Finance Solution Architect, Mining

Job Title
SAP Finance Solution Architect, Mining

Job Summary
The SAP Finance Solution Architect at Syntax plays a critical role in managing the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP financial solutions tailored to meet the unique business needs of the mining sector. Acting as a strategic advisor and technical expert, this position bridges the gap between finance stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that SAP functionalities align with financial processes, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.

The architect will facilitate seamless integration across SAP modules, addressing complex finance challenges and driving operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design and Implementation:

Design SAP finance solutions focused on SAP FI, SAP CO, and SAP PS. Provide QA for configuration, testing, deployment. Ensure seamless integration with other SAP modules and third‑party systems, adhering to best practices and industry standards.

Business Process Optimization:

Analyze existing financial processes and recommend SAP‑enabled improvements. Propose solutions to automate manual processes and improve reporting capabilities.

Stakeholder

Collaboration:

Serve as the primary liaison between finance stakeholders and the SAP technical team. Gather and document requirements, manage expectations, and ensure effective communication throughout project life cycles.

Leadership and Team Management:

Lead a functional team of consultants, ensuring high‑quality delivery of SAP financial solutions. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members. Collaborate with project managers to define and manage timelines, resources, and budgets.

Training and Support:

Develop training materials and conduct workshops for end‑users and finance teams. Provide post‑implementation support, addressing issues related to SAP finance functionalities.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain comprehensive documentation for solution designs, including process flows, configurations, and user guides. Develop dashboards and reports to monitor financial performance and SAP system effectiveness.

Compliance and

Risk Management:

Ensure SAP solutions comply with financial regulations (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, tax laws) and internal policies. Identify risks and implement controls to maintain data integrity and security.

Required Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of SAP FI and CO modules, including submodules such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting, and Profitability Analysis (CO‑PA).

Understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control processes.

Proficiency in SAP S/4

HANA (Private and Public Cloud) and SAP Fiori applications.

Familiarity with integration tools such as SAP PI/PO, APIs, and BTP.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, including regulatory and compliance requirements.

Experience in asset‑intensive industries, particularly mining, oil & gas, or building materials.

Innovative thinking to propose solutions that drive tangible business results.

Knowledge of financial integration with SAP modules such as MM, SD, and PP.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.

SAP certifications in relevant finance modules (preferred).

Additional Attributes

Strong focus on delivering value to finance teams and business stakeholders.

Self‑motivated with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Commitment to delivering high‑quality solutions and driving business success.

Dedication to continuous learning and innovation.

Knowledge of the mining industry is a plus.

Benefits

Global tourist:
With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time.

Flexible working time models, home office.

Attractive benefits, e.g., company pension scheme, health offers.

A modern environment where you are part of it.

Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies, motivated team.

Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job.

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