Sr Functional Architect – S/4HANA RISE – Financial Planning & Accounting

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. The Functional Architect will lead the design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA RISE solutions for Financial Planning and Accounting processes. This role is responsible for driving fit-to-standard adoption, defining end-to-end business processes, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring the solution meets compliance, reporting, and operational requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the primary subject matter expert on S/4HANA Finance modules, including: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Controlling (CO), Bank Accounting, and Financial Planning Define the target business processes in alignment with SAP best practices and organizational objectives Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops to capture business requirements, assess gaps, and recommend solutions Develop functional design specifications for configurations, enhancements, and integrations with upstream/downstream systems Oversee system configuration and validate end-to-end solution design Collaborate with technical architects, data migration teams, and integration leads to ensure solution integrity Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and data privacy regulations Support testing strategy, scenario development, and defect resolution Provide guidance on user training, change management, and go-live readiness Act as a key liaison between business leaders, internal technology teams, and external System Integration (SI) partners to ensure alignment and effective delivery REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field SAP S/4HANA certifications (Finance) strongly preferred 10+  years of experience in SAP Finance solutions, with at least 2 end-to-end S/4HANA implementations (including RISE) Expertise in SAP Finance modules (GL, AP, AR, CO, AA, etc.) Strong understanding of Financial Planning processes (Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting) Familiarity with SAP Fiori apps and S/4HANA innovations (Universal Journal, Embedded Analytics) and its impact on finance processes Experience in Fit-to-Standard implementation methodology Prior experience working in a high-tech manufacturing environment, supporting complex global business models and supply chain integrations Proven ability to collaborate effectively with global teams across multiple time zones Experience engaging with business stakeholders, technology teams, and external partners to drive consensus and accountability Knowledge of compliance and audit requirements in finance processes Ability to design integrations with Procurement, Sales, and HR processes Ability to work in a hybrid delivery model with onshore and offshore teams Significant hands-on experience in both SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA Finance Experience with data migration strategies and execution during SAP S/4HANA implementations. SKILLS: Strong business-facing skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. 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