Sr Mgr, Solutions Architect - Finance & Procurement

Coca-cola European Partners; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Solutions Architect to enhance its finance and financial planning solutions. The role involves technical evaluation, implementation guidance, and ensuring the integration of finance applications. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with SAP FICO and financial planning, along with strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on SAP FICO configuration experience.
• 3+ years of financial planning experience with Anaplan.
• Familiarity with hosted finance applications and integration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technical requirements and identify technology solutions.
• Create solution architecture for finance and planning integrations.
• Guide implementation teams on architectural best practices.

Skills

SAP FICO configuration

Financial planning

Problem-solving

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance or Computer Science

Tools

Anaplan

Webmethods

Concur

Ariba

Job description

Job Purpose:

The solutions architect works with the project teams to understand their requirements and support them in delivering best practices and maintaining a high level of quality of the existing CCEP finance and financial planning solutions as well as making sure the integration is running smoothly between the finance and financial planning applications and other CCEP Strategic platforms. This position is focused on technology standards, architecture framework and governance of current and future features & technologies.

Main Responsibilities:

• Evaluate technical requirements regarding the existing solution and identify solutions & technologies adding value to our business
• Review and guide implementation approach and key artefacts
• Direct early solution evaluation around gaps/risks, including the pro-active management of issues and effective engagement with the project team
• Direct and mentor implementation teams regarding architectural best practices of the existing finance and financial planning solutions
• Create solution architecture for our finance and financial planning solutions and their integrations by employing a strong understanding of various development tools and technology
• Develop and maintain solution design documents, communication and quality plans, and other project artefacts
• Standardization of functionality across different geographies and applications; reusability of developments within the various applications
• Compliance check of process and developments within the Finance and Financial planning applications
• Technical issue management – align with our partners for resolution
• Create prototypes of technical and functional solutions where required
• Partners with and manages pilot programs with SAP and Integration partners
• Advise on testing applications and areas of testing required

Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance or computer science, Information Technology or equivalent degree
• Languages: Fluent in English; Spanish, French and German beneficial

Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on SAP FICO configuration experience in the areas of asset management, accounts payable, banking integration, accounts receivable, finance integration
• 3 + years of hands-on financial planning experience of Anaplan
• Experience in hosted finance applications, Concur or Ariba
• Experience of Integration platforms like Webmethods to integrate with finance applications
• Experience of Central Finance and Group reporting
• Management of project technical resources
• Experience with waterfall and agile implementation methodologies
• Proven ability to analyse, design, and optimize business processes via technology and integration
• Deep understanding of the finance processes and its applications

Technical Skills:

• SAP FICO configuration knowledge in all areas of finance and finance integration
• Anaplan build and configuration knowledge
• Excellent understanding of the overall architectural concepts of SAP finance and financial planning and how they influence solution design
• Good understanding of finance master data and the data management standards

Behavioural Competencies:

• Engages with Project teams, BPT team members both within and outside of the Finance and Financial planning team
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a global team environment (virtual, onsite, offshore)
• Conscientiousness, creativity in thought and action
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to manage priorities effectively
• Excellent articulation and communication skills
• Strong technical leadership and ability to command respect
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects/demands simultaneously