Senior Software Engineer

SAP CFIN Architect

Job Title:

SAP CFIN Architect
Location:

Mumbai / Bangalore / Pune / Hyderabad
Grade:

E1 / E2
Experience:

18-20+ Years

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced SAP CFIN Architect with a strong SAP FICO background and hands-on experience in SAP Central Finance (CFIN) implementations. The role will drive finance transformation initiatives, design Central Finance solutions, and lead large-scale SAP S/4HANA Finance programs.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture

• Lead design and implementation of SAP Central Finance solutions.
• Define target-state finance architecture for S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis and recommend best practices.
• Design scalable finance solutions across complex ERP landscapes.

SAP Central Finance

• Lead end-to-end CFIN implementations.
• Configure and oversee Initial/Historical Load, Real-Time Replication, SLT, Mapping Framework, Central Payments, Central Reporting, Intercompany Reconciliation, AIF Monitoring, and Error Reprocessing.

Finance Process Leadership

• Expertise in FI: GL, AP, AR, Bank Accounting, Asset Accounting, Tax, New GL, Universal Journal.
• Expertise in CO: Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing, COPA, Profitability Analysis.

Integration & Data

• Architect integrations with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, BW/BW4HANA, MDG, Treasury, Ariba, Success Factors, Concur, and third-party finance systems.
• Drive master data harmonization, governance, migration, reconciliation, and data quality initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Lead client workshops and executive discussions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Shared Services, and IT leadership teams.
• Provide strategic recommendations for finance transformation.

Mandatory Skills

SAP Central Finance (CFIN)

• Strong hands-on CFIN implementation experience.
• Expertise in SAP SLT, AIF, Initial & Delta Loads, Mapping & Key Harmonization, Central Payments, Financial Document Replication, and Universal Journal (ACDOCA).

SAP FICO

• Strong consulting background with end-to-end implementation experience in FI, CO, Asset Accounting, COPA, Product Costing, and Profit Center Accounting.

SAP S/4HANA Finance

• Knowledge of Universal Journal, Group Reporting, Financial Closing, Embedded Analytics, and Finance Transformation roadmaps.

Preferred Skills

SAP Group Reporting, SAP MDG-F, SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP Datasphere, SAP Fiori, RISE with SAP, Finance Shared Services Transformation.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Act as Solution Architect for CFIN engagements.
• Lead global onsite/offshore delivery teams.
• Drive architecture governance and reviews.
• Support pre-sales, solutioning, estimations, and proposals.
• Mentor consultants and engage CXO-level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance and/or SAP Central Finance certification preferred.
• CA/CMA/MBA Finance is an advantage.