> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2959951-sr-finance-systems-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2959951-sr-finance-systems-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Finance Systems Architect - **Company:** Thermofisher Scientific - **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,100.0 - $177,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Migration, SAP (Applications), SAP FI/CO, SAP Sales and Distribution, SAP Solution Manager, SAP PP (Production Planning), Sap Finance, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/55B99ED335604E118B1D90CB0F4513D4/job/ ## About the Role The ideal candidate combines deep SAP Finance expertise with strong business acumen, exceptional stakeholder communication, and a proven record of successfully architecting and delivering multiple complex S/4HANA transformations. This individual must be equally comfortable engaging senior Finance leadership, driving cross-functional design decisions, and working hands-on with detailed SAP processes and configuration., * Extensive SAP FICO/S/4HANA Finance experience with demonstrated senior architect or solution-lead responsibilities. * Proven delivery of multiple enterprise ECC to S/4HANA conversion/transformation programs, preferably in complex global environments. * Strong hands-on experience across both commercial and manufacturing Finance processes. * Expert knowledge of GL, AR, AP, Banking, Cash, Assets, Product Costing, Material Ledger, Intercompany, and Finance integration. * Strong practical SAP RAR implementation experience is essential, including revenue contracts, performance obligations, allocation, fulfillment, revenue recognition, integration, and accounting. * Strong understanding of S/4HANA Finance architecture, Universal Journal, Business Partner, and key ECC-to-S/4 process changes. * Experience with financial controls, compliance, audit requirements, data migration, testing, reconciliation, and cutover. * Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence senior Finance, business, IT, and program leadership. ## Description We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP S/4HANA Finance (FICO) Architect to lead and provide hands-on functional architecture for enterprise-scale ECC to S/4HANA transformation programs across commercial and manufacturing environments., * Lead end-to-end SAP Finance architecture and solution design for ECC to S/4HANA transformations. * Drive fit-to-standard, process simplification, harmonization, and adoption of S/4HANA capabilities rather than simply replicating legacy ECC processes. * Provide deep functional leadership across GL, AR, AP, Banking, Cash Management, Asset Accounting, Product Costing, Material Ledger, Intercompany, period-end close, and financial reporting. * Lead Finance integration across SD, MM, PP, manufacturing, procurement, sales, and other enterprise processes. * Serve as a key Finance architect for SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR), including solution design, integration, accounting, testing, reconciliation, migration, and deployment. * Represent Finance and business stakeholder interests in major solution and architecture decisions. * Translate complex business, accounting, compliance, and control requirements into scalable S/4HANA solutions. * Identify opportunities to improve business processes, automation, controls, compliance, data quality, and operational excellence. * Lead Finance aspects of data migration, SIT/UAT, reconciliation, cutover, go-live, and stabilization. * Facilitate executive and working-level design discussions and effectively manage cross-functional teams and implementation partners. Leadership Profile: We are looking for a business-focused architect, not simply a configuration specialist-someone who can move seamlessly between executive-level discussions and hands-on SAP solution design. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and collaborative team player who can challenge legacy processes constructively, represent business stakeholder interests, drive difficult cross-functional decisions, and deliver solutions that improve process efficiency, financial controls, compliance, and overall business excellence. ## Related Videos - [Intelligent Automation using Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/157-intelligent-automation-using-machine-learning) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Tech as a Profit Center – Maximizing P&L Impact by Research Funding and Capitalization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100125-tech-as-a-profit-center-maximizing-p-l-impact-by-research-funding-and-capitalization) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)