Senior Software Engineer

SAP CFIN Architect

Job Title: SAP CFIN Architect

Location: Mumbai / Bangalore / Pune / Hyderabad

Grade: E1 / E2

Experience: 18-20+ Years

Seeking an experienced SAP CFIN Architect with a strong SAP FICO background and hands-on experience in SAP Central Finance (CFIN) implementations. The role will drive finance transformation initiatives, design Central Finance solutions, and lead large-scale SAP S/4HANA Finance programs.

Solution Architecture

Lead design and implementation of SAP Central Finance solutions.

Define target-state finance architecture for S/4HANA transformation programs.

Conduct fit-gap analysis and recommend best practices.

Design scalable finance solutions across complex ERP landscapes.

SAP Central Finance

Lead end-to-end CFIN implementations.

Configure and oversee Initial/Historical Load, Real-Time Replication, SLT, Mapping Framework, Central Payments, Central Reporting, Intercompany Reconciliation, AIF Monitoring, and Error Reprocessing.

Finance Process Leadership

Expertise in FI: GL, AP, AR, Bank Accounting, Asset Accounting, Tax, New GL, Universal Journal.

Expertise in CO: Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing, COPA, Profitability Analysis.

Integration & Data

Architect integrations with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, BW/BW4HANA, MDG, Treasury, Ariba, SuccessFactors, Concur, and third-party finance systems.

Drive master data harmonization, governance, migration, reconciliation, and data quality initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

Lead client workshops and executive discussions.

Collaborate with Finance, Shared Services, and IT leadership teams.

Provide strategic recommendations for finance transformation.

Mandatory Skills

SAP Central Finance (CFIN)

Strong hands-on CFIN implementation experience.

Expertise in SAP SLT, AIF, Initial & Delta Loads, Mapping & Key Harmonization, Central Payments, Financial Document Replication, and Universal Journal (ACDOCA).

SAP FICO

Strong consulting background with end-to-end implementation experience in FI, CO, Asset Accounting, COPA, Product Costing, and Profit Center Accounting.

SAP S/4HANA Finance

Knowledge of Universal Journal, Group Reporting, Financial Closing, Embedded Analytics, and Finance Transformation roadmaps.

Preferred Skills

SAP Group Reporting, SAP MDG-F, SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP Datasphere, SAP Fiori, RISE with SAP, Finance Shared Services Transformation.

Leadership Responsibilities

Act as Solution Architect for CFIN engagements.

Lead global onsite/offshore delivery teams.

Drive architecture governance and reviews.

Support pre-sales, solutioning, estimations, and proposals.

Mentor consultants and engage CXO-level stakeholders.

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Engineering, IT, or related field.

SAP S/4HANA Finance and/or SAP Central Finance certification preferred.

CA/CMA/MBA Finance is an advantage.