Role Overview
The Senior Business Architect acts as the bridge between Finance & Accounting business needs and enterprise technology. This role translates financial requirements into scalable ERP solutions and roadmaps, while working closely with Finance leaders, shared services, and IT teams to standardize processes, strengthen controls, and deliver value through Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and related systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Designs and maintains enterprise Finance & Accounting architecture across processes such as Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
- Develops solution roadmaps aligned with business goals, compliance requirements, and performance KPIs.
- Leads architecture and functional design for Oracle EBS Finance modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, SLA).
- Facilitates design workshops, gap analysis, and solution evaluation for system enhancements and integrations.
- Documents functional requirements, configuration details, test scenarios, and deployment plans.
- Optimizes finance processes and ensures strong internal controls aligned with audit and regulatory standards (e.g., SOX, IFRS/GAAP).
- Establishes KPIs and reporting frameworks to track performance and value delivery.
- Partners with business and IT stakeholders to guide decision-making and ensure alignment across programs.
- Supports data and integration initiatives, including master data governance, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
Qualifications
- At least 5+ years of experience in ERP-focused business or solution architecture within Finance & Accounting.
- Strong hands-on experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Finance modules such as GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, and SLA.
- Solid understanding of core finance processes including R2R, P2P, O2C, chart of accounts, subledger accounting, and financial controls.
- Experience leading end-to-end ERP projects from requirements gathering through design, testing, and deployment in complex or global environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work with executive-level stakeholders.
- Familiarity with architecture and delivery methods such as BPMN, capability modeling, and solution design documentation.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Nice to Have
- Experience with financial close optimization and automation tools such as BlackLine or Trintech.
- Exposure to Oracle Cloud ERP or other cloud transformation initiatives.
- Experience working in BPO, shared services, or outsourcing environments.
- Relevant certifications such as CPA, CMA, PMP, TOGAF, or Oracle certifications.
Job summaryBridge Finance and technology by designing Oracle EBS solutions, driving ERP strategy, and shaping scalable enterprise finance architectures.
