Job location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Tech stack
API
Artificial Intelligence
App Store (IOS)
Software as a Service
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Middleware
IDoc
Interoperability
JSON
SAP Applications
SAP FI
SAP HANA
SAP Materials Management
Data Streaming
XML
Technical Debt
Enterprise Integration
SAP Ariba
Job description
As a Senior Technical Solution Consultant at Basware, you'll engage with the world's largest SAP customers to shape how Basware's AP Automation and e-Invoicing solutions fit into their enterprise architecture. You'll act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, Enterprise Architects, and IT leaders, guiding them toward clean-core, future-ready SAP landscapes that leverage Basware's interoperability, automation, and security.
This is a strategic presales role where technical authority, architectural vision, and ecosystem influence drive customer confidence and sales success. In this role, you report to the Head of Solution Consulting / Solution Value Consulting.
What You'll Do
- Lead architectural and integration discussions with enterprise IT and SAP teams-covering connectivity, data flows, and security between Basware and SAP (S/4HANA, ECC, Ariba, PI/PO, BTP)
- Design and present reference architectures that demonstrate how Basware enhances SAP without compromising Clean Core principles
- Advise customers on Clean Core and composable ERP strategies , helping them reduce technical debt and accelerate SAP modernization
- Own the technical narrative in RFPs, solution proposals, and executive-level presentations
- Build and nurture relationships across the SAP ecosystem -including SAP product teams, SAP App Store/BTP contacts, and global system integrators (GSIs) such as Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, and TCS-to extend Basware's influence and co-sell opportunities. The successful candidate should bring a credible book of existing SAP and GSI contacts as a base to begin with
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Solution Value Consulting, and Product to align architecture strategy with customer value and ROI outcomes
- Develop proofs-of-concept and demos that highlight Basware's API-driven integration, automation, and compliance strengths
- Stay ahead of SAP and integration trends (S/4HANA migration, BTP, APIs, security frameworks) and share insights internally and externally
Requirements
What You'll Bring
- 7+ years in technical presales, enterprise architecture, or SAP integration roles
- Deep understanding of SAP FI/MM, S/4HANA, Ariba, PI/PO, and BTP
- Demonstrated success in integrating SaaS or cloud platforms into SAP environments
- Strong grasp of security, compliance, and data-governance considerations in enterprise IT
- Proven ability to build relationships and credibility across SAP and GSI ecosystems
- Confident presenter with the ability to simplify complexity for executive and technical audiences alike
- Solid hands-on foundation with APIs, IDoc, EDI, XML/JSON, middleware, or integration platforms
- Proven experience in presenting to C level customer stakeholders , especially CIOs and able to drive a compelling message of business transformation around Clean Core and AP Automation
- Although this role requires deep technical acumen it is also imperative that the applicant be able to carry on a nd drive business level conversations so that they can align the bridge between IT and the business
Awareness of artificial intelligence concepts, tools, or applications is considered a strong asset. We highly value candidates who demonstrate curiosity, a proactive mindset and a willingness to explore and incorporate AI-driven technologies into their work. We support continuous learning in this area.
About the company
At Basware, we didn't just create the electronic invoice-we revolutionized how the world's largest organizations manage, automate, and control their Accounts Payable operations. With over USD $10 trillion in invoices processed globally, Basware ensures compliance, eliminates errors, and prevents fraud across jurisdictions. Recognized by Gartner, Forrester, and IDC as the #1 solution in our category, we're trusted by 6,000+ customers worldwide.
As governments mandate e-invoicing and compliance across more countries, the market is hotter than ever-and Basware is leading the charge. Now, we're scaling fast and expanding our reach. This is your opportunity to join a global leader and shape the future of enterprise finance transformation., Why Basware
Join the global leader in AP Automation and e-Invoicing. You'll help enterprises modernize finance while preserving SAP Clean Core integrity-and expand Basware's influence across the SAP and GSI partner landscape.
Future paths: Principal Architect, Global Presales Lead, or Director of Solution Consulting.
Basware offers
* Financial stability of a global company with $230 million in revenue and a track record of profitability for 30 years, owned by AKKR since 2022
* Leading edge software products in the enterprise accounts payable and invoice automation market
* Strong brand, global reach, and an installed base of 3,000+ customers and over a million enterprise users in 100 countries
* A unique company culture where Baswareans collaborate; the true 'We' glues everything together and creates a feeling of inclusion and generates genuine passion to succeed and celebrate achievements together. We are all Baswareans no matter what our background. We Drive Customer Value, We Take Ownership and We Are Bold
Award-winning Culture
Basware has been named a 'Great Place to Work' company. We received the distinction of being named one of "The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" in the US for multiple consecutive years. Our culture is outstanding, and we hope you'll consider joining our team!
As an added benefit, you'll have an opportunity to build your experience by working with an exceptional client base that includes leading Fortune 500 accounts!
We're Growing!
Basware is in an exciting growth phase and actively recruiting. The position offers flexibility and can also be home-based, giving you the freedom to work from wherever you thrive best., Basware is how the world's best finance teams gain complete control of every invoice, every time. Our Intelligent Invoice Lifecycle Management Platform ensures end-to-end efficiency, compliance and control for all invoice transactions. Powered by the world's most sophisticated invoice-centric AI - trained on over 2 billion invoices - Basware's Intelligent Automation drives real ROI by transforming finance operations. We serve 6,500+ customers globally and are trusted by industry leaders including DHL, Heineken and Sony. Fueled by 40 years of specialized expertise with $10+ trillion in total spend handled, we are pioneering the next era of finance.
Joining Basware means you'll join a team filled with innovators, passionate about their work and enthusiastic about the industry we've pioneered. You'll work alongside highly motivated, capable, and friendly individuals who collaborate to deliver world-class solutions and services. A critical part of our culture is the high amount of trust we put into our employees-we want everyone to make a difference, so we offer flexibility in how you work, giving you the freedom and support to deliver your best results. We truly live our values where:
We Drive Customer Value , We Take Ownership and We Are Bold in everything we do, to make it all just happen for our customers.
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2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for Accounts Payable Applications. Basware and Deloitte create Center of Excellence 2024 Launch of World's 1st AP-Powered GenAI 2023 Growth through acquisitions, Glantus and AP Matching 2022 Basware became a privately-held corporation in a go-private transaction led by software private equity firm Accel-KKR 2020 Recognized market leader, including Gartner Magic Quadrant. Global operations, 20+ offices worldwide 2012 Launch of cloud-based B2B platform for transaction collaboration on Basware's Network 2005 Launch of fully integrated Purchase-to-Pay solution suite 2000 Basware listed on Helsinki Nasdaq, launch of purchase management software & e-invoicing service 1992 Launch of first financial management software 1985 Basware founded in Finland