SAP S4 HANA Finance Solution Architect

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading global consulting firm, is seeking an SAP S/4HANA Finance Solution Architect to join their Retail Practice in Cape Town. The role focuses on designing and guiding finance transformation programmes for large retail clients. The successful candidate will combine deep SAP Finance expertise with the ability to engage confidently with senior business stakeholders and translate complex technology concepts into clear business language.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the solution architecture for SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations in retail environments
• Translate finance and business requirements into practical SAP S/4HANA solution designs
• Act as the bridge between business leadership and technical delivery teams
• Run solution design discussions and workshops with finance and operational stakeholders
• Ensure strong integration between SAP Finance and related SAP modules
• Provide architectural oversight across implementation and delivery teams
• Support finance transformation initiatives including migration to S/4HANA
• Contribute to client discussions, proposals and advisory engagements within the Retail Practice
• Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance or a related field
• 8 to 10 years experience working with SAP Finance solutions
• Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance including General Ledger, AP, AR and Controlling
• Experience delivering SAP solutions within retail or other high transaction environments
• Proven experience operating in a consulting or client facing environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to speak confidently with finance and business leaders
• Ability to translate technical SAP concepts into clear business language and outcomes

• This role sits at the intersection of business and technology. The SAP S/4HANA Finance Solution Architect will guide clients through finance transformation while ensuring SAP solutions support the operational realities of a retail business.
• The role requires someone who can move comfortably between executive conversations and technical architecture discussions. Success depends not only on strong SAP expertise but also on the ability to communicate with business leaders in clear commercial language and help them understand how technology supports financial performance and operational efficiency.