculation, and profitability reporting requirements
Govern master data and financial data integrity: COA strategy, ledgers, document principles, and reporting consistency
Lead cross-module designs spanning: FI/CO, CO-PA, Product Costing, Material Ledger/Actual Costing (as applicable)
Ensure end-to-end process integrity across: O2C, P2P, R2R, and manufacturing-related financial flows
Apply strong understanding of distribution lifecycle and its financial implications
Ensure architecture supports regulated/validated environments and finance controls aligned to Pharma operational realities
Lead architectural governance for SAP PaPM solutions covering: Allocations, cost-to-serve, driver-based models, multi-dimensional profitability
Ensure model governance: transparency, explainability, version control, auditability, and performance tuning
Define and govern an API-led integration strategy leveraging SAP BTP capabilities (e.g., Integration Suite/API Management patterns)
Promote scalable integration patterns (event-driven where appropriate), canonical models, security, lifecycle governance, and observability
Govern end-to-end patterns for finance data integration into Azure and Databricks, including: Data ingestion, harmonization, semantic layer considerations, lineage, access control, and data quality
Ensure architecture supports Finance analytics and KPI reporting at scale (profitability, margin, working capital, close insights)
Lead M&A SAP Finance impact assessments: COA harmonization, master data convergence, legal entity and intercompany design, reporting impacts
Recommend integration strategies (e.g., phased harmonization, template adoption, Central Finance approaches where applicable)
Deliver decision-ready options with risks, controls impact, cost/timeline ranges, and a pragmatic execution roadmap
Develop/validate ROI models and investment cases for finance initiatives; define measurable outcomes and benefits tracking
Advise Finance leadership on solution options that best meet strategic vision with SAP-centric architecture and measurable value
Provide direction on AI capabilities in SAP ecosystems and their architectural implications
Identify high-impact Finance use cases and govern fit-to-purpose design (security, auditability, human-in-the-loop)
Define global KPI framework and monitoring mechanisms: Close cycle time, automation %, exception rates, DSO/DPO, gross margin accuracy, data quality, integration health, latency

Requirements

10 or more years in SAP Finance / enterprise solution architecture with significant Pharma experience (global/regulatory complexity)
Strong track record as an architecture leader and design authority in complex transformations
Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture and end-to-end finance processes (GL/AP/AR/Close/Intercompany)
Proven experience designing/governing cross-module solutions integrating Finance with Commercial and Supply Chain
Strong capability in SAP BTP, API-led connectivity, and integration governance patterns
Hands-on architecture understanding of Azure + Databricks integration for finance analytics
Expertise in SAP PaPM solution design/governance
Demonstrated leadership in M&A SAP finance impact assessments and integration strategy
Strong ability to create and communicate ROI/business cases with measurable KPIs
Excellent consulting skills: executive communication, stakeholder facilitation, influence without authority
Experience with finance consolidation tools, Group Reporting, Treasury, or advanced intercompany solutions - highly desired
Familiarity with process mining / continuous controls monitoring concepts
Experience with global template rollouts across multi-entity/multi-currency environments - highly desired
Exposure to SAP data/analytics ecosystem extensions (e.g., Datasphere concepts) and enterprise data governance practices - preferred
Strong Executive presence & influencer to help drive SAP change

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision care
Backup dependent care
Adoption assistance
Infertility coverage
Family building support
Behavioral health solutions
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Training programs
Professional development resources
Mentorship programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer activities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP S/4HANA FinanceFinance architectureAPI-led connectivityAzureDatabricksSAP BTPSAP PaPMFinance data integrationCross-module solutionsM&A impact assessments

Soft Skills

Architecture leadershipExecutive communicationStakeholder facilitationInfluence without authorityDecision-makingConsulting skillsCollaborationStrategic visionProblem-solvingChange management