SAP Finance Architect

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated S/4HANA Finance Architect to join in in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity. The candidate will play a key leadership role in a complex, multi‑entity ERP Transformation Program involving a Brownfield Conversion (ECC → S/4HANA Private Cloud) and a Greenfield S/4HANA implementation for municipal & utilities clients. Job Title: SAP Finance Architect Job ID: 44098 Position Type: Full-time Location: Remote with Travel Role/Responsibilities: Lead the end‑to‑end S/4HANA Finance architecture, covering FI, CO, New GL/Universal Journal, AA, AP, AR, Banking, Treasury, Funds Management (if applicable), and integration to logistics modules. Drive conversion readiness activities, including CVI (BP Conversion), Universal Journal migration, and simplification item remediation. Define the target financial data model, including: Chart of Accounts (CoA) harmonization Tax, asset accounting, treasury and cash processes IFRS/GAAP reporting alignment Architect SAP Best Practices adoption for the Greenfield implementation and guide design decisions aligned with Clean Core principles. Client Engagement & Leadership: Serve as the primary finance design authority in front of senior stakeholders. Conduct workshops: Discover, Fit/Gap, Design, and Playback Sessions. Implementation & Delivery Oversight: Provide functional oversight during configuration, development, and testing cycles. Guide the creation of: Functional specifications (WRICEF) Migration objects for Greenfield Implementation Ensure smooth execution of SIT, UAT, and Cutover readiness. Support cutover, reconciliations, mock conversions, and month‑end validation. Qualifications: Technical & Functional Expertise: 12+ years of SAP Finance experience; 2+ full‑cycle S/4HANA programs required. Expert-level understanding of Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and S/4HANA financial data structures. Deep knowledge of Following S/4HANA Finance Modules: General Ledger (New GL) Accounts Payable (AP) Accounts Receivable (AR) Bank Accounting Cash Journal & Cash Operations Asset Accounting (New AA) Parallel valuations Depreciation areas Integration with Project Systems, PM, and Procurement Controlling (CO) Expertise Cost Center Accounting Internal Orders Product Costing & Actual Costing Event-based revenue/cost postings (EBRP) Treasury/Banking Bank Account Management (BAM) Cash Position & Forecasting Payment formats (ACH, wires), lockbox, and MBC Treasury instruments (optional but highly valued) Strong exposure to: S/4HANA Brownfield Conversion Finance Object Data Mapping and Transformation Business Partner (CVI) conversion Embedded Analytics & Fiori apps Expertise in designing integrations with: Ariba, Concur, SuccessFactors, Utility IS‑U (optional) Banking interfaces, MBC, EDI, 3rd‑party procurement systems Deep knowledge of integrations between: FI–MM (GR/IR, inventory valuation) FI–PM/EAM (asset postings, maintenance orders) FI–HR/SuccessFactors (payroll, cost allocations) FI–Ariba (Sourcing, Contracts, P2P) Ability to evaluate customizations vs. SAP standard, ensuring “Clean Core.” Leadership Skills: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive‑level presence. Ability to facilitate workshops with senior finance stakeholders. Leading functional teams across FI/CO/AA/Banking/Treasury/Funds and Grants. Representing Finance in program governance, RAID reviews, stage gates. Pay and Benefits: Pay Range Minimum: $170,000 per year Pay Range Maximum: $ 210,000 per year HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to View email address on click.appcast.io for investigation. Compensation and Benefits: A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year. How You’ll Grow At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior‑level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best. #J-18808-Ljbffr