CFIN R2R Functional Architect

This Position reports to: Head of Central Finance

Your role and responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced and technically proficient Record to Report(R2R) Architect to lead the design, integration, and optimization of the R2R solutions within the Central Finance (CFIN) landscape. The R2R Architect will be responsible for ensuring that R2R processes are fully aligned with business needs, effectively integrated with other enterprise applications, and supported by automated solutions to enhance operational efficiency. This role involves close collaboration with various internal teams, including Finance, IS Architecture, and external vendors, to maintain and evolve the R2R architecture, ensuring it meets business requirements and is fully compliant with ABB's standards.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Finance Services business Finance Process Data Systems division in Bangalore, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Solution Design & Validation: Review and validate the design of all R2R solutions within the CFIN framework, ensuring they are aligned with business goals and technical requirements. Ownership of R2R Architecture: Define, document, and own the overall R2R architecture within the CFIN ecosystem, including technical components, modules, and integration with other applications.
• Maintain Solution Roadmap: Keep the target R2R solution architecture up-to-date, documenting changes to the roadmap and their impact on the broader enterprise architecture. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with the CFIN solution team, IS architects, vendors, and business stakeholders (including Finance, Process, Data, and Systems Finance teams) to configure, maintain, and enhance the CFIN landscape, ensuring business continuity.
• Business Process Alignment: Collaborate with R2R Global Process Owners (GPOs) and business teams to define and implement robust R2R solutions that align with business requirements and global best practices. Automation & Innovation: Drive the regular implementation of automation solutions within the CFIN system to streamline R2R processes, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency.
• Requirements Validation: Support the validation of business and functional requirements alongside Process Owners, FPDS team, and Technical Leads, ensuring processes are allocated to the appropriate applications and technologies.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure that all R2R solutions and work processes are compliant with ABBs internal standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Continuous Improvement: Maintain and enhance domain expertise in R2R and related technologies, keeping abreast of industry trends and ABB standards to drive continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications for the role:

• Education: Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications in FICO SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP CFIN, or IT architecture. At least 7-10 years of experience in s an R2R Architect, SAP Architect, or a similar role, with deep knowledge of R2R processes and system integration.
• Strong expertise in SAP CFIN (Central Finance), SAP S/4HANA, or other ERP systems, and experience with related modules. Familiarity with R2R process automation tools and strategies. In depth knowledge in Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation & should have extensive knowledge in making Rules/Exposures & locking down the complex scenario to make better ICMR capabilities with more futuristic visibility In depth knowledge in Balance sheet account reconciliation & how this concept can help us to achieve wider view.
• Operational visibility based on Hyperion & Financial Management & reconciliations done on various levels In depth knowledge in global & structural expertise level on FSVs: Financial statements. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams. Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to coordinate between different stakeholders, including business leaders, technical teams, and external partners.
• A strong focus on continuous improvement and automation, with a passion for driving innovation within enterprise systems. Experience in managing relationships with external vendors and third-party service providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.