You should havedeep Finance Strategy and Systems expertise

About Our Client

The client is a UK provider of goods, across many industries.

Job Description

Finance Enterprise Architect - Role Overview

As a Finance Enterprise Architect with expertise in finance strategy and systems, you bridge enterprise technology with CFO priorities, driving financial transformation through architecture. You design and govern modern finance platforms-covering GL, AP/AR, Consolidation, Tax, Treasury, FPandA, Risk, and AI forecasting-ensuring compliance, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Systems Strategy (70%)- Define target architectures for core finance functions (ERP, EPM, Treasury).- Lead ERP/FinTech modernization (e.g., Architect solutions for SOX, audit, regulatory compliance.- Advise CFO on translating financial strategies (capital allocation, MandA) into technical roadmaps.- Evaluate and integrate fintech vendors into the finance ecosystem.

Design seamless data flows across Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Commercial.Govern APIs and middleware for real-time financial data.

single source of truth, reconciliation).Champion FinOps practices to align cloud spend with financial goals.Analyze business models and market trends, connect finance strategy with enterprise IT.Build EA value proposition, engage stakeholders, facilitate strategic planning and execution.Solution Design and Delivery: Develop implementation roadmaps, minimum viable architectures, and align IT delivery with business outcomes.Identify capability gaps, recommend solutions, and guide financial transformation.Advanced Financial Systems Knowledge: Financial close automation, regulatory reporting, treasury and risk management.

Bachelor''s/Master''s in relevant field or equivalent experience.-8+ years in strategy, business analysis, or EA, with 5+ years in finance systems.- Proven expertise with finance operating models and KPIs (EBITDA, NPV, DSO).- Experience with AI/ML in finance (e.g., Deep knowledge of SaaS, PaaS, microservices, data analytics, and EA frameworks.Familiarity with IT governance, DevOps, agile methodologies, and financial modeling.Hybrid working - 2 days (London)#