SAP SOLUTION ARCHITECT - FINANCE | 16 TO 25 YEARS| PAN INDIA

Job Description

• The incumbent will lead large strategic SAP transformation deals with global scope, take end to end responsibility of entire SAP solutioning, bid response by putting together and working with a solution team/SME’s across multiple geographies. 
• Appropriately position and promote Capgemini’s SAP offers/assets in the opportunity context 
• Lead multitower/technology deals where SAP is the prime along with other associated technology stack
• Drive the solution strategy by working with account team/sales/partners and shape the deals in tune with the competitive scenario, client priorities, technology suitability/viability
• Defend developed solutions and offerings internally at the BU/MU/SBU level 
• Play a role of Solution Architect/SME/Stream lead during delivery of S/4HANA greenfield /Brownfield/ SDT projects.
• Handle cross functional integration areas with stream leads
• Plan, lead, and present solution in client meetings/orals/workshops
• Interacting with customers, understanding the requirements, proposing solutions/methodology etc.
• Leading the “New SAP” (Rise with S/4HANA Private Cloud/Public Cloud, Central Finance) adoption initiatives in the context of “Digital Transformation” in the customers’ journey, clearly demonstrating the business value.
• Drive innovation/transformation agenda in large existing accounts, provide delivery and solution assurance
• Support and guide solutions and offering in the Capability (COE)

Primary Skills

15-20 years + of SAP Presales and Delivery experience with Functional background in Finance to Manage. Must have Pre-sales solution architect experience leading large deals (>5 mill EUR) centered around SAP. Understanding business requirements and designing solutions along with estimation, costing and commercial offer to global customers. Exposure to Europe geography is an advantage.

• Excellent knowledge of S/4HANA Finance (GL, AP, AR), Controlling, Universal Journal, Material Ledger, Profitability Analysis, Central Finance, Transfer Pricing, Intercompany Scenarios, Period End Closing, Operational Reporting. Nice to have experience in Treasury, SAC Planning, Group Reporting.
• Large, global program management experience (Template Design/build, Global roll out) is an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of working in agile ways of working for Design and Build
• Expert understanding of overall process of Greenfield/Brownfield(System Conversion)/SDT, Architecture, Configuration, management and day to day operation of SAP S/4HANA environment.
• Broad understanding across functional areas / in-depth process knowledge in Finance area. Industry knowledge/sector knowhow in Manufacturing/Automotive/Retail/CPG/Lifesciences/Oil & Gas
• Understands how business works, can articulate in business language and can translate solution/technology propositions into business value
• Very good understanding of the competitive landscape in SAP/enterprise space, partner ecosystem in tune with continuously evolving market dynamics

Secondary Skills

• Experienced in a multi-cultural, multi-location distributed global delivery setup.
• Excellent communication skill in verbal and written English.
• Very good capabilities and experience in people management and stake holder management.
• Experience in representing the practice/organization in industry events/forums