SAP FI Solution Architect

Role & Duration Role: SAP S/4HANA R2R FI Solution Architect

Experience

SAP implementation experience with a strong background in SAP S/4HANA transformation

Prior experience in a Tier-1 / global consulting environment preferred

Role Purpose Leads Japan-market rollouts and the enhancement of the global template for a large-scale manufacturing role focuses on solution architecture template governance localization design and driving build execution through the development teams.

Core Expertise

End-to-end SAP S/4HANA solution architecture Experience on SAP S/4HANA implementation and support projects Strong configuration and support experience in core FI: General Ledger (FI-GL) Accounts Payable (FI-AP) Accounts Receivable (FI-AR) Asset Accounting (FI-AA) Good understanding of Japanese tax and accounting procedures Experience with month-end / year-end closing reconciliation and statutory & financial reporting Ensure data consistency and accuracy across integrated SAP modules Strong architecture leadership across the core value stream

Key Responsibilities

Lead solution discovery fit-to-standard workshops and architecture design for the Japan rollout Introduce the target architecture enhance the global template and apply Japan localization while ensuring alignment with core design principles Act as design authority approve solution deviations and ensure governance compliance Define and manage the integration architecture across SAP and non-SAP systems (MES PMC legacy third-party tools) Provide clear solution direction and drive build execution through the implementation teams Collaborate with Japan business stakeholders global process owners and IT leadership Guide teams through blueprint build test cutover and go-live phases of the rollout program Ensure compliance with Japan business process statutory audit and control requirements Industry

Required:

large-scale manufacturing / automotive industry experience Valued strengths: discrete manufacturing supply chain & production planning quality logistics and cost management Experience with Japanese manufacturing standards and practices is a major plus

Requirements

Strong global template governance and architecture decision-making capability Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA best practices and the fit-to-standard approach Ability to clearly explain complex architecture decisions to senior business and IT leadership Proven track record on multi-vendor global deployment programs

Language

Japanese: native English: preferred (comfortable working in English) Preferred

Experience deploying multiple countries on a single S/4HANA global template

Experience working with Japanese OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers SAP S/4HANA certificatio