Tech & Solution Architect - Finance

Diageo; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Technology & Solution Architect Lead – Finance to lead design, delivery and governance of global Finance tech solutions. You will partner with Finance, technology and external partners to define requirements, manage delivery, and ensure compliant architectures across R2R, FP&A, and reporting.

The role requires 10+ years in SAP ERP/Finance tech, cloud tech, and strong stakeholder relationships. Based in Bengaluru with a hybrid/onsite posture and exposure to global markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of technology experience in SAP ERP, Finance systems and cloud technologies.
• Fluent English and ability to influence senior stakeholders across markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery and governance of Finance technology solutions.
• Partner with Finance and EA teams to align with enterprise standards.
• Drive platform reuse and simplify complex Finance architectures across R2R, FP&A, and reporting.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Finance architecture

ERP integration

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP BDC

SAC

Datasphere

Job description

Job Title: Technology & Solution Architect Lead – Finance Level: L4 Location: India Reports To: Tech & Delivery Director Department: GBS

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to Smirnoff and Don Julio, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Function: Finance at Diageo is about more than the numbers, it’s about shaping the decisions behind them. From guiding investment to unlocking growth, this team plays a critical role in how we perform today and how we plan for tomorrow. You’ll work with data, insight and digital tools to influence strategy and help drive a business that operates at global scale. It’s a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, and where you’ll be supported to build your skills, grow your career and make a real impact.

About the team: About the role: Purpose of the Role: This role will lead the design, delivery and ongoing management of technology solutions across Finance capabilities, providing strategic, scalable and robust technical solutions to support the Finance transformation agenda. The role will partner with Finance stakeholders, technology teams and strategic suppliers to define solution requirements, manage technology delivery, and ensure effective governance across the Finance technology landscape.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the solution architecture and delivery agenda for the Finance functional area, ensuring technology solutions support Finance transformation objectives across Record to Report (R2R), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controlling, Treasury, Tax and Compliance.
• Understanding of Reporting and Analytics tools that support financial process is a must. Tools include SAP BDC, SAC, Datasphere etc.
• Partner with Finance, Enterprise Architecture and Delivery teams to define technology strategies, evaluate solution options and ensure Finance capabilities are delivered through scalable, secure and compliant solutions aligned to enterprise standards.
• Own end-to-end solution architecture for Finance initiatives, ensuring alignment across SAP, digital platforms, data solutions, reporting capabilities and integration architectures.
• Support business case development, solution assessments and technology investment decisions by defining technical requirements, evaluating platform capabilities and ensuring alignment to architectural principles and target-state roadmaps.
• Drive simplification, standardisation and value realisation across Finance solutions by promoting platform reuse, reducing technology complexity and aligning initiatives to enterprise technology strategies.
• Ensure appropriate governance across Finance technology solutions, including architecture reviews, security, controls, audit requirements, regulatory compliance and operational readiness throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Partner with the SAP COE and external SI as needed

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of Finance technology architecture, enterprise applications and business proceses within large-scale transforation programmes
• Experience designing and governing complex Finance technology solutions across ERP, planning, reporting and analytics platforms.
• Ability to balance business requirements, technical constraints, risk considerations and long-term strategic objectives when evaluating solution options.
• Experience leading solution architecture activities across cross-functional programmes involving Finance, Technology and external delivery partners.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree. 10+ years of technology experience in SAP ERP, Finance systems and cloud technologies. Strong technical knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions, including core Finance processes and integrated business operations. Proven ability to translate Finance business requirements into scalable technology and solution architectures. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with senior Finance and Technology stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and influence cross-functional teams across Finance, Technology and GBS functions. Proven ability to influence at senior stakeholder level across multiple markets with strong networking, communication and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to provide effective and targeted communication to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working in distributed delivery environments (on-shore, off-shore and hybrid delivery models). Proven ability to manage internal and external delivery partners to achieve desired business outcomes. Fluent English.

Role Responsibilities

Flexible Working Statement: Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits Statement: We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Diversity statement: Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Bangalore Karle Town SEZ Additional Locations :

With more than 200 brands sold in over 180 countries, we are home to a diverse portfolio of drinks enjoyed around the world. Every day, our talented colleagues bring creativity, expertise and passion to the brands people know and love. From established favourites to exciting new launches, the brands we build are shaped by culture, connected to local communities and made for life’s moments. By understanding our consumers and building strong, trusted relationships with our customers, we help our brands remain relevant, distinctive, and accessible. Our founders, including Arthur Guinness, John Walker and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose ambition and ingenuity helped shape the drinks industry. Today, that pioneering spirit lives on through our people. Join us and you’ll work alongside talented colleagues from around the world, bringing together different perspectives, experiences and specialist skills. Together, you’ll challenge convention, explore new possibilities and help shape a more inclusive and sustainable future. You’ll be empowered to learn, grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact.

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