PeopleSoft Financial Architect (contract outside IR35) Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT services provider is seeking a PeopleSoft Solution Architect to lead financial transformation programs. This hybrid role requires 10+ years of hands-on experience in PeopleSoft Financials, especially in Accounts Payable and Receivable. The successful candidate will drive architecture design, oversee integrations, and provide strategic guidance. Ideal for a strategic thinker with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, this opportunity offers a competitive daily rate for experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in PeopleSoft Financials.
• Proven Solution Architect with full lifecycle transformation projects.
• Expertise in AP and AR modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and solution design for PeopleSoft Financials.
• Support system configuration and integrations.
• Mentor junior architects and functional consultants.

Skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Technical expertise

Workflow optimization

Integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle Cloud Financials

Job description

Job Description

PeopleSoft Solution Architect (AP, AR) Digital Finance Transformation - Global IT Services Provider

Up to £600 p/d outside IR35

Initial 6 months (extensions likely)

Hybrid with 1 day a week in either London or Brighton

We are seeking an experienced PeopleSoft Solution Architect with 10+ years of proven expertise in leading large-scale PeopleSoft transformation programs, particularly within Finance modules. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, with a strong background in solution design, workflow optimization, and systems integration.

This role demands a strategic thinker with deep technical and functional understanding of PeopleSoft Financials, capable of leading architecture design and providing expert guidance throughout the solution lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and solution design for PeopleSoft Financials transformation programs.
• Provide deep functional and technical expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) modules.
• Define and design scalable, secure, and optimized workflow solutions to streamline financial operations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional consultants, developers, and project managers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Oversee system configuration, customizations, integrations, and data migrations.
• Provide thought leadership and direction on best practices, governance, and standards.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
• Support performance tuning, system upgrades, and patch implementations.
• Mentor junior architects and functional consultants.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with PeopleSoft Financials.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in at least 2-3 full lifecycle PeopleSoft transformation projects.
• Expertise in configuring and optimizing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) modules.
• Strong understanding of PeopleSoft workflow tools, integration broker, and related technologies.
• Experience with complex system integrations and third-party applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of cloud migration strategies and hybrid environments is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• PeopleSoft certifications or equivalent credentials.
• Exposure to Oracle Cloud Financials or other ERP platforms is an advantage.