SAP Solution Architect - 3 month initial contract - Finance Transformation Programme - Outside IR35
Edinburgh 2-3 days per week
We're looking for a dedicated Finance-focused SAP Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end architecture and integration design for a wide-ranging Finance Transformation Programme on SAP S/4HANA.
Programme scope includes:
- SAP S/4HANA Finance process optimisation
- SAP Fiori app enablement, CDS views, and Embedded reporting
- Accounts Payable improvements and supplier reconciliation (SAP or Xelix)
- FP&A transformation (Board or Oracle)
- ISO 20022 compliance for banking and payment providers (Mastercard, Piteco)
- SAP GRC audit compliance and access control redesign
- Data mining and analytics to support finance insights
The role involves:
- Designing end-to-end architecture across SAP and third-party finance platforms
- Aligning Fiori apps with finance roles, processes, and reporting needs
- Architecting secure, compliant payment flows and bank integrations
- Embedding audit-ready controls and SoD governance via SAP GRC
- Harmonising master data across finance processes
- Enabling Real Time analytics and predictive insights
- Documenting configuration decisions, app enablement, and role mappings for audit and governance
Must-have experience:
- 10+ years SAP experience, including hands-on S/4HANA Finance
- Proven track record in Fiori enablement and AP automation
- Integration expertise with FP&A platforms and payment providers
- ISO 20022 and treasury domain knowledge
- SAP GRC configuration and access control design
- Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation discipline