Solution Architect- SAP S4/HANA FINANCE (m/f/d)

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Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Food • Information Technology • Logistics • Retail
The Role
Designs and implements standardized SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions for METRO’s global LUCA program, focusing on accounts receivable and related subledger processes. Collaborates with finance, process, and IT teams to translate requirements into technical designs, leads solution rollouts, troubleshoots complex changes, ensures architectural and compliance alignment, and oversees systems integrator delivery. Requires extensive SAP AP, AR, and SD experience, strong finance knowledge, and effective communication with technical and executive stakeholders.
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Company Description

About us:   

Passion for food. Hunger for tech. We make METRO digital.   

Today technology is driving the world. And at METRO.digital we are driving the technology for one of the leading international wholesalers specializing in food - METRO. From e-commerce to checkout, to delivery software, we work on a wide range of products to make each day a success for our customers and colleagues. With passion and ownership, we build the future of wholesale.    

  You are driving to create smart solutions for customers around the globe? You want to grow in a flexible environment? Let the right career opportunity find you and join us!   

How you will make an impact?  

The main objective of the LUCA program is to successfully upgrade METRO’s Finance to SAP S/4HANA to ensure business continuity and avoid security and compliance risks. The LUCA program is, in addition, a critical enabler of METRO’s strategy to achieve standardization, harmonization, and centralization. 

As a Solution Architect within the LUCA program, you will design and implement SAP finance solutions to optimize financial processes, review business requirements to deliver effective and standardized solutions. You will have a focus on Subledgers, namely on Account Receivable processes. Thus, the role requires deep expertise in SAP’s subledgers modules such as AR, AP, SD and Serrala’s Autobank solution, combined with hands-on experience in implementation and application support.

Job Description

Your Responsibilities:   

  • Collaborate with finance, process, and IT teams to convert requirements into practical technical designs; 
  • Lead project rollouts solutioning of business requirements, from solution design to implementation, while analyzing complex changes and troubleshooting issues; 
  • Ensure solutions align with Metro’s global template, enterprise architecture, SAP best practices, and compliance standards; 
  • Simplify and convey technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executives, business users, and technical teams; 
  • Oversee SI partner delivery by reviewing and approving requirements refinement, high level and detailed design documents, transports, customizing documentation. 

Qualifications

Required key competencies and qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or related field, with strong knowledge of Financial Accounting and Indirect Procurement; 
  • 10+ years in SAP AP, AR, SD, with familiarity in SAP Fiori and SAP Business Technology Platform and Serrala’s Autobank as a plus; 
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills;
  • Finance-related SAP certifications are advantageous; 
  • Retail industry experience preferred for tailored SAP solutions; 
  • Excellent English proficiency (written and spoken); 
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required. 

Additional Information

What we offer at METRO.digital? 

  • At METRO.digital, you'll work in a dynamic, multicultural environment where self-organizing teams collaborate in an agile setup. We foster strong teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning to help you thrive and make an impact. 
  • People development: when you grow so do we! We want you to become the best version of yourself with individual and company-wide programs and trainings for people development. Focused among other on development, leadership, appreciation ... it´s time to upskill your career.
  • Support with individual solutions: we are people-caring! We offer support whenever you need it - at every stage of your professional journey.

Want to know more about all our benefits? Discover more here. 

Let´s connect soon. Apply for the role now!   

Position grade within our career framework: Technical Architect Grade 1 (Md8).  

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of Financial Accounting and Indirect Procurement
  • 10+ years of experience with SAP Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Sales and Distribution
  • Familiarity with SAP Fiori and SAP Business Technology Platform
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Excellent written and spoken English proficiency
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required
  • Experience with Serrala Autobank
  • Finance-related SAP certifications
  • Retail industry experience
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The Company
86,740 Employees
Year Founded: 1964

What We Do

METRO AG is a leading international wholesale and retail group offering food and non-food products under brands like METRO and MAKRO. It serves hotels, restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores, and develops digital solutions for its wholesale business.

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