Senior Application Lead CFIN/PaPM

Job Description:

This role will support the Digital Core Program during the BUILD PHASE collaborating and acting as end-to-end solution design authority, ensuring that approved business requirements are translated into systems configuration, enhancement and integration, aligned with GLOBAL template and SAP best practices and Standards.

This position requires a strong balance of process understanding, Solution Design leadership, technical - functional SAP knowledge, cross functional coordination, and delivery accountability. Ensuring scalable, resilient, and high-performing solutions across both project delivery and steady-state operations. Acting as the technical authority for the domain, the role combines hands-on architecture, advanced support, and governance to drive best-in-class standards, stability, and continuous improvement across the SAP Finance landscape (CFIN and PaPM products).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide MARS and STD Functional and Technical knowledge for CFIN/PaPM scope.
• Provide Process and Solution design authority across CFIN/PaPM (SAP and all integration within larger eco-systems / edge solutions)
• Provide technical leadership during build phases, including design validation, integration strategy, and solution scalability
• Act as senior architect escalation point for critical incidents, ensuring fast resolution and root cause elimination
• Change Management: Guide and collaborate with configuration teams to validate System set up, documentation and sign off
• Promote Fit to Standard and process harmonization
• Drive operational excellence by improving system stability, monitoring, and support processes
• Ensure MARS supportability requirements (Service introduction gates)
• Lead and Support Functional Test, Quality and Governance steps (Cross functional / end to end test/ documentation)
• Stakeholder & Delivery leadership: Solution clarification, Impact Communication, support readiness
• Identify and drive automation and optimization opportunities across the landscape
• Ensure data integrity, reconciliation, and compliance across integrated systems
• Contribute to long-term SAP Finance roadmap and strategic evolution

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree or relevant certifications (SAP, Cloud, Architecture) is a plus

• Strong knowledge of Finance processes.
• 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or a similar role, with a focus on FI/CO, Central Finance (CFIN) and PaPM.
• 5+ years of SAP experience, with strong exposure to S/4HANA environments
• Knowledge of integration tools and technologies (APIs, Middleware ... )
• Experience guiding development teams to maintain product and service design integrity, ensuring compliance with global standards and mandated processes.
• Familiarity with SAP and non-SAP systems
• Ability to collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Integration, and both technical and non-technical stakeholders to develop and recommend solutions.
• Digital Transformation S/4 Deployment - Core process
• Solid background in both project delivery (build) and production support
• Experience working in complex, multi-system integration landscapes

• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO) and Central Finance architecture
• Strong knowledge of SAP PaPM modeling and performance frameworks
• Experience with AIF, SLT, integration frameworks, and error handling/monitoring
• Strong understanding of data replication, reconciliation, and financial postings
• Experience with SAP BTP, CDS views, and modern SAP development paradigms is a plus
• Knowledge of SAP Fiori, OData, and UI technologies is desirable
• Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and DevOps practices
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging capabilities in complex environments

• Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts into business language
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions
• Structured problem-solving and decision-making mindset
• Strong collaboration skills in global, cross-functional teams
• Ability to operate under pressure and manage critical situations effectively

• Strategic mindset with ability to connect architecture decisions to business outcomes
• Strong ownership and accountability for end-to-end solutions
• Proactive and forward-thinking approach to risk and optimization
• High level of resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Continuous learning mindset with focus on innovation and improvement

• Continuous learning mindset with focus on innovation and improvement