Business Solution Architect – Finance & Accounting

Job Description:

  • Design end-to-end Finance & Accounting service delivery solutions across Source to Pay, Order to Cash, and Record to Report.
  • Assess client requirements and translate them into scalable operating models.
  • Develop service delivery strategies using onshore, nearshore, offshore, and hybrid delivery models.
  • Design organizational structures, staffing models, governance frameworks, and service management models.
  • Identify process improvement and automation opportunities using workflow, AI, OCR, RPA, and analytics solutions.
  • Use internal and external benchmark data to establish productivity assumptions, staffing estimates, cost models, performance targets, and service level commitments.
  • Analyze transaction volumes, handling times, complexity factors, and operating metrics.
  • Develop capacity models and forecasts for deal pricing and business cases.
  • Lead F&A solution responses for RFPs, RFIs, and client pursuits.
  • Develop solution narratives, executive summaries, staffing approaches, transition methodologies, and service delivery models.
  • Collaborate with pricing teams on cost models and commercial recommendations.
  • Support proposal reviews and align solution, pricing, and operational assumptions.
  • Participate in client presentations, solution workshops, and due diligence sessions.
  • Facilitate discovery workshops to understand client objectives, pain points, and requirements.
  • Present solution recommendations to executive stakeholders.
  • Respond to client questions regarding operating models, transformation opportunities, staffing, governance, and delivery capabilities.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the sales lifecycle.
  • Develop transition and implementation approaches for new engagements.
  • Assess transition risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Define governance, reporting, and continuous improvement frameworks.
  • Support handoff from sales to implementation teams.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 8+ years of Finance & Accounting operations, consulting, outsourcing, shared services, or business process services experience.
  • 3+ years designing solutions for F&A outsourcing, managed services, or shared services organizations.
  • Experience supporting large-scale RFP responses and competitive pursuits.
  • Strong understanding of F&A process areas and operating models.
  • Experience building staffing, productivity, and financial models using benchmark data.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Strong business writing and executive presentation skills.
  • Preferred: Experience in BPO, shared services, consulting, or finance transformation environments.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle.
  • Preferred: Experience with automation technologies including RPA, OCR, AI, and workflow platforms.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits:

  • Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one.
  • Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future.
  • Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
  • Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization.
  • Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.
  • Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.
  • Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Bonus or incentive eligibility based on business need.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Voluntary dental and vision programs.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time.
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