Business Solution Architect

We are seeking an experienced Business Solution Architect to join our team and drive SAP pre-sales and implementation initiatives.

In this role, you will serve as a key advisor across the customer engagement lifecycle, shaping Record-to-Report (R2R) architecture and aligning business needs with innovative SAP solutions.

If you thrive at the intersection of business strategy and technology, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Run SAP pre-sale and implementation project governance, including business requirements adjustment and development, fit-gap analysis, process and organizational change, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Support assessment of current customer solutions and identify potential areas of opportunity for SAP solution implementation
• Contribute to the adjustment and development of Record-to-Report (R2R) functional requirements and identification of related IT and business enablers, from the initial point of view around customer initiatives to the final blueprint as a base for SAP implementation
• Participate in account planning activities to build the customer vision based on the solution scope
• Drive architecture governance and methodologies to ensure consistency, communication, and cooperation across the R2R domain of architecture
• Engage in the customer engagement lifecycle and act as an integral member of the account engagement team
• Define and integrate business, data, application, and technical R2R architecture domains
• Lead or support the target architecture and customer roadmap development, maintaining alignment with SAP solutions
• Proactively introduce innovation topics to solve specific customer needs
• Build personal customer relationships and support the EPAM sales team in detailed customer solution discovery discussions
• Stay up to date on R2R improvement trends and the current SAP portfolio of related solutions to formulate a customer roadmap
• Estimate work efforts relating to R2R process and organizational design improvement, as well as SAP technical configuration and development

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in business consulting, business architecture, product or process transformation, or a related field
• 2+ years in a business solution architecture, lead consulting, product leadership, or comparable client-facing role
• Ability to identify R2R-related business opportunities and solution gaps, as well as develop gap closure options
• Skills in presenting SAP features and innovations filtered and focused on potential customer needs related to the R2R domain
• Background in R2R business architecture development with knowledge of related business processes, SAP solutions, and delivery methodology
• Understanding of SAP S/4HANA (Finance, Controlling) functionality
• Familiarity with budgeting and S&OP processes, cost allocation methods, and fast closing approaches
• Competency in aligning and effectively communicating with customer IT and business organizations
• English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

Nice to have

• Understanding of SAP S/4HANA (Logistics), CFin, and PaPM capabilities, functionality, and deployment options
• Familiarity with BPC, IBP, and related deployment options
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting processes and principles
• Background in sales process cycle, account, and go-to-market planning in IT service sales
• Expertise in frameworks such as PMP, SAP Architectural and Design Thinking, and TOGAF

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.