We are hiring on behalf of a global professional services organization recognized for its deep expertise in audit, tax, and advisory. Serving top-tier clients across industries, the firm provides strategic solutions to address complex business challenges with integrity and insight.We are looking for a visionary and experienced Associate Director Solution Architect specializing in SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) and Finance (FICO). The ideal candidate will lead the design and delivery of SAP S/4HANA solutions, providing strategic direction, ensuring best-practice integration, and enabling large-scale business transformations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA solution architecture for engagements involving SD and Finance modulesDefine solution strategy and roadmap for Order-to-Cash and Record-to-Report processesDesign and optimize integrated business processes such as sales order management, billing, revenue recognition, and financial reportingEngage with senior leadership and business stakeholders to align technology solutions with transformation objectivesGuide implementation of RISE with SAP, SAP BTP, and SAP Activate methodologyOversee integration of SD and FICO processes, including pricing, tax, revenue accounting, and reconciliationConduct workshops, fit-gap sessions, and high-level architecture reviewsEnsure compliance with SAP best practices, legal/regulatory requirements, and internal governanceMentor consultants and managers, supporting talent development within the practiceContribute to pre-sales activities such as solutioning, estimation, and proposal developmentRequired Skills & ExperienceMinimum of 13 years of SAP experience with 3+ full-cycle S/4HANA implementationsDeep functional expertise in SAP SD (Order Management, Pricing, Billing, Credit Management) and SAP FICO (GL, AR, AP, Controlling, Asset Accounting)Strong experience in cross-module integration: SD FICO, revenue recognition, financial postings, taxProficiency in S/4HANA innovations: Universal Journal, Advanced ATP, Settlement Management, Group ReportingHands-on knowledge of SAP Activate, Fit-to-Standard delivery, and Agile/hybrid project methodologiesFamiliarity with SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Fiori-based appsProven leadership in global SAP programs with complex stakeholder environmentsCertificationsRequired: SAP S/4HANA Sales and SAP S/4HANA Finance CertificationsPreferred: SAP Solution Architect, PMP, Prince2, or equivalentEducationBachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field (e.g., B.Tech, MBA, CA)Soft SkillsStrong leadership and strategic thinkingExcellent communication and executive stakeholder engagementAbility to influence change across cross-functional teams and global organizationsHigh emotional intelligence and team mentoring skillsPassion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest SAP innovationsWork SetupLocation: Makati Schedule: Dayshift Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week)Let me know if you'd like a version optimized for LinkedIn or job portals (e.g., with bullet points condensed or formatted more visually).
