Lead Finance Applications Developer

Stryker India Private Limited; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker India Private Limited in Gurugram is seeking a Lead, EDT Applications Development to drive strategy, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of our global finance application landscape. This senior individual contributor role serves as the primary build lead for finance technology initiatives and guides transformation programs.

You will collaborate with business and finance teams to translate requirements into secure, compliant, scalable solutions, own end-to-end delivery, and

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of software design, development and deployment, incl. 5+ years in enterprise Finance solutions.
• Certifications in SAP, Oracle, BlackLine, Workiva or Hyperion.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certifications preferred.
• ITIL Foundation or similar ITSM certs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERP ecosystems (SAP ECC/S4HANA, Oracle EBS/Cloud).
• Experience leading global, cross-functional teams and managing partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead global finance application development as primary build lead for transformation programs.
• Define solution architecture, technology strategy, and design across finance platforms.
• Translate complex requirements with business and finance stakeholders into scalable solutions.
• Own end-to-end delivery from planning through post-go-live support.
• Provide governance for enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and modernization.
• Ensure security, audit, data governance, and operational excellence in finance tech.
• Collaborate with ERP, middleware, testing, and implementation teams.
• Advise leadership on modernization opportunities and investment decisions.

Skills

Global leadership

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Enterprise transformation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

PMP/Agile/Scrum/SAFe certifications

ITIL Foundation

ERP/Finance certifications

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

BlackLine

Workiva

Hyperion

AP Automation

Job description

Lead, EDT Applications Development Work Flexibility: Hybrid Lead, EDT Applications Development Lead, Finance Applications (Solution Architect)

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Lead, Finance Applications to drive the strategy, application development, delivery, and continuous improvement of our global finance application landscape. This is a senior individual contributor role that serves as the primary build lead and trusted contributor for finance technology initiatives. Experienced Finance Applications Solution Architect with expertise in BlackLine, Hyperion, Workiva, and AP Automation, driving scalable finance transformation initiatives and solution delivery. Proven leader in aligning business and technology strategies, delivering secure, compliant, and innovative finance solutions across global enterprise environments.

What you will do:

• Lead global finance application development initiatives, serving as the primary build lead for strategic transformation programs.
• Drive solution architecture, technology strategy, and design decisions across finance platforms, integrations, and enterprise applications.
• Partner with business and finance stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions.
• Own end-to-end project delivery, from planning and design through implementation, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Provide technical leadership and governance for system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, data governance, and operational excellence standards across all finance technology solutions.
• Collaborate with ERP, middleware, testing, and implementation teams to deliver high-quality solutions and drive successful execution.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, identifying modernization opportunities, mitigating risks, and guiding finance technology investment decisions.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (advanced degree preferred), with 5-8 years of software design, development, and deployment experience, including 5+ years delivering enterprise Finance and Accounting solutions with a proven track record of driving business transformation.
• Relevant certifications such as:SAP, Oracle, BlackLine, Workiva, or Hyperion certifications.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certifications, preferred.
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent IT Service Management certifications, preferred.
• Extensive expertise in Finance Applications including BlackLine, Hyperion, Workiva, AP Automation, and enterprise financial systems, with a strong understanding of AP, AR, GL, Financial Close, Fixed Assets, and Reporting.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect/Technical Lead delivering large-scale finance transformation programs and driving enterprise-wide technology modernization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of ERP ecosystems such as SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud ERP, and enterprise integration technologies, APIs, middleware, and data architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional teams in matrixed environments, influencing stakeholders, managing implementation partners, and driving successful project delivery.
• Expertise in enterprise architecture, solution design, governance, security, SOX compliance, audit controls, and application lifecycle management to ensure scalable and compliant solutions.
• Strategic thinker with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, capable of driving architecture decisions, process optimization, automation, and continuous business improvement.
• Travel Percentage: 10% Experience Level Senior Level