ERP Cloud Financials Solution Architect

• Lead the overall solution architecture for ERP Cloud Financial modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Project Financials).
• Translate business requirements into scalable, integrated, end-to-end financial system designs.
• Develop solution blueprints, data models, integration designs, and configuration standards.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles, security policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide architectural leadership through all phases of the ERP lifecycle-planning, design, build, testing, deployment, and support.
• Review and validate functional designs, technical specifications, extensions, customizations, and integration points.
• Oversee migration and data conversion strategy for financial data (COA, balances, subledger transactions).
• Work with project managers to estimate effort, prioritize features, and manage risks.
• Define integration strategies between ERP Cloud and surrounding systems (HCM, Procurement, CRM, banking platforms, data warehouses, reporting tools).
• Evaluate and recommend middleware platforms, APIs, EDI capabilities, and automation tools (e.g., RPA).
• Ensure that integrations follow modern architecture standards-REST/SOAP APIs, event-driven patterns, security protocols, etc.
• Enforce ERP configuration standards, naming conventions, and development guidelines.
• Conduct design reviews, identify gaps, and provide recommendations to optimize system performance and usability.
• Maintain solution documentation, architectural diagrams, process flows, and data lineage models.
• Support SOX, audit, compliance, and internal controls requirements.
• Partner with Finance leadership (CFO, Controllers, FP&A, Treasury) to understand strategic goals and process improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops and design sessions with business and IT stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business teams and leadership on ERP strategy, capabilities, and roadmap.
• Monitor new ERP Cloud releases and assess impacts to business processes.
• Drive adoption of new features, automation opportunities, and optimization initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovation opportunities within the ERP ecosystem.

Technologies:

• Architect
• ArchiMate
• Cloud
• CRM
• ERP
• Support
• Oracle
• REST
• RPA
• SOAP
• SQL
• Security, We are looking for an ERP Cloud Financials Solution Architect to join our team in London/New Castle. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, governing, and delivering end-to-end solutions within our cloud-based ERP ecosystem. You will work closely with business leaders and technical teams to ensure our ERP Financials capabilities align with business strategy and industry best practices. We offer a collaborative work environment and the opportunity to drive innovation in our financial processes.

• 8-12+ years of experience in ERP Financials; at least 3-5 years in a cloud ERP environment.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing end-to-end ERP financial solutions.
• Strong background in financial processes: GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, Projects, Revenue, Consolidations.
• Experience with complex integrations, financial reporting tools, and data migration.
• Experience working with large enterprises, global implementations, or multi-entity environments.
• Deep knowledge of ERP Cloud Financial modules (Oracle Cloud).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial compliance, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in integration technologies (REST APIs, SOAP, middleware platforms).
• Ability to create architecture diagrams using tools like Visio, Lucidchart, or ArchiMate.
• SQL knowledge and familiarity with data structures preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and drive decisions across cross-functional teams.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic, and global environments.