Solution Architect - SAP S4/HANA Finance (all genders)

Company DescriptionAt METRO, we’re more than a global food wholesaler. We are ONE METRO: a diverse team of over 85,000 colleagues across more than 30 countries, united by one mission: enabling our 15 million customers to create meaningful moments in hospitality and independent trade. We shape the M with passion, commitment, and growth mindset. This means taking on responsibility, making our company your company and creating a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solutions.Job DescriptionThe main objective of our 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 – SAP S4/HANA Finance 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 General Ledger, Statutory Reporting and Subledgers. The role requires deep expertise in SAP General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Document Reporting and Compliance as well as subledgers modules such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Vendor Invoice Management, combined with hands-on experience in implementation and application support.Your Responsibilities:Collaborate with finance, process, and IT teams to convert requirements into practical technical designs.Lead service management and 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 AMS partner delivery by reviewing and approving transports, documentation, and adherence to Metro standards.QualificationsYour Profile: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 GL, AA, AP, AR, VIM and DRC, with familiarity in SAP Fiori and SAP Business Technology Platform 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 InformationWhat we offerWork-life balance: Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays.Training: A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, many campus events.Discounts: discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies.Comfort: Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike. Company pension plan: You will receive a contribution to your company pension. Family driven: Three daycare centers for children on campus, support of holiday camps for children of employees.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Finance