Finance Deployment Architect

Our client is a fast-growing boutique software vendor specialising in cutting-edge Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) technology. As they expand their footprint across EMEA, they are seeking an experienced Senior FP&A Architect & Project Lead to join their Barcelona team.

This is a strategic consulting role for an expert who thrives in customer-facing environments and enjoys shaping best-in-class financial planning and analytics processes within complex organisations. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring customers realise maximum value from the company's EPM platform, while also elevating implementation excellence within the consulting organisation.

What will I be doing?

In this role, you will: Project Leadership & Delivery

Lead end-to-end implementation projects for customers across EMEA.

Architect best-practice FP&A and reporting solutions using the company's EPM technology.

Translate customer requirements into robust, scalable system designs.

Financial Expertise

Serve as the subject matter expert on FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling and performance reporting.

Advise customers on optimising planning workflows and leveraging the platform for strategic insights.

Consulting Excellence

Guide and mentor the consulting services team to ensure consistent delivery standards.

Define and champion best practices, implementation methodologies and quality frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with senior finance stakeholders, project sponsors and internal teams.

Manage expectations, communicate project progress and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout programme lifecycle.

Integration & Technical Advisory

Collaborate on data integration strategies, ensuring seamless connectivity with source systems.

Leverage your knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite or similar) to advise on data structures, financial models and reporting integrations.

Do you have experience in Oracle?, Extensive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis with a deep understanding of core finance processes.

A proven track record in implementing EPM tools for FP&A and management reporting purposes.

Technical & Functional Skills

Strong architectural and solution-design capabilities within performance management systems.

Familiarity with ERP solutions such as Oracle NetSuite , SAP Business ByDesign, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to simplify complex financial challenges.

Consulting Competencies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and manage both internal teams and external clients.

Prior experience working in customer-facing or consulting environments, ideally across multiple geographies.

Fluent English (additional European languages a plus).

Willingness to work with customers across EMEA and collaborate with international teams.

High-impact strategic role: You will be instrumental in shaping the future of EPM delivery for a scaling vendor. Career growth: Work in a company where your expertise directly influences product adoption, consulting quality and customer success. International exposure: Engage with a diverse set of customers across EMEA and operate in a global, collaborative environment. Innovative technology: Partner with a vendor whose modern EPM platform is transforming how companies plan, model and report. Barcelona lifestyle: Join a dynamic organisation in one of Europe's most vibrant cities., SA is a leading global Financial Systems, Analytics, and Transformation recruitment company. We provide permanent & contractor recruitment solutions to enable clients to implement, support, develop, run & optimise, ERP, ERP and Analytics systems as well as finance transformation programmes including ESG topics. We source and screen finance systems professionals on a global basis. Unlike typical search & selection firms, our consultants have an international reach, which ensures that our clients and candidates receive market insight along with a tailored service.