SAP R2R - Solution Architect

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced SAP R2R Solution Architect to join the SAP Finance team. This role is responsible for defining and owning the end-to-end solution architecture for Record-to-Report (R2R) processes within SAP S/4HANA, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, finance strategy, and transformation objectives.

The Solution Architect will lead the design and optimisation of integrated R2R solutions, including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Intercompany Accounting, Closing & Reporting, and Financial Consolidation. The role requires establishing robust, scalable, and compliant financial processes, while ensuring seamless integration with upstream (P2P, I2C) and downstream systems (reporting platforms, consolidation tools, external regulators).

In this position, you will provide strategic architecture leadership and governance across programmes, translating complex business requirements into standardised, high-quality SAP solutions. You will define target state architecture, design principles, and roadmaps, while ensuring adherence to SAP best practices, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness (including SOX/GRC considerations).

The role involves driving design authority across delivery teams, reviewing and approving functional and technical designs, and ensuring consistency across multiple workstreams and releases. You will work closely with senior business stakeholders, finance leadership, and IT teams to influence key architectural decisions and enable efficient period-end close, financial transparency, and improved reporting accuracy.

Additionally, you will mentor solution designers and functional consultants, establish reusable design patterns, and promote standardisation and continuous improvement across the finance landscape. The role plays a critical part in finance transformation initiatives, including S/4HANA migrations, automation of close processes, and adoption of digital innovations (e.g., AI-driven reconciliations, advanced analytics).

What youll need to succeed (Skills & Experience)

• Functional

Strong understanding of:

• Strong hands-on experience in:
• SAP FI (GL, AA, Intercompany)
• SAP CO (Costing, Profitability analysis)
• Intercompany Accounting, Tax, Period-End Close
• Reporting & Consolidation
• Deep understanding of Record-to-Report processes

Technical & Integration Exposure

Strong understanding of:

• S/4HANA Finance implementations
• Data migration and system integration

Exposure to

• Reporting tools (BW, SAC)
• Financial automation tools (e.g., BlackLine)
• Professional Experience

Experience with:

• Typically, 812 years of SAP experience, with strong R2R focus
• End-to-end R2R implementations
• Stakeholder management and solution delivery
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Nice-to-Have Skills
• Exposure to
• SAP Central Finance (CFIN)
• AI-driven finance transformation initiatives
• Regulatory and IT control frameworks

What you will be doing (Role Accountabilities)

• R2R Process Design & Transformation
• Evaluate and optimise end-to-end Record-to-Report processes to improve efficiency and control
• Drive transformation initiatives including:
• Period-end close optimization
• Continuous accounting
• Automation of manual financial processes
• Ensure alignment with enterprise finance strategy and governance
• SAP Functional Solutioning (FI/CO)
• Lead configuration and solution design in:
• General Ledger (GL)
• Fixed Assets (AA)
• Intercompany Accounting
• Cost Center & Profit Center Accounting (CO)
• Define and own functional specifications (FSDs) for enhancements and integrations
• Ensure accurate financial postings, reconciliations, and reporting
• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
• Design and support:
• Period-end close processes
• Financial consolidation and reporting
• Improve:
• Close cycle timelines
• Data accuracy and reconciliation processes
• Enable real-time financial insights and reporting capabilities aligned to continuous Vision
• Implementation & Delivery Leadership
• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations and enhancements:
• Requirement gathering Solution design Build Test Deploy
• Drive:
• SIT/UAT execution
• Defect resolution and cutover planning
• Ensure high-quality documentation (BRD, FSD, test artefacts)
• Data, Controls & Governance
• Define data structures and support data migration activities
• Ensure compliance with:
• Financial controls
• Auditing and regulatory requirements
• Strengthen governance and controls across the R2R landscape
• Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with other finance towers:
• I2C (AR)
• S2P (AP)
• Treasury & Banking
• Ensure seamless integration across SAP modules and external systems