Finance Systems Enterprise Architect

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Finance Systems Enterprise Architect responsible for finance technology architecture in the UK region. Role focuses on improving reporting and insights while reducing costs with hybrid work arrangements.

Posted 7/31/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Finance Systems Architecture, focusing on Oracle Financials and integration design, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and governance standards. Capable of leading architectural initiatives that enhance process efficiency and data integrity across finance applications.

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Oracle Financials ExpertiseEnterprise Integration Architecture DesignFinance Data Architecture ManagementAutomated Finance Process DesignProfessional Architecture Certification

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Hard Skills

Oracle R12Oracle CloudAPIsMiddlewareBatch ProcessingMessaging TechnologiesEvent-Driven Integration PatternsMaster Data ManagementChart of Accounts DesignData Governance

Soft Skills

Architectural LeadershipCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

OneStreamKyribaEmburseNeeyamoBlackLineAzolveOracle Time & LabourAveva ERM

Certifications & Qualifications

TOGAFOracle Cloud Infrastructure ArchitectOracle Financials Certification

Industry Keywords

OilGasEnergyAccounting PrinciplesRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and govern the target-state Finance Systems Architecture across all Finance applications, ensuring alignment with the Group's Digital Finance Strategy, Enterprise Architecture standards, and long-term technology roadmap
Design and govern system integrations between Oracle R12 (Voyager and Orbis), OneStream, Kyriba, Emburse, Neeyamo, BlackLine, Supplier Master Data, Azolve (invoice automation), Payroll Benefits, Oracle Time & Labour, Aveva ERM, and other finance-related applications. Ensure reliable, secure, resilient, and efficient data flows across the application landscape
Ensure Finance processes are designed holistically across Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Project Accounting, Treasury, Payroll, Tax, Statutory, Management, and Enterprise Performance Management Reporting, eliminating unnecessary manual intervention and process duplication
Define and govern Finance data architecture, including ownership, quality standards, reference data, Chart of Accounts, Supplier Master Data, organisational structures, and common data definitions. Ensure the integrity and consistency of master data across all Finance applications
Design solutions that preserve the integrity, completeness, and auditability of financial data across all system interfaces, ensuring appropriate controls, reconciliation processes, and segregation of duties
Establish architecture principles, standards, design patterns, and review processes across all Finance technology projects. Review, modify, and approve solution designs produced by implementation partners and internal teams to ensure compliance with agreed standards
Identify opportunities to simplify Finance processes through automation, workflow optimisation, standardisation, and elimination of non-value-adding activities, reducing operational effort while improving control, data quality, and speed
Ensure all Finance solutions are scalable, secure, supportable, and maintainable, minimising customisation wherever practical and promoting configuration over bespoke development
Provide architectural leadership throughout programme delivery, ensuring solution designs are effectively translated into implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support
Provide technical oversight of implementation partners and software vendors, challenging solution proposals where appropriate and ensuring delivery aligns with the Group's architectural standards, commercial objectives, and long-term operating model
Ensure Finance Systems Architecture supports evolving regulatory requirements, including Making Tax Digital, e-Invoicing, statutory reporting, audit requirements, information security, and data governance
Maintain a multi-year Finance Systems roadmap, identifying future enhancements, technical debt reduction opportunities, platform optimisation initiatives, and emerging technologies that support the Group's strategic objectives. Define a clear framework for Finance application governance, rationalisation, and investment prioritisation
Work with Cyber Security colleagues to identify and mitigate cyber risks across the Finance application suite
Ensure the Finance Systems Architecture is fully documented, understood, and successfully transitioned to the Group's managed services partner, enabling effective application support, incident resolution, change management, and ongoing operational stability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expert knowledge of Oracle Financials, particularly Oracle R12 and / or Oracle Cloud, together with a detailed understanding of Finance business processes
Strong experience designing complex enterprise integration architectures involving APIs, middleware, batch processing, messaging technologies and event-driven integration patterns
Extensive understanding of Finance data architecture, master data management, reference data, chart of accounts design and enterprise data governance
Demonstrated experience designing highly automated Finance processes that improve efficiency while strengthening governance and internal controls
Professional architecture certification (e.g. TOGAF, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect,)
Oracle Financials certification or equivalent
Oil, Gas or Energy Experience essential
Substantive understanding of accounting principles, or accounting qualification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the Energy and Materials sectors.
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.