Senior Solution Architect (A) SAP Finance & Banking Solutions

Tasks

• Support the design and implementation of data sourcing and integration solutions centred around Finance applications (Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Regulatory Reporting, Treasury)
• Develop holistic target architectures covering applications, data flows, interfaces, and infrastructure components
• Ensure architectural consistency across Finance, Treasury, and Core Banking domains
• Define and support robust integration architectures between SAP and non-SAP systems
• Enable interoperability between core banking platforms, trading systems, risk engines, reporting tools, and group-wide ERP landscapes
• Define data sourcing strategies, mapping rules, and harmonisation approaches within SAP S/4HANA and SAP BW
• Collaborate closely with Data Governance teams to ensure data integrity, lineage, and regulatory compliance
• Support real-time and batch data replication mechanisms
• Provide architectural guidance for data migration from Core Banking and Markets systems to SAP Finance applications
• Oversee data cleansing, validation, cutover planning, and testing activities
• Work closely with project managers, functional leads, DBAs, and developers across all project phases
• Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Controlling, and Treasury stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into robust technical and architectural designs

Requirements

• Completed degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a comparable field
• 8+ years of experience as a Solution Architect in SAP Finance implementations within the financial services industry
• In-depth knowledge of SAP Finance modules including Financial Accounting, Regulatory Reporting, Cost Centre Accounting (CCA), Profit Centre Accounting (PCA), Segment Reporting, and Treasury Operations
• Strong understanding of banking-specific finance processes such as General Ledger management, Chart of Accounts (COA), reconciliations, Net Interest Income (NII), and management/regulatory reporting
• Proven expertise in SAP integration patterns, data sourcing, migration, cutover planning, and testing methodologies
• Solid experience with data integration concepts and system interoperability across complex landscapes
• Knowledge of Temenos is considered a strong advantage
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured working approach
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics to business and technical audiences
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments