SAP Functional Architect – Financial

Job Description:DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private, and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new performance levels, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com. Location: Hybrid with up to 50% travel to client location. Candidates located within 25 miles of a DXC office are required to work onsite two days per week. Preferred locations: Plano, TX · Detroit/Farmington Hills, MI · Nashville, TN · New York City, NY · New Orleans, LA: Ashburn, VA · Tulsa, OKOverview: We are seeking an elite Senior SAP S/4HANA Financial Controlling Solution Architect to serve as the chief designer and guardian of our project-centric financial systems. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for architecting and governing the end-to-end financial solution for our complex, project-driven business. You will be the principal design authority for our SAP S/4HANA FICO landscape, ensuring the seamless flow of costs and accurate valuation of project-related inventory. This role is crucial in providing financial transparency, enabling robust project cost control, and driving profitability across our most critical business initiatives.Key Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesLead the end-to-end solution architecture and design for SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling, with a specialized focus on project-based engineering, manufacturing, and service/warranty environments.Translate complex business requirements from Finance, Controlling, and Project Management stakeholders into a robust, scalable, and standardized S/4HANA solution.Serve as the foremost subject matter expert for project-related financial topics, including the design and implementation of both valuated and non-valuated project stock scenarios.Architect the controlling and costing flows for Project Manufacturing Management and Optimization (PMMO), ensuring accurate cost distribution from grouped stock to individual projects.Design and implement sophisticated project cost planning solutions using Easy Cost Planning (ECP), including the use of multiple CO versions for scenario planning and analysis.Provide strategic guidance on migrations from legacy SAP ECC systems, particularly for clients utilizing Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD).Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, solution designs, and governance standards, championing a "standard-first" approach to minimize customization and technical debt.Lead design workshops, resolve complex architectural challenges, and provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams.Effectively communicate complex financial and technical concepts to senior leadership to build consensus and drive strategic decision-making.Mentor junior architects and contribute to pre-sales activities, including solutioning, estimation, and proposal development.Act as the primary technical authority for revenue recognition processes within SAP. Architect and configure solutions to ensure compliance with IFRS 15/ASC 606 standards.Required Skills and ExperienceA minimum of 10 -15 years of experience in SAP FICO implementation, with a deep focus on Controlling (CO).A minimum of 5 years in a Solution Architect or Lead Consultant role, with a proven track record of designing large-scale SAP financial solutions.Demonstrated experience leading the FICO solution design for at least two full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations in a project-based manufacturing environment.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related discipline.Expert-level, hands-on configuration and solution design experience in Product Costing (CO-PC), Material Ledger (ML), and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). Advanced CO-PA is preferable.Deep expertise in designing and implementing solutions for both valued and non-valued project stock, including the end-to-end costing and accounting flows.Proven experience with the controlling and cost distribution aspects of SAP PMMO and a strong understanding of its predecessor, GPD.Demonstrated ability to configure and utilize Easy Cost Planning (ECP) with multiple CO versions for complex project planning scenarios.Strong understanding of the integration points between FICO and other core modules, particularly Project Systems (PS), Materials Management (MM), and Production Planning (PP).Current SAP S/4HANA certifications in Finance are highly preferred.Preferred Competencies Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills with a strong financial acumen.Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all organizational levels.Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.A passion for continuous learning and staying at the forefront of SAP financial technologies.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.