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The System

Architect for SAP HANA Financial Closing is responsible for the end-to-end architectural design, governance, and continuous improvement of SAP HANA-based solutions supporting the financial closing process across Allianz entities. The role acts as the primary technical authority for all closing-relevant HANA workloads and ensures alignment with Allianz Technology's global architecture standards, regulatory requirements (IFRS 17, Solvency II), and DORA obligations. Define, maintain and own the target architecture for SAP HANA-based financial closing solutions, including data models, integration patterns, and performance design.

Evaluate and recommend SAP HANA versions, features (e.g., calculation views, smart data access, table partitioning), and upgrade paths. Translate financial close requirements (general ledger, intercompany reconciliation, consolidation, IFRS 17 reporting) into technical specifications. Collaborate with Finance, Controlling, and Group Reporting to align system capabilities with business closing timelines and regulatory deadlines.

Enforce Allianz

Technology architecture principles and Allianz Group IT policies across all closing-related HANA landscapes (Dev, QA, Prod). Act as the primary technical interface to SAP and system integration partners for closing-relevant topics. Provide architectural guidance to project teams, developers, and basis administrators working on the closing landscape. 8+ years of experience with SAP HANA, including data modelling, performance tuning, and landscape administration. ~ Deep expertise in SAP HANA and SAP analytic cloud (SAC) ~ Familiarity with Solvency II and IFRS 17 data and reporting requirements for insurance entities.

Understanding of data governance, audit trail requirements,



and segregation of duties in a regulated financial environment. Fluent in English; German or Spanish is an advantage. TOGAF, SAP certification (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA), or equivalent is desirable.

We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location). From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.

Adaptable working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teac With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. We service the entire spectrum of digitalization - from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction. We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place.

Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.

📌 System Architect - SAP HANA Financial Closing (Barcelona)
🏢 Allianz Commercial
📍 Barcelona