CFIN P2P & Treasury Solution Architect

Your role and responsibilities:

We are seeking a skilled Procure to Pay (P2P) & Treasury (TRE) Solution architect to play a key role in configuring, implementing, and supporting P2P/ TRE processes within the Central Finance (CFIN) system. The P2P/ TRE Solution architect will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, process owners, and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of P2P/TRE functions within the CFIN framework. This role requires deep functional knowledge of P2P/TRE processes, as well as the ability to translate business requirements into system configurations that optimize efficiency, accuracy, and business performance. This position requires close coordination with Deployment team, Functional architects and external vendors, to maintain and evolve the P2P/TRE architecture, ensuring it meets business needs and complies with ABB's standards.

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

You will be mainly accountable for:

• P2P/TRE Process Configuration: Configure and maintain Procure to Pay (P2P) & Treasury (TRE) processes such as. within the Central Finance (CFIN) system, ensuring alignment with business needs and industry best practices. Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Collaborate with business stakeholders and process owners to thoroughly understand their requirements, document functional specifications, and translate these into system configurations.
• System Integration: Facilitate seamless integration of P2P/TRE processes within the CFIN system, as well as with other enterprise systems (ERP, GTS, etc.), ensuring smooth data flow and automation of processes across platforms. User Support & Training: Provide ongoing functional support to end-users, addressing issues, offering solutions, and conducting training to ensure optimal utilization of the system and full understanding of P2P/TRE processes. Testing & Validation: articipate in testing and validation activities for new configurations, enhancements, and fixes, ensuring they meet business and functional requirements.
• Process Optimization: Regularly monitor and evaluate P2P/TRE processes to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and best practice implementation within the CFIN system. Documentation & Compliance: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for P2P/TRE system configurations, process flows, and integration points, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaboration with Technical Teams: Work closely with IS architects, developers, and technical teams to ensure that functional requirements are correctly implemented and aligned with system design specifications. Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Provide expert troubleshooting support for P2P/TRE -related system issues, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve any challenges promptly.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about the latest industry trends, best practices, and system updates to continuously enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of P2P/TRE processes within CFIN. Project and New Demand Management: Take ownership of configuring new demands or changes in system functionality, ensuring proper alignment with system design documentation and business requirements. P2P/TRE-Related
• Data Management: Oversee the management and accuracy of P2P/TRE-related data within the system, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and compliance with business rules across all P2P / TRE processes.

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/ TRE - SAP ECC, GCM, SAP S/4HANA, SAP CFIN, or IT architecture. Proven experience (5+ years) in P2P / TRE process management, with a strong background in system configuration and implementation within SAP or similar ERP environments (SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP CFIN).
• Strong functional knowledge of P2P/ TRE processes, including procurement, invoicing, payments and Treasury functions (cash management, liquidity forecasting, bank reconciliations) Experience in configuring P2P/ TRE processes in SAP or similar ERP systems, with a solid understanding of integration points and data flows across systems. Familiarity with Central Finance (CFIN) and integration with other finance-related modules.
• Experience with requirements gathering, business analysis, and documentation of functional specifications. High level understanding on Global Bank Payment set up High level understanding in areas of PINO - Payment in name of & POBO - Payment on behalf of Strong experience in vendor correspondence & futuristic approach for various bank payment rejection & global solution approach to handle such situations.
• High level understanding of payment solutions at global level. Experience in GCM-Global Cash management & various Bank connections globally. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and technical teams. 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.