Job Description The main objective of 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. Within the LUCA program, the SAP Finance Solution Architect is a specialized role focusing on the technical aspects of implementing and supporting SAP finance solutions to optimize financial processes within the organization. The role is responsible for the review of business requirements, solutioning of effective, standard solutions and for coordinating the delivery of changes and projects in both the Service Management and in the program Rollouts. It requires a deep understanding of SAP finance subledgers modules, such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Vendor Invoice Management and Sales and Distribution combined with hands-on implementation and application support experience. Key Responsibilities Translating Business Needs into Technical Solutions: Collaborating closely with finance stakeholders, process leads, and IT teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective and feasible technical designs. Technical Leadership and Guidance: Providing expert technical leadership in service management and project rollouts; from solution proposal to implementation. Analysis of complex changes and conduct troubleshooting of complex issues. This often involves guiding and mentoring service management and project teams. Ensuring Solution Integrity and Compliance: Overseeing the integrity of the designed solutions, ensuring they align with Metro’s global template, Metro’s enterprise architecture standards, SAP best practices, and relevant industry or regulatory compliance. Stakeholder Management and Communication: Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including C-level executives, business users, and technical teams. Monitor SI Delivery Performance: control the technical delivery of the AMS partner by reviewing & approving transports, documentation and other elements that ensure adherence to Metro expectations and standards.