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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Finance Architect - **Company:** Addition Solutions Ltd - **Location:** Watford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** SAP Cloud, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Migration, Financial Software, IT Management, Metadata, Microsoft Visio, SAP ERP, Platform as a Service (PAAS), PRINCE2, SAP (Applications), SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, SAP GRC, SAP HANA, SAP Implementation, Enterprise Software Applications, Signavio, Sap Finance, Technical Debt, SAP Business Technology Platform, Togaf, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management, Cloud Migration - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/sap-finance-architect/57254359 ## About the Role * Extensive experience as a Solution Architect / Finance Systems Architect within a complex financial environment. * Strong SAP Finance expertise across SAP ECC, S/4HANA, FICO, SAC, BW and/or Datasphere. * Proven experience designing integrations between SAP and non-SAP enterprise systems. * Strong hands-on understanding of SAP BTP, CPI, APIs and modern integration architecture. * Experience delivering SAP transformation programmes, including S/4HANA migrations, upgrades, conversions or implementations. * Knowledge of cloud platforms and SaaS/PaaS environments, ideally including Azure or AWS. * Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, with TOGAF or equivalent certification desirable. * Experience with finance applications such as TMS, GEM Suite and Concur is advantageous. * Understanding of data governance, master data, metadata, SAP GRC and segregation-of-duties controls. * Ability to understand end-to-end Finance processes including P2P, R2R and O2C. * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to senior non-technical audiences. * Experience facilitating workshops, shaping business models and coaching technical teams. * Familiarity with delivery methodologies such as Agile, PRINCE2 or APM. * Strong documentation and architecture modelling skills, using tools such as Visio, Signavio, LeanIX or similar. * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable, although equivalent experience will be considered. ## Description * Own the end-to-end technical architecture for Finance systems, integrations and transformation initiatives. * Translate complex Finance requirements into practical solution designs, architecture blueprints and technical roadmaps. * Shape the evolution of SAP across ECC on HANA, S/4HANA, FICO, SAC, BW and Datasphere. * Architect integrations between SAP, non-SAP platforms, banks, tax engines and other enterprise applications using BTP, CPI, APIs and modern integration patterns. * Support major Finance transformation programmes, including SAP migrations, cloud adoption, system conversions and M&A integration activity. * Provide technical leadership across solution design, development, testing, deployment, data migration and cutover. * Champion robust data architecture, reconciliation, master data, reporting and governance across the Finance landscape. * Ensure solutions meet enterprise architecture, security, regulatory and segregation-of-duties requirements. * Act as a senior technical advisor to Finance leadership, business process owners and technology teams. * Represent Finance within architecture review boards, design authorities and wider IT governance forums. * Help manage Finance technology debt, balancing business value, cost, risk and long-term sustainability. * Identify opportunities to simplify and improve Finance processes across P2P, R2R, O2C and related areas. * Support the Finance technology backlog, helping prioritise enhancements and ensuring changes are delivered effectively. * Provide guidance around SAP workflows, reporting, extensions, forms and interfaces. * Support financial close activities through effective data reconciliation across SAP, BW, RISE and SAC. * Promote innovative approaches to cloud architecture, automation, analytics and integrated data models. * Work with external technology partners and vendors to ensure solutions deliver against business and technical requirements., * The opportunity to influence the future architecture of a complex SAP and cloud environment. * Exposure to S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAC, Datasphere, advanced analytics and modern integration technologies. * Genuine scope to shape strategy, standards and the long-term Finance technology roadmap. * A senior position with strong visibility across Finance, IT and wider business leadership. * The chance to make a measurable impact on data quality, process efficiency, governance and technical debt. * A role that combines strategic architecture with hands-on transformation and delivery. ## 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