Business Solution Architect - 80-100% - Finance Transformation, temporary until 31.12.2027
HybridZürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job Summary
Define and evolve end-to-end solution architecture for Group Finance processes across planning, consolidation, reporting, and analytics. Ensure each process utilizes the most suitable platform, such as SAP Group Reporting, Anaplan, or Databricks, while avoiding duplication and custom shadow IT. Translate business requirements into solution designs and integration patterns that balance standardization, flexibility, and cost. Challenge and refine requirements to align with long-term architecture principles and data governance standards. Act as lead Business Solution Architect for key Finance Transformation projects, guiding project teams on trade-offs and technical risks. Collaborate with Group Finance leadership, BU Finance, and Group IT to explain complex architecture topics and build consensus on design decisions. Propose improvements to the Finance technology landscape to simplify the system and better leverage existing tools.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience in Finance / Group Finance processes, such as planning and forecasting, consolidation, reporting, performance management or capital management
- Proven track record in solution architecture or senior business/IT design roles within Finance transformation programmes
- Experience with SAP finance platforms (e.g. S/4HANA Finance, SAP Group Reporting) and their role in Group reporting
- Solid understanding of data and integration architecture
- Experience working in complex, global programmes, preferably in the insurance or financial services sector
- Ability to lead solution design across multiple projects, balancing strategic direction and pragmatic delivery
- Strong stakeholder management skills; comfortable working with senior Finance and IT stakeholders, platform owners and external partners
- Structured, analytical and solution oriented mindset
- Ability to simplify complexity and communicate clearly to non technical audiences
- Strong collaboration skills and a 'one team' attitude, supporting both Finance and IT colleagues
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Anaplan and Databricks is a strong advantage
- Additional languages are an advantage
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