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 [GTS] Benefits (generic, except India) 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