CFIN P2P & TREASURY Functional Architect

Your role and responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced and technically proficient Procure to Pay and Treasury (P2P &TRE) Architect to lead the design, integration, and optimization of the P2P & TRE solutions within the Central Finance (CFIN) landscape. The P2P/TRE Architect will be responsible for ensuring that P2P & TRE 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 P2P/TRE 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 P2P & TRE solutions within the CFIN framework, ensuring they are aligned with business goals and technical requirements. Ownership of P2P/TRE Architecture: Define, document, and own the overall P2P/TRE architecture within the CFIN ecosystem, including technical components, modules, and integration with other applications.
• Maintain Solution Roadmap: Keep the target P2P & TRE 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 P2P & TRE Global Process Owners (GPOs) and business teams to define and implement robust P2P/TRE 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 P2P/TRE 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 P2P/TRE solutions and work processes are compliant with ABBs internal standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain and enhance domain expertise in P2P/TRE 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 P2P , GCM, MM SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP CFIN, or IT architecture. At least 7-10 years of experience as an P2P/TRE Architect, SAP Architect, or a similar role, with deep knowledge of P2P & TRE processes and system integration.
• Strong expertise in SAP CFIN (Central Finance), SAP S/4HANA, or other ERP systems, and experience with related modules (e.g., Order Management, Billing, Accounts Receivable). Familiarity with P2P & TRE process automation tools and strategies. In depth knowledge on Global Bank Payment set up.
• Experienced in business solution in areas of PINO - Payment in name of & POBO - Payment on behalf of In depth knowledge in vendor correspondence & futuristic approach for various bank payment rejection & global solution approach to handle such situations. In depth knowledge to manage down payment solutions at global level In depth knowledge in GCM-Global Cash management & various Bank connections globally.
• 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.