SAP Finance and Data Solution Architect (m/f/d)

Job Title: SAP Finance and Data Solution Architect

Location: [Dubai, preferred. Ok to consider foreign travellers]

Seniority Level: Senior Consultant / Lead

Department: SAP Data & Analytics Practice

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned SAP Finance and Data Solution Architect with over 20 years of experience in leading, designing, and delivering complex SAP Data & Analytics transformation programs. This senior role requires a strong mix of technical expertise, business acumen, and client-facing leadership, particularly in the context of SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring a rich consulting background from Global System Integrators or Big 4 firms, with a proven ability to lead strategic client engagements and shape outcome-focused, enterprise-grade data architectures aligned to SAP Finance and Analytics objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the solution architecture and design of SAP Finance and Data Transformation programs, aligning to business strategy and technical feasibility.
• Engage in go-to-market (GTM), pre-sales, and business growth initiatives around SAP Data & Analytics offerings in S/4HANA programs.
• Conduct executive-level workshops with both IT and business stakeholders, facilitating strategy definition, use case shaping, and roadmap development.
• Collaborate with sales teams to translate client challenges into winning solutions and support in achieving sales targets.
• Define and lead the execution of architecture for data transformation, analytics, planning, and finance consolidation use cases.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders (CFO, CIO, Chief Data Officer) to drive transformational outcomes, leveraging SAP’s modern data stack.
• Ensure architectural integrity and scalable delivery across the SAP ecosystem in complex, multi-system environments.
• Mentor delivery teams and provide governance across design and execution phases.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• 20+ years of experience in SAP Data & Analytics, with strong exposure to solution architecture, program delivery, and pre-sales.
• Successful delivery experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations and related data and analytics transformation programs.
• Experience in growth and pre-sales roles focused on SAP transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to at least 2 of the following SAP domains:
• SAP Data & Analytics Platforms: BDC, Datasphere, BW/4HANA
• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for Planning and Analytics
• SAP Finance Consolidation & Close: BPC, Group Reporting
• Proven ability to design and deliver outcome-focused business and technology architectures.
• Strong workshop facilitation and solution shaping skills across business and IT domains.
• Experience developing business cases and aligning delivery models to client priorities.
• Ability to operate confidently with CXO-level stakeholders, guiding strategic and operational decisions.
• Prior experience in Global System Integrators or Big 4s is mandatory.
• Exceptional English and Arabic communication skills (written and spoken).
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and presentation skills.
  
  

Preferred Attributes:

• Understanding of modern data architecture patterns (data mesh, data fabric).
• Familiarity with cloud-based deployments of SAP Data & Analytics solutions.
• Strong industry experience in sectors such as Energy, Retail, Automotive, or Manufacturing.
  
  

Halian Group:

With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.

SAP Finance and Data Solution Architect in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates