SAP FICO Solution Architect – Retail Fashion Industry

SAP FICO Solution Architect – Retail Fashion Industry

Location

Montreal, Quebec, CA, H3C 2M1

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Job Title SAP FICO Solution Architect – Retail Fashion Industry

Job Summary

Syntax is seeking an experienced SAP FICO Solution Architect with a robust background in the Retail-Fashion Industry. This role is pivotal in leading the design and delivery of innovative financial solutions utilizing SAP S/4HANA (both Public and Private Cloud) and integrating omnichannel capabilities. The architect will serve as a bridge between finance stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that SAP FICO functionalities are effectively implemented, optimized, and aligned with business objectives in a retail fashion environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA FICO solutions.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze financial processes, recommend improvements, and ensure effective integration with other SAP Retail portfolio components.

• Facilitate fit-to-standard workshops, drive process optimization, and guide project teams through successful solution delivery.

• Define the SAP FICO roadmap, aligning it with business objectives and emerging technology trends in financial management.

• Ensure compliance alignment by adhering to financial regulations and security policies related to SAP FICO solutions.

• Shape reporting and analytics capabilities in the cloud to enhance decision-making processes.

• Act as a trusted advisor on best practices within the Retail Industry.

• Lead and mentor a team of SAP consultants, promoting knowledge sharing, technical growth, and professional development.

• Serve as a pre-sales advisor to provide insights on technologies that deliver business results and demonstrate the added value of innovative solutions.

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 12+ years of SAP FICO experience, including a minimum of 3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations in a leadership role within the retail fashion industry.

• Proficiency with SAP Activate, SAP Public and Private ERP, Group Reporting, and omnichannel bank reconciliation.

• In-depth knowledge of core finance processes and cloud-specific capabilities.

• Familiarity with SAP Best Practices and Fit-to-Standard implementation methodology.

• Technical skills: Hands-on experience