Senior Technical Architect

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:
1.    Automation & Transformation Initiatives
- Lead, design, and execute automation projects within the finance function.
2.    Understanding of latest tools/applications available in market which suits finance requirement
- Evaluate business needs and recommend suitable automation/tech solutions
- Drive continuous improvement for scalability, speed, and accuracy
3.    Process Improvement & Governance
- Develop, standardize, and maintain SOPs for finance processes.
- Identify process gaps and implement improvement plans.
- Align with IT team on aspects including VAPT, system stress testing, compliance checks.  
4.    Techno-Functional Responsibilities
- Collaborate with IT, Cybersecurity, CGS, and Finance leadership for system enhancements.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Lead UAT, testing cycles, and implementation activities.
5.    BRD Ownership
- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for new projects or enhancements.
- Create detailed BRDs with process flows, use cases, functional needs, and acceptance criteria.
- Align stakeholders and ensure BRD sign-off.
- Coordinate with IT and vendors to ensure BRD adherence during development.
6.    Vendor Execution & Management
- Manage and coordinate with external vendors, consultants, and implementation partners.
- Oversee vendor deliverables, timeline adherence, and quality controls.
- Evaluate vendor proposals, performance, and project compatibility.
- Facilitate system demos, POCs, testing, and deployment with vendor teams.
- Coordinate with cyber security team to ensure compliance with security, data protection, and IT governance standards.
7.    Tools & ERPs Understanding
- NetSuite
- Project Suite
- SAP
- Oracle Fusion
8.    Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with HODs, IT, CGS, and cybersecurity for smooth execution of transformation initiatives.
- Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to senior management.
- Align business and technology teams throughout the project lifecycle.
9.    Execution, Planning & Reporting
- Drive end-to-end project execution from planning, documentation, testing, and go live.
- Create reports, dashboards, and insights for leadership.
- Support decision-making through evaluations and analytical recommendations
Relevant experience and skills: 
•    Strong finance background (MBA Finance, CA Inter)
•    Experience in finance transformation, automation, and ERP functional roles.
•    Strong analytical mindset and problem solving skills.
Excellent documentation skills (BRDs, SOPs, process flows).

Mandatory Competencies