Presales Solution Architect

DataRails; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial data platform is looking for a remote Presales Solution Architect based in the UK. The candidate will be responsible for designing tailored Proof of Concepts that demonstrate the platform's capabilities to clients. Requirements include strong FP&A knowledge and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive compensation package, a supportive work environment, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Private medical and dental insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

20 days of PTO

8 paid company holidays

7 days of company-provided sick leave

Qualifications

• Experience with Datarails or similar FP&A software solutions.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver tailored Proof of Concepts (POCs) for Presales teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements.
• Document and maintain POC artifacts for internal reference.

Skills

FP&A concepts

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

Datarails

FP&A software solutions

Job description

Presales Solution Architect

• Presales
• Remote UK
• Full-time

Description

Datarails is a leading platform for the Office of the CFO that streamlines data consolidation, month-end close, reporting, and planning processes. It allows finance teams to continue using their familiar Excel spreadsheets and financial models while automating data integration from many software types, ERPs, and CRMs.

With Datarails, you can reduce risk, make informed decisions, and ensure stakeholders have access to the most reliable data at their fingertips.

We are looking for a dynamic and resourceful Presales Solution Architect to join the growing team. The Presales Solution Architect will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering tailored Proof of Concepts (POC’s) for the Presales teams. This role will play a key part in bringing our product’s value to life for prospects, building compelling use cases, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure POCs deliver best practices and innovative applications of our product functionality.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial expertise, a deep understanding of our product, and the ability to clearly articulate how our solution meets the needs of diverse industries.

This position is 100% remote-based anywhere in the UK. No sponsorship or relocation assistance is available.

What You\'ll Do

Gather and Analyze Requirements:

• Engage with stakeholders (Sales, Solution Consultants, and clients) to understand the specific business use cases and technical requirements for each POC.
• Translate client needs and challenges into clearly defined objectives and success criteria for the POC.
• Perform in-depth research on current financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and modeling methodologies relevant to client verticals.

Design and Build POCs Using Datarails Best Practices:

• Leverage Datarails system functionalities to architect scalable, flexible, and efficient POC models.
• Apply internal best practices in data integration, modeling, automation, and visualization to maximize impact.
• Ensure each POC is tailored to reflect the specific needs of the prospective client while showcasing the system’s strengths.

Collaborate with Solution Consultants (SCs):

• Partner closely with SCs to align on client expectations, timelines, and desired outcomes.
• Support SCs during client presentations by explaining POC logic, assumptions, and key features.
• Iterate on the POC based on SC feedback or evolving client inputs to ensure alignment with business goals.

Document and Maintain POC Artifacts:

• Create comprehensive documentation outlining the structure, logic, and assumptions used in each POC.
• Maintain version history and records of all delivered POCs for internal knowledge sharing and future reference.
• Build and update internal templates and reusable components for more efficient POC development.

Drive Internal Learning and Optimization:

• Share insights and lessons learned from POC engagements to inform future projects and team strategy.
• Continuously improve internal POC development processes through feedback loops and team retrospectives.

Requirements

• Experience and Technical Proficiency: Previous experience working with Datarails or similar FP&A software solutions. Candidates should have a strong understanding of FP&A concepts and P&L, balance sheet and cash flow modeling principles.
• Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functional with Sales, Presales, Product, and Marketing teams.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly understand customer needs and translate them into demo solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear and engaging manner.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, ongoing recognition, and, most importantly, a chance to learn, contribute, and develop your skills.
• A supportive, agile, and creative work environment with brilliant colleagues!
• Private medical and dental insurance through BUPA
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice OR net pay options with 3% employer pension contribution
• 20 days of PTO + 8 paid company holidays + 7 days of company-provided sick leave

We want to make sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. Datarails is an equal-opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.