Managing Solution Architect

Job DescriptionWhat 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 & Experience12+ 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 & AnalysisStrong 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.Leadership & CommunicationAbility 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 solutions.Roles 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 IFAOTranslate 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 / AccountabilitiesServe 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.QualificationsCA, 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