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Solution Advisor Expert - S/4HANA Finance (Presales)

SAP sap.com Open · verified Sep 23, 2026
Middlesex Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at SAP. Middlesex · no salary stated · we estimate £57,973–£95,000 across the United Kingdom.

Estimated pay

SAP has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

£57,973 – £95,000
What the middle half of mid-level solutions & sales engineering roles in the United Kingdom paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 41 postings that stated pay, median £72,500. Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
RoleSolutions & Sales Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationMiddlesex
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Lead discovery sessions and business-case work for SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes with executive sponsors
  • Create tailored demonstrations and end-to-end proposals for complex enterprise engagements
  • Handle RFPs, RFIs, and proof-of-concept responses with strong technical and commercial content
  • Guide strategic account relationships from initial discussions through adoption and expansion
  • Coach advisory colleagues and improve reusable assets, while serving as an escalation point for Finance scenarios

What you bring

  • At least ten years in SAP advisory, presales, or consulting across multiple Finance lines of business
  • Deep practical expertise in SAP S/4HANA, SAP Finance solutions, and finance operating processes
  • Advanced understanding of Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and hybrid enterprise deployment approaches
  • Strong knowledge of SAP Business AI and SAP Joule, including customer AI adoption planning
  • A record of influencing complex purchases and delivering measurable customer results

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior individual contributor role requiring autonomy, executive presence, commercial judgment, and confident C-level engagement. The position is based in Middlesex, United Kingdom, with expected travel of zero to ten percent. You’ll work across the full sales cycle and also mentor colleagues.

From the employer

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

As a Senior Solution Advisor Expert, you will serve as a subject matter expert for SAP S/4HANA Finance, operating with a high degree of autonomy across complex, ambiguous customer environments. Working in close collaboration with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders, you will bring demonstrated depth of knowledge and a proven record of business impact to engagements spanning the full solution lifecycle — from pre-sales discovery and solution design through to value articulation, commercial close, and post-sale advisory.

Drawing on expertise in SAP S/4HANA, core business processes, and the Finance solutions portfolio, you will take end-to-end ownership of complex sales engagements, shaping strategy from opportunity qualification through to post-sale outcome realisation. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior customer stakeholders, you will drive the strategic expansion of their SAP footprint, identifying growth opportunities and translating them into measurable, sustained business value for their organisation."

What you will do:

  • Lead solution discovery workshops and support business case development for SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes, engaging directly with executive sponsors to establish strategic alignment from the outset.
  • Design and deliver compelling, personalised solution demonstrations for executive and senior business audiences, articulating strategic value and differentiating SAP in the market.
  • Architect end-to-end solution proposals for complex, enterprise-scale engagements, aligning SAP S/4HANA capabilities precisely to customer requirements and strategic transformation objectives.
  • Lead the response to complex RFPs, RFIs, and proof-of-concept requests, producing technically rigorous and commercially compelling content that positions SAP competitively.
  • Build and steward long-term strategic relationships with key accounts and C-level stakeholders, serving as a trusted partner across the full customer lifecycle — from initial engagement through to adoption and expansion.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert and internal escalation point for complex SAP S/4HANA and Finance scenarios, providing guidance to account teams, partners, and customers alike.
  • Own the development and continuous improvement of reusable advisory assets, raising the quality and consistency of the broader Solution Advisory practice.
  • Coach and mentor colleagues within the Solution Advisory team, building capability across SAP S/4HANA product knowledge, customer engagement, and competitive differentiation.
  • Represent SAP as a recognised thought leader at community events, industry forums, and webinars, actively shaping SAP's market narrative within the Finance and ERP solutions space.

What you bring:

  • Extensive experience within large enterprise software or IT organisations, combined with authoritative knowledge of finance business processes and deep, hands-on expertise across SAP's Finance solutions portfolio, including SAP S/4HANA.
  • A minimum of 10+ years in SAP solution advisory, pre-sales, or consulting roles, with a proven track record of success across multiple Finance lines of business.
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and hybrid deployment models in enterprise B2B environments, with the ability to advise customers on deployment strategy at an architectural level.
  • A strong command of AI and machine learning capabilities within the SAP portfolio — including SAP Business AI and SAP Joule — with the ability to translate AI-driven automation, predictive insights, and intelligent process capabilities into a compelling strategic narrative for senior business stakeholders, and to guide customers in defining their AI adoption roadmap within the SAP S/4HANA ecosystem.
  • A recognised authority on SAP S/4HANA and Finance solutions, with a demonstrable record of influencing complex, high-value purchasing decisions and driving measurable customer outcomes.
  • Proven ability to craft and own compelling, executive-level narratives and competitive themes that clearly differentiate SAP and build lasting confidence with senior stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to rapidly diagnose customer business priorities, positioning SAP solutions as the strategic path to sustained value.
  • Executive presence, intellectual credibility, and the gravitas to engage confidently at C-level — bringing energy, conviction, and an unwavering commitment to customer success.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 456160 | Work Area: Presales | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations:

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