Sr. Solution Finance Architect:-----Job Description: Sr. Solution Finance Architect – Oracle Cloud Financials

Location: Offshore / Hybrid (as per engagement needs)

Role Level: Senior Principal / Lead Solution Architect

Target Client: Watlow-----Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Solution Finance Architect to lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and functional support of Oracle Cloud Financials for global projects. The candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and functional lead, driving requirement gathering, solution mapping, gap-fit analysis, and cross-module integration. The ideal candidate brings comprehensive hands-on expertise across core Oracle Cloud & EBS Financial modules and international business/tax requirements.

-----Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Design:
• Drive global Oracle Cloud Fusion Financials solution design, architecture, and deployment across financial modules including GL, AP, AR, FA, CE, Intercompany, Financials Accounting Hub (FAH), Revenue Management (RMCS), and BPM Approvals.
• Map business requirements to standard Oracle Cloud capabilities and design robust solution extensions (CEMLI/RICE components) where needed.
• Implementation & Project Execution:
• Lead functional delivery across all implementation lifecycle phases: requirements gathering, setup/configuration, functional spec documentation, testing (SIT/UAT), and cutover/go-live.
• Collaborate closely with technical development teams to specify table/column mappings, logic, and data structures for custom integrations and reporting.
• Prepare setup documents, production/non-production instance configurations, and end-to-end business flow test scripts.
• Specialized Financial & Tax Knowledge:
• Implement complex international tax solutions, such as European Union VAT scenarios (Triangulations, Chain Transactions, Reverse Charges, and Free Trade Zone rules).
• Support entity restructuring, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) rollouts, and multi-currency reconciliations.
• Stakeholder & Support Management:
• Act as primary functional point of contact (SPOC) and liaison between business stakeholders, middle/senior management, and delivery teams.
• Manage and escalate Oracle Service Requests (SRs) for swift resolution of critical platform bugs or environment issues.
• Provide post-go-live hypercare and L1/L2/L3 production support, including end-user training and mentorship for team members.

-----Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 15+ years of hands-on Oracle ERP & Cloud Consulting experience, with proven track record in Lead / Solution Architect roles for global enterprise clients.
• Technical & Module Expertise:
• Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets (FA), Cash Management (CE), Financials Accounting Hub (FAH), RMCS, and BPM Approvals.
• Oracle EBS Knowledge: Strong functional experience in EBS 11i / R12 finance modules, SLAM, and E-Business Tax.
• Education & Certifications:
• Master’s Degree / MBA in Financial Management or related field.
• Oracle Certified Implementation Specialist in Oracle Cloud GL, AP, or AR preferred.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong client-facing interaction skills with middle and senior executive leadership.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.