Functional Architect - FP&A & R2R

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 15,00,000 - 25,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Bengaluru is seeking a Data Architect to design and support management reporting dashboards. This role involves collaborating with finance teams to enhance decision-making through data insights. Qualified candidates should have a Master's degree in finance or Computer Science and 5+ years of experience in FP&A. The position demands strong skills in data visualization and analytics tools, along with effective stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A or R2R in a multinational context.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Experience with agile IT delivery and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate data into insights for stakeholders.
• Design user-centric dashboards using best practices.
• Partner with business process owners to enhance data analysis.
• Support data reconciliation and root cause analysis.

Skills

Data visualization

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics solution improvement

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in finance or Computer Science

Tools

SAP BW/4HANA

SAP Analytics Cloud

Snowflake

Job description

This Position reports to:
Integrated Reporting - Lead Data Architect

Are you interested in transforming financial processes through the power of data and technology? In this pivotal role, you will bridge the worlds of finance and digital innovation by shaping the evolution of how insights and decision support are delivered across our global organization.

As a key member of our Finance team, you will design and support development until deployment of management reporting dashboards within the FP&A and Record-to-Report (R2R) domains. These dashboardsbuilt on SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and other advanced technologieswill empower both global and local business users with intuitive, actionable insights.

You will collaborate closely with finance data product teams, process owners, and IS colleagues to shape core data products, champion change management, and contribute to our broader data strategy and architecture.

Your role & responsibilities

• Translate complex data into meaningful insights, guiding delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Design intuitive, user-centric dashboards and reports using best practices in visualization.
• Partner with business process owners to define and enhance data collection and analysis.
• Maintain and evolve functional designs in response to changing business needs.
• Co-create integrated SAP SAC & BW solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Continuously improve analytics solutions through stakeholder feedback and agile delivery.
• Ensure high-quality service and stakeholder engagement across the organization.
• Support data reconciliation efforts, root cause analysis, and resolution.
• Train and empower business users on data tools and dashboards.

Your background

• Masters degree in finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A or R2R within a multinational environment, with an emphasis on analytics and cloud-based data modeling.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, including US and local GAAP, and experience with a unified chart of accounts.
• Familiarity with agile IT delivery models and cross-functional collaboration.
• Exposure to SAP ERP & BW is required, non-SAP analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake) is a plus.
• An aptitude for overcoming obstacles and an enthusiasm for acquiring new knowledge.
• Proficient in communication and collaboration.