SAP FICO Architect

We're looking for an SAP FICO Architect to join our team in Spain in a remote working mode. In this role, you will lead finance and controlling architecture design for SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, ensuring governance, fit-gap analysis, and alignment with organizational change and business objectives. You will engage with stakeholders to define business requirements, develop R2R processes, and support pre-sales and strategic roadmap activities while introducing innovation to maximize SAP capabilities. This role provides the opportunity to act as a trusted advisor in financial transformation, Clean Core adoption, and enterprise-wide SAP enablement, influencing decisions that shape customer roadmaps and long-term success. Responsibilities Govern SAP pre-sales and implementation projects, ensuring architecture consistency and alignment Conduct business requirements analysis, fit-gap assessment, and define process optimization opportunities Provide expertise in Record-to-Report (R2R) domain, including functional designs and enabler identification Define architecture governance models, methodologies, and roadmaps for SAP solutions Lead customer engagement to integrate business, data, application, and technical architecture domains Support account planning activities and act as a trusted advisor in solution discovery discussions Create and maintain customer roadmaps, ensuring alignment with SAP S/4HANA and R2R enhancements Present SAP features and innovations tailored to customer needs Stay updated on SAP trends and contribute to innovation initiatives for financial transformation Provide effort estimation relating to architectural design, solution configuration, and improvements Requirements Experience in SAP FICO architecture and solution design across finance and controlling domains Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling functionality Knowledge of Record-to-Report (R2R) processes including budgeting, cost allocation, and fast close methods Ability to assess customer landscapes, identify solution gaps, and define architecture strategies Expertise in developing finance-related business architecture and technical roadmaps Strong communication skills for engaging both IT and business stakeholder groups Familiarity with SAP delivery methodologies and digital transformation frameworks Nice to have High-level knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Logistics, Central Finance (CFin), PaPM, BPC, IBP Understanding of GAAP and IFRS accounting processes and principles Previous experience with pre-sales, solution discovery, and account planning for IT services Awareness of frameworks such as PMP, SAP Design Thinking, TOGAF