SAP Presales Solution Architect

Talan is an international consulting group in innovation and transformation through technology. For more than 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations. The Group supports them and implements their transformation and innovation projects to create value, positively.

Present on five continents, our group achieved a turnover of 600 million euros in 2023 for more than 4,500 consultants and aims to exceed the one billion € turnover mark by 2025.

After 30 years of expertise as a leader in digital transformation and supply chain optimization in the manufacturing sector, Createch continues to grow and became Talan Americas in 2023.

As a leading figure in business transformation, Talan Americas' mission is to significantly enhance the profitability of our clients through the optimization of their processes and the implementation of world-class software solutions. We provide consulting services ranging from operational performance improvement to the implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

We are seeking a driven Senior SAP Presales Solution Architect with a strong emphasis on finance solutions. You will partner with our sales teams to demonstrate the value proposition of Talan's guidance in leveraging SAP's significant value, crafting compelling solutions for our US clients. Among other things, your capabilities include:

• Sales Strategy: Contribute to the development of sales strategies and the creation of compelling proposals, focusing on the financial impact and ROI that SAP solutions can deliver for clients.
• Customer Needs Analysis: Work closely with sales teams, lead discovery meetings, understand specific customer needs & business requirements with a Finance focus, perform assessments articulate & propose best-fit solutions and translate challenges into tailored roadmaps.
• Solution Design: Design innovative SAP finance architectures and integrated solutions, focusing on operational efficiency, cost reduction, compliance, and enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities, to solve complex customer challenges.
• Presentations & Demonstrations: Develop compelling presentations and demonstrations, showcasing the value of SAP finance solutions and how Talan's active guidance optimizes their impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Solution Expertise: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the SAP finance landscape, including core S/4HANA finance modules (FI/CO), SAP Central Finance, treasury solutions, product costing, and other relevant offerings. Guide clients on the value of SAP solutions for streamlining financial processes, improving forecasting, and driving data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of SAP Offerings: Maintain a strong understanding of SAP product offerings like RISE and GROW, as well as upgrades/updates relevant to clients' finance functions.
• Technology watch: Stay up to date on the latest advancements and developments in the field of SAP finance solutions, recommending improvements, innovations, and potential migration paths to drive continuous value for clients.

• Significant experience: Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience as an SAP architect, with a proven track record of success in pre-sales and designing complex solutions. Willingness to travel within the US when required (up to 10% of the time).
• SAP Certification: SAP certification is strongly preferred.
• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze customer needs, solve complex problems, and design innovative solutions with a focus on quantifiable business outcomes.
• Results-oriented: You are instrumental to the sales team in achieving sales targets and delivering tangible value to clients.
• Team & Relationships: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with sales teams and quickly establish a trusting relationship with clients in a variety of business areas.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 Competitive salary
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
• 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits