SAP Tax & Finance Technology Architect

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Tax & Finance Technology Architect to lead the strategy, architecture, and transformation of global Finance and Tax platforms across SAP landscapes. The role will drive end-to-end solution architecture for Record-to-Report (R2R), Tax Compliance, Treasury, Financial Close, E-Invoicing, and Regulatory Reporting while enabling SAP S/4HANA transformation, process standardization, and compliance across global operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and govern the Finance & Tax technology architecture roadmap across SAP S/4HANA and affiliated platforms.
- Lead architecture and solution design for Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Regulatory Compliance initiatives.
- Architect global tax solutions including indirect tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, e-invoicing, and statutory reporting.
- Drive integration between SAP Finance and external tax engines, compliance platforms, and government reporting systems.
- Ensure compliance with regional and global tax regulations while maintaining a clean-core SAP architecture.
- Lead finance transformation programs, including SAP S/4HANA migrations and process harmonization initiatives.
- Collaborate with Finance, Tax, Audit, Compliance, and Enterprise Architecture teams.
- Provide governance, technical leadership, and architecture oversight across delivery teams and strategic programs.

Must-Have Skills

Finance Domain

- SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI)
- General Ledger (GL)
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Asset Accounting (AA)
- Cost Center Accounting (CCA)




- Profit Center Accounting (PCA)
- Financial Closing & Reporting
- Group Reporting / Consolidation

Tax Domain

- SAP Tax Configuration
- VAT / GST / Sales Tax Processes
- Withholding Tax
- E-Invoicing & Digital Tax Compliance
- Tax Determination & Reporting
- Global Tax Compliance Frameworks
- Statutory & Regulatory Reporting

Architecture & Technology

- SAP S/4HANA Finance Architecture
- SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
- SAP Integration Suite / CPI
- Enterprise Integration Architecture
- SAP Data & Reporting Architecture
- Clean Core Architecture Principles
- Solution Architecture & Governance

Leadership

- Finance Transformation Leadership
- Global Stakeholder Management
- Architecture Review & Governance
- Executive Communication
- Program & Vendor Management

Good-to-Have Skills

- SAP Central Finance (CFIN)
- SAP Group Reporting
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
- SAP Datasphere
- SAP Treasury & Risk Management
- Vertex Integration
- Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE
- Avalara Tax Solutions
- Peppol & Global E-Invoicing Platforms
- AI-Driven Finance & Tax Automation
- TOGAF, CPA, CA, CISA Certifications

Experience & Qualifications

- 12+ years of SAP experience with 5+ years in Finance and Tax architecture roles.




- Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation programs.
- Experience implementing global tax compliance and regulatory reporting solutions.
- Solid understanding of finance processes including R2R, Financial Close, Treasury, Tax, and Consolidation.
- Experience working with multinational tax and compliance requirements.

Must-Have Skill Classification (for Staffing)

Category

Skill

Priority

Finance

SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI)

Critical

Finance

GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting

Critical

Finance

Financial Closing & Reporting

Critical

Tax

VAT/GST & Global Tax Compliance

Critical

Tax

E-Invoicing & Regulatory Reporting

Critical

Tax

Tax Determination & Withholding Tax

High

Architecture

SAP S/4HANA Solution Architecture

Critical

Architecture

SAP Integration Suite / CPI

High

Architecture

Clean Core & Enterprise Architecture

High

Data & Analytics

Financial Reporting Architecture

High

Leadership

Stakeholder & Governance Management

High

Transformation

S/4HANA Finance Transformation

Critical

Preferred Certifications

- SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting
- SAP Central Finance
- SAP Tax & Compliance Solutions
- TOGAF
- CPA / CA
- CISA

Ideal Profile A senior architect capable of leading SAP Finance and Tax transformation initiatives, defining enterprise architecture strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering scalable, future-ready finance platforms that support global business operations and digital transformation objectives.

📌 SAP Tax & Finance Technology Architect (India)
🏢 Ajiledone Technologies
📍 India