SAP CFIN Architect

The Opportunity:

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced SAP CFIN Architect with a strong SAP FICO background and proven experience in SAP Central Finance implementations. The candidate will be responsible for driving finance transformation initiatives, designing Central Finance solutions, and leading large-scale S/4HANA Finance programs.

The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in SAP FI/CO processes, Central Finance architecture, financial data replication, system integration, and S/4HANA Finance transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Role: SAP CFIN Architect / Senior Solution Architect

Experience: 18-20+ Years

Primary Skill: SAP Central Finance (CFIN)

Secondary Skill: SAP FICO, SAP S/4HANA Finance, SLT, AIF, MDG

Project Experience: Minimum 1-2 end-to-end CFIN implementations and multiple SAP FICO implementations.

Solution Architecture

• Lead the design and implementation of SAP Central Finance (CFIN) solutions.
• Define target-state finance architecture for SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis and recommend industry best practices.
• Design scalable and integrated finance solutions across heterogeneous ERP landscapes.

SAP Central Finance Implementation

• Lead multiple end-to-end CFIN implementation projects.

Configure and oversee:

• Initial Load and Historical Data Load
• Real-Time Replication
• SLT Configuration
• Mapping Framework
• Central Payments
• Central Reporting
• Intercompany Reconciliation
• AIF Monitoring
• Error Handling & Reprocessing

Finance Process Leadership

Provide expertise across:

Financial Accounting (FI)

General Ledger Accounting | Accounts Payable | Accounts Receivable | Bank Accounting | Asset Accounting | Tax Accounting | New GL and Universal Journal

Controlling (CO)

• Cost Center Accounting | Internal Orders | Profit Center Accounting | Product Costing | COPA | Profitability Analysis

Integration Management

Architect integrations with:

• SAP ECC | SAP S/4HANA | SAP BW/BW4HANA | SAP MDG |SAP Treasury |SAP Ariba | SAP SuccessFactors |SAP Concur | Third-party finance systems

Data Governance & Migration

• Drive finance master data harmonization activities.
• Support master data governance strategy.
• Lead financial data migration and reconciliation activities.
• Define and execute data quality frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct client workshops and executive-level discussions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Controlling, Shared Services, and IT leadership teams.
• Provide strategic recommendations for finance transformation initiatives.