SAP Finance (FI/CO) Delivery & Solutioning Architect

Capgemini•Chicago, NY

About The Position

The SAP Finance (FI/CO) Delivery & Solutioning Architect is a senior transformation leader responsible for end‑to‑end solution architecture and delivery execution for complex SAP Finance programs. This role combines deep SAP Finance (FTM) functional and technical expertise with strong enterprise and business acumen to design, govern, and deliver scalable, compliant, and high‑impact SAP Finance solutions. Operating as both a Solution Architect and Delivery Leader, this role ensures SAP Finance programs successfully transition from solution definition through execution, aligning technology delivery with business objectives, financial governance, and enterprise architecture standards. Solution Architects assess a program’s technical feasibility and implementation risk and are accountable for the design and implementation of the overall SAP Finance solution architecture. They define system structures, interfaces, and solution principles that guide software design, configuration, and delivery execution. The scope of the role is driven by the business challenge being addressed, requiring the architect to apply both business insight and deep SAP Finance expertise. The Solution / Delivery Architect Director is responsible for owning, shaping, and driving the solution, while leading successful delivery outcomes and strengthening the partnership between Capgemini and the client. The architect understands the complexities, risks, and opportunities inherent in enterprise finance transformations, aligns solution design to enterprise architecture principles, and governs execution to ensure successful implementation. This role also identifies and evaluates technical evolution scenarios for client organizations, defines governance models, and supports program‑level leadership. The individual is recognized internally and externally as a thought leader and role model , capable of operating effectively at the highest levels of national and multinational organizations.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
15+ years of professional experience in SAP and Large Scale Finance (FI/CO) Transformations
5 + full lifecycle implementations , with strong S/4HANA experience.
Proven experience delivering S/4HANA greenfield and/or brownfield programs.
In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Fiori, and other SAP technologies.
- S/4HANA, BTP, current and emerging patterns for a composable enterprise including: Best of Breed / Best of Suite for Line of Business solutions, and ability to stitch SAP and non-SAP applications together across the application topology to deliver outcomes for client.
Demonstrated leadership in complex, multi-workstream programs and cross-functional stakeholder management.
Strong workshop facilitation skills (business capability/process, value case, solution tradeoffs).
Strong written and verbal executive communication (proposal narrative, exec summaries, oral presentations).
Experience in consulting environment preferred (Big 4/large SI preferred per your criteria).
SAP certifications relevant to domain expertise.
Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF) and/or methodology credentials where applicable

Responsibilities

Deep functional expertise in SAP Finance (FTM) , including end‑to‑end Record‑to‑Report (R2R) processes and s
Strong knowledge of SAP FI/CO , including: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA).
Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture and finance data model
Hands‑on experience designing and delivering Finance transformation programs and the a bility to translate finance business requirements into scalable solution architecture and delivery execution
Strong collaboration skills with Finance leadership, Controllers, CFO organizations, and delivery teams
Experience aligning SAP Finance solutions to enterprise architecture standards and delivery governance models
Lead end‑to‑end solutioning and proposal responses for $50M+ TCV pursuits, including effort estimation, resourcing, commercial models (including outcome‑based), and value‑driven business cases. Mobilize cross‑BL teams and resolve pursuit complexity.
Act as a trusted advisor to Director‑level and above stakeholders.
Deliver compelling executive presentations and oral submissions; align stakeholders on vision, scope, roadmap, and outcomes.
Lead solution blueprinting, architecture, and program strategy across the full delivery lifecycle.
Champion Capgemini delivery methods, tools, and execution excellence while ensuring capabilities align to market demand.
Expert in SAP S/4HANA transformation approaches (greenfield/brownfield) and organizational change.
Able to lead and represent the entire proposal, ensuring the quality of proposal delivery through the mobilization and motivation of appropriate teams (Capabilities on/off, peer solution architects, domain experts across BL's, etc).
Understand clients pain points, opportunities, and business context.
Able to own plan and deliver an entire oral presentation across Capgemini lines of business for an opportunity in excess of $50 million.
Able to lead the delivery of a solution business blueprint that will satisfy business requirements and enable timely and profitable delivery on projects greater than $50 million.
Able to take a leadership role on a program shaping strategy and roadmap across Capgemini lines of business.

Benefits

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

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