SAP Technical Manager / Solutions Architect - Financial Services

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world. 

The opportunity

We are at the cutting edge of financial technology services and consulting, providing strategic, architecture, and technology solutions to leading banking institutions worldwide. We seek a SAP Technical Lead / Solutions Architect who is ready to harness SAP software development expertise, deep knowledge of the banking & insurance industry, to make a transformative impact on our client's businesses.

Consultants, computer scientists and scientists work agilely on exciting finance & business projects. The interdisciplinary team of experts is our greatest strength – hand in hand and together with our clients. Professionalism, enthusiasm and cohesion create an inspiring working atmosphere in which you can fully develop. We are backed by the global EY network and support you in your everyday life. In doing so, we draw on the knowledge and technology of the entire EY organization, complementing our competencies and capabilities. For you, this means access to a global network of EY experts with many career and development opportunities. 

Benefit from our high-quality standards and take on new challenges for your professional and personal development in our company. We offer you:

• Responsible support for medium-sized or large customer SAP finance projects
• Analysis of the finance, business and process requirements of banks and insurers
• Implementation of SAP processes, solutions and products
• Continuous further development of our SAP consulting services
• Participation in the acquisition of SAP projects

Your key responsibilities

• Provide expert consulting services to insurance and banking clients, advising on SAP technical strategy, and digital transformation.
• Design and architect SAP solution environments that align with our client's business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Translate complex financial requirements into high-level architectural blueprints, demonstrating a clear vision and understanding of client needs.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams, managing technical deliverables and ensuring projects are executed with excellence.
• Influence key stakeholders across the client’s organization, from IT teams to executive leadership, steering them towards strategic technology investments.
• Drive continuous personal and professional development within your teams, advocating for knowledge sharing and technical proficiency.

Skills and attributes for success

With strong analytical thinking and the ability to grasp complex issues, coupled with a very good university degree (diploma, master's, doctorate) in computer science, physics, mathematics, economics or a comparable course of study, a strong affinity for technology and a high degree of flexibility and resilience, you will find a wide range of development opportunities with us. We expect you the lead and grow the local SAP group in financial management.

You also have the following skillset:

• At least five years of professional experience in the finance environment.
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience, with a focus on the banking and / or insurance industry.
• Proven experience leading SAP teams and projects, demonstrating the ability to mentor and drive high-performance cultures.
• Extensive know-how in SAP R/3, SAP ERP FI/CO modules and SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting and controlling.
• Extensive experience in the responsible support of SAP implementation projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of French/Dutch and English.

What we offer you

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 
Also, 

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible .
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.