Allwyn UK
Watford, Hertfordshire
At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact. We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA (Michigan and Illinois) and Europe, including Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Italy. While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes. We'll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now - let's talk about the role and who we're looking for A bit about the role Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Systems, responsible for the ongoing development of principle Finance Systems applications across the Finance department and operating as part of the wider Financial Systems team, the SAP Finance Integration Architect will lead on the design and governance of end-to-end technical architecture for financial solutions (SAP ECC (on HANA), S/4HANA, FICO, Central Finance modules) and integrating SAP with non-SAP systems, banks, and tax engines. These solutions will align business processes like Procure to Pay (P2P) Record-to-Report (R2R) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) with the technical architecture, utilizing tools like SAP BTP, Signavio BPM, API, and CPI to ensure scalable, compliant, and high-performance financial systems and this role will bridge the gap between Finance business requirements and the detailed technical landscape, specifically focusing on how finance data flows between SAP and other Enterprise systems. Core responsibilities include translating business requirements into high level solution design options, technical design blueprints and risk and impact assessments, taking account of Finance IT technical debt, collaborating with stakeholders, representing Finance at necessary IT technical forums, developing and maintaining documentation and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, financial applications. In summary, the role holder will act as a technical bridge between business objectives and IT execution and will specialise in cloud-native architecture and specialist Finance applications. What you'll be doing Critical role in supporting Finance develop its modern technology from 2025, including an enhanced SAP Rise (HANA) instance, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Treasury Management System and shift in business reporting to more advanced analytics tools and capabilities. Thereafter continuing to support change as the department undertakes a transformation to harness and realize process, system, data, governance, and analytics improvements Lead and champion control in application and database architecture, data reconciliation, data modelling, reporting, and dashboards with appropriate segregation of duties while minimizing risk. Provide support and guidance to Finance end users to utilise reports and analytics effectively and help to coordinate developing new functionality, often through communication with the Technology team to ensure existing defects are resolved and changes are properly documented and delivered. Subject Matter Expert providing Allwyn UK with expertise in modernizing legacy SAP landscapes and in the conversion to SAP Business Cloud including Datasphere and unified Data models and champion the use of SAP conversion accelerators and automation tools in moving towards a modern integrated cloud architecture. Key support for the Head of Finance Business Systems and SAP Finance Systems Manager in the design, testing and deployment of SAP workflows, reporting, integrations into upstream and downstream systems, customizations, extensions, and forms (RWICEFS) as appropriate and assisting the wider business with any issues impacting on Finance processes e.g., O2C, R2R, P2P, H2R Knowledge holder of SAP BTP as a platform as a service which will become essential to connecting SAP and non SAP systems to our cloud infrastructure. Support finance modules in SAP and interfaces with other SAP modules and business systems (non SAP systems) as they relate end to end data flows, data management, data governance and BDC role-based access. System administration including reviewing and approving access to SAP SAC finance roles. Oversight of segregation of duties in SAP, preparation of SAP GRC and MDG reviews, and mitigation reports as required by the Head of Finance Systems, Regulators and Statutory auditors. Identifying opportunities to streamline finance business processes Support delivery of the finance backlog and managing prioritization of Finance systems development, Supporting the monthly financial close process related to data reconciliation (specifically SAP BW, RISE, and SAC) to ensure the queries on data provision are resolved. Participation in areas such as data quality, master data management and metadata management Participation in the creation of data models, statistics, dashboards, and advanced visualizations in support of the Finance Operating Model and strategic direction Research and implement new and innovative strategic assessments in technology, and analysis. Core Responsibilities Solution Strategy, Design & Delivery: Develop and maintain the end-to-end functional architecture for Finance Systems, ensuring alignment with Enterprise TOGAF, Systems Inventory and transformation goals. Creates and delivers comprehensive finance solution designs, architecture diagrams, and technical documentation for Finance systems, integrations and enhancements. Solution design and implementation: Leads the end-to-end design and delivery of financial technology solutions, translating business needs into effective and feasible technical designs. Business Alignment: Ensure technical solutions meet user needs and align with the Allwyn's overall business strategy and digital transformation goals. Partners with Stakeholders to understand business requirements, processes, and objectives, translating them into effective SAP solutions. Business transformation: guide and support finance transformation projects, often including system conversions and migration from legacy systems e.g. SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA. SAP BW to Business Data Cloud and integration with non SAP software such as SG Symphony and GEM Suits Stakeholder engagement: Works closely with finance stakeholders, business process owners, and technical teams to gather requirements and ensure technical solutions align with business objectives and the overall IT strategy and roadmap. Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance on technology stack evolution, design patterns and standards to development and engineering teams. Provide expert guidance on best architectural practice (TOGAF), configuration options and system integrations to optimize functionality. Provides expert guidance and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, overseeing development, testing, and deployment and ensures the integrity of the solution by adhering to enterprise architecture standards, best practice and industry or regulatory compliance. This will include understanding how Allwyn Gaming and Finance systems integrate with other Business platforms and systems and how the data flows end to end across the landscape. Process Improvement: ability to analyse and understand business impacts, financial processes and recommend improvements Architecture Governance: Finance Lead on Architecture review boards and design authority processes e.g. technical forums to ensure proposed solutions are compliant with architectural and data standards. Technical Proficiency: Experience with Cloud platforms e.g. Azure, SaaS & PaaS constructs, and modern integration patterns. Systems Integration Knowledge & Technical Leadership: Architect data flows between SAP and external systems (banking, tax engines, legacy systems) using SAP CPI, APIs, and BTP extensions. Proven experience with SAP BTP, CPI, and API integrations in complex, high-volume environments. Experience in major SAP transformations including S/4HANA migrations and M&A integrations. Consultative Skills: Ability to facilitate workshops, define business models, and coach teams on best practices. Technical Debt Management, Innovation & Future Vision: Manage IT technical debt within the finance domain, balancing risk, cost, and business value. Introducing and leading innovative concepts and contributing to strategic and technical roadmap for new services and integrations Vendor Relationship Management: Work with tech vendors to support IT relationships and ensure solutions meet business needs. Project Delivery: Collaborate with Project managers, business analysts, and technical teams to ensure alignment of business requirements and successful project delivery within scope, timeline, and budget constraints. Implementation Support: Lead system implementations, testing, and support new system solutions and enhancements. Transformation: Drive finance transformation projects and migrations from legacy ERP systems to SAP S/4HANA, supporting change m Stakeholder Management: . click apply for full job details
At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact. We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA (Michigan and Illinois) and Europe, including Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Italy. While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes. We'll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now - let's talk about the role and who we're looking for A bit about the role Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Systems, responsible for the ongoing development of principle Finance Systems applications across the Finance department and operating as part of the wider Financial Systems team, the SAP Finance Integration Architect will lead on the design and governance of end-to-end technical architecture for financial solutions (SAP ECC (on HANA), S/4HANA, FICO, Central Finance modules) and integrating SAP with non-SAP systems, banks, and tax engines. These solutions will align business processes like Procure to Pay (P2P) Record-to-Report (R2R) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) with the technical architecture, utilizing tools like SAP BTP, Signavio BPM, API, and CPI to ensure scalable, compliant, and high-performance financial systems and this role will bridge the gap between Finance business requirements and the detailed technical landscape, specifically focusing on how finance data flows between SAP and other Enterprise systems. Core responsibilities include translating business requirements into high level solution design options, technical design blueprints and risk and impact assessments, taking account of Finance IT technical debt, collaborating with stakeholders, representing Finance at necessary IT technical forums, developing and maintaining documentation and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, financial applications. In summary, the role holder will act as a technical bridge between business objectives and IT execution and will specialise in cloud-native architecture and specialist Finance applications. What you'll be doing Critical role in supporting Finance develop its modern technology from 2025, including an enhanced SAP Rise (HANA) instance, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Treasury Management System and shift in business reporting to more advanced analytics tools and capabilities. Thereafter continuing to support change as the department undertakes a transformation to harness and realize process, system, data, governance, and analytics improvements Lead and champion control in application and database architecture, data reconciliation, data modelling, reporting, and dashboards with appropriate segregation of duties while minimizing risk. Provide support and guidance to Finance end users to utilise reports and analytics effectively and help to coordinate developing new functionality, often through communication with the Technology team to ensure existing defects are resolved and changes are properly documented and delivered. Subject Matter Expert providing Allwyn UK with expertise in modernizing legacy SAP landscapes and in the conversion to SAP Business Cloud including Datasphere and unified Data models and champion the use of SAP conversion accelerators and automation tools in moving towards a modern integrated cloud architecture. Key support for the Head of Finance Business Systems and SAP Finance Systems Manager in the design, testing and deployment of SAP workflows, reporting, integrations into upstream and downstream systems, customizations, extensions, and forms (RWICEFS) as appropriate and assisting the wider business with any issues impacting on Finance processes e.g., O2C, R2R, P2P, H2R Knowledge holder of SAP BTP as a platform as a service which will become essential to connecting SAP and non SAP systems to our cloud infrastructure. Support finance modules in SAP and interfaces with other SAP modules and business systems (non SAP systems) as they relate end to end data flows, data management, data governance and BDC role-based access. System administration including reviewing and approving access to SAP SAC finance roles. Oversight of segregation of duties in SAP, preparation of SAP GRC and MDG reviews, and mitigation reports as required by the Head of Finance Systems, Regulators and Statutory auditors. Identifying opportunities to streamline finance business processes Support delivery of the finance backlog and managing prioritization of Finance systems development, Supporting the monthly financial close process related to data reconciliation (specifically SAP BW, RISE, and SAC) to ensure the queries on data provision are resolved. Participation in areas such as data quality, master data management and metadata management Participation in the creation of data models, statistics, dashboards, and advanced visualizations in support of the Finance Operating Model and strategic direction Research and implement new and innovative strategic assessments in technology, and analysis. Core Responsibilities Solution Strategy, Design & Delivery: Develop and maintain the end-to-end functional architecture for Finance Systems, ensuring alignment with Enterprise TOGAF, Systems Inventory and transformation goals. Creates and delivers comprehensive finance solution designs, architecture diagrams, and technical documentation for Finance systems, integrations and enhancements. Solution design and implementation: Leads the end-to-end design and delivery of financial technology solutions, translating business needs into effective and feasible technical designs. Business Alignment: Ensure technical solutions meet user needs and align with the Allwyn's overall business strategy and digital transformation goals. Partners with Stakeholders to understand business requirements, processes, and objectives, translating them into effective SAP solutions. Business transformation: guide and support finance transformation projects, often including system conversions and migration from legacy systems e.g. SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA. SAP BW to Business Data Cloud and integration with non SAP software such as SG Symphony and GEM Suits Stakeholder engagement: Works closely with finance stakeholders, business process owners, and technical teams to gather requirements and ensure technical solutions align with business objectives and the overall IT strategy and roadmap. Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance on technology stack evolution, design patterns and standards to development and engineering teams. Provide expert guidance on best architectural practice (TOGAF), configuration options and system integrations to optimize functionality. Provides expert guidance and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, overseeing development, testing, and deployment and ensures the integrity of the solution by adhering to enterprise architecture standards, best practice and industry or regulatory compliance. This will include understanding how Allwyn Gaming and Finance systems integrate with other Business platforms and systems and how the data flows end to end across the landscape. Process Improvement: ability to analyse and understand business impacts, financial processes and recommend improvements Architecture Governance: Finance Lead on Architecture review boards and design authority processes e.g. technical forums to ensure proposed solutions are compliant with architectural and data standards. Technical Proficiency: Experience with Cloud platforms e.g. Azure, SaaS & PaaS constructs, and modern integration patterns. Systems Integration Knowledge & Technical Leadership: Architect data flows between SAP and external systems (banking, tax engines, legacy systems) using SAP CPI, APIs, and BTP extensions. Proven experience with SAP BTP, CPI, and API integrations in complex, high-volume environments. Experience in major SAP transformations including S/4HANA migrations and M&A integrations. Consultative Skills: Ability to facilitate workshops, define business models, and coach teams on best practices. Technical Debt Management, Innovation & Future Vision: Manage IT technical debt within the finance domain, balancing risk, cost, and business value. Introducing and leading innovative concepts and contributing to strategic and technical roadmap for new services and integrations Vendor Relationship Management: Work with tech vendors to support IT relationships and ensure solutions meet business needs. Project Delivery: Collaborate with Project managers, business analysts, and technical teams to ensure alignment of business requirements and successful project delivery within scope, timeline, and budget constraints. Implementation Support: Lead system implementations, testing, and support new system solutions and enhancements. Transformation: Drive finance transformation projects and migrations from legacy ERP systems to SAP S/4HANA, supporting change m Stakeholder Management: . click apply for full job details
