We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Associate Director - Solution Architect (SAP SD and Finance) to lead the design and delivery of integrated SAP S/4HANA solutions across Sales & Distribution and Finance domains. The ideal candidate will possess deep functional and architectural expertise in both SAP SD and SAP FICO, with a strong focus on cross-module integration, strategic solutioning, and leveraging modern SAP offerings such as RISE with SAP, SAP BTP, and SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end solution architecture for SAP S/4HANA programs involving SD and Finance modules, ensuring seamless cross-functional integration. Define and drive solution strategy, roadmap, and architecture for Order-to-Cash and Record-to-Report processes. Design integrated business processes covering sales order management, billing, revenue recognition, financial postings, and reporting. Collaborate with CXO-level stakeholders to align SAP solutions with business transformation goals and industry best practices. Guide adoption of RISE with SAP, SAP BTP, and SAP Activate methodology across delivery engagements. Oversee integration touchpoints including pricing, tax, revenue accounting, credit management, and financial reconciliation. Lead workshops, fit-gap analysis, and high-level design sessions across SD and FICO domains. Ensure compliance with SAP best practices, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards. Mentor senior consultants and managers, and contribute to practice development and capability building. Support pre-sales activities including solutioning, effort estimation, and proposal development. Required Skills & Experience 13+ years of SAP experience with at least 3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations involving SD and Finance modules. Deep expertise in SAP SD (Sales Order Management, Pricing, Billing, Credit Management) and SAP FICO (GL, AR, AP, Asset Accounting, Controlling). Strong understanding of cross-module integration between SD and FICO, including revenue recognition, tax determination, and financial postings. Experience with SAP S/4HANA innovations such as Universal Journal, Advanced ATP, Settlement Management, and Group Reporting. Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology, Fit-to-Standard approach, and Agile/Hybrid delivery models. Exposure to SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Fiori-based applications. Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex stakeholder environments. Certifications Required: SAP S/4HANA Sales and SAP S/4HANA Finance Certifications Preferred: SAP Solution Architect Certification, Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2) Educational Background Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field (B.Tech, MBA, CA, etc.) Soft Skills Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking capabilities Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to influence and drive change across global organizations High emotional intelligence and team-building acumen Passion for innovation and continuous learning in SAP technologies Show more Show less