SAP Solutions Architect, Finance Applications

Spectrum Brands • Madison, WI

276d • Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Solutions Architect, Finance Applications plays a critical role in designing and implementing robust, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to meet our business objectives. You will work closely with stakeholders, project managers, and development teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of designing and implementing business applications, specifically SAP ERP, preferably S/4HANA.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Finance functional area - Record to Report (RTR), finance and controlling.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience in all phases of multiple ECC and S/4HANA full-lifecycle SAP implementations.
• Experience leading large scale implementations and programs.
• Experience with business process engineering, documenting, and presenting.
• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role, with a strong understanding of software architecture and design.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with database systems, networking, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CPG industry and business framework desired.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project execution phase of application development life cycle.
• Design and implement business solutions in close collaboration with the business users.
• Convert logical designs into functional and configuration design specifications (system configuration, program enhancements, and testing requirements for the design).
• Accountable for process end to end across applications landscape, understanding the business inputs and process outcomes.
• Serve as onboarding and offboarding contact to solutions partners on our landscape.
• Responsible for knowledge transfer of new functionality and capabilities to support groups.
• Design end-to-end architecture solutions that align with business objectives and IT strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that proposed solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Create and communicate detailed architectural diagrams and technical documentation.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies that enhance solution performance and maintainability.
• Provide guidance to development teams throughout the implementation process, ensuring adherence to architectural standards.
• Analyze existing systems to identify areas of improvement and propose modernization strategies.
• Ensure security, scalability, and compliance considerations are integrated into all solutions.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to resolve challenges and ensure project success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree