What Do You Need to Start?To succeed in this role, you should bring a strategic blend of analytics expertise, domain knowledge in IFAO and SCM, and strong leadership in solutioning and client engagement.Core Skills & Experience: 12+ years of experience in designing and delivering enterprise analytics solutions, with a focus on IFAO (Intelligent Finance Accounts Operations) Proven experience in architecting analytics solutions across domains such as O2C / P2P/ R2R / Financial Planning & Analysis Strong understanding of IFAO processes including cost allocation, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management Ability to identify and implement AI/ML use cases to drive business outcomes in finance and operations Fair understanding in Analytical Tools and AI ecosystem, ETL and Visualization Tools, not restricted to: Power BI for enterprise-grade reporting and dashboarding Azure Synapse, Azure ML, and Data Factory/ Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred, Oracle, Dynamics 365) and integration with analytics platforms Strong grasp of data modelling, data integration, and governance principlesLeadership & Communication: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with finance, operations, data engineering, and delivery teams Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience in responding to RFPs, crafting solution proposals, and supporting go-to-market strategy Ability to assess and communicate financial impact (P&L, ROI) of proposed analytics solutionsRequirementsRoles and ResponsibilitiesAs a Lead Analytics Solution Architect (RFP), you will: Collaborate with product, delivery, and GTM teams to respond to RFPs with compelling and technically sound proposals Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and high-performance analytics solutions tailored to IFAO Translate business requirements into technical architecture and solution blueprints Drive innovation by integrating AI/ML use cases such as financial forecasting, spend analytics, inventory optimization, and operational risk analytics Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, data governance, and compliance requirements________________________________________General Responsibilities / Accountabilities Serve as the technical authority for IFAO analytics solutions in client engagements Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud, AI, and enterprise analytics Mentor junior architects and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation Develop and maintain solution accelerators and reusable assets for common analytics scenarios Ensure solutions are cost-optimized, maintainable, and scalable across industries________________________________________Qualifications CA, MBA, Bachelors in Finance, Supply Chain, or related field Minimum 6 years in architecting analytics solutions for finance and operations Fair understanding in emerging technologies AI / Agentic