Consolidation Solution Architect

We are supporting a specialist finance transformation consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Consolidation Solution Architect to take ownership of complex consolidation and reporting solution delivery across the UK. This is a senior, client-facing role suited to someone with strong hands-on consolidation systems experience, previous partner-side consulting experience, and the ability to lead the full architecture lifecycle from discovery and design workshops through to build, delivery and adoption. The role will focus predominantly on consolidation and reporting transformation, while also offering the opportunity to broaden into modern FP&A and planning technology over time. What you'll be doing

• Leading end-to-end solution architecture across consolidation and reporting projects
• Running design workshops with senior finance, reporting and controllership stakeholders
• Translating complex consolidation requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Owning solution design, model architecture, build, testing and deployment
• Advising clients on best practice across consolidation, close, reporting and governance
• Supporting hands-on configuration and build across consolidation technology projects
• Acting as the senior technical point of contact across delivery, scope and solution quality
• Working closely with client stakeholders to improve reporting processes and reduce manual workarounds
• Supporting the development of a growing consolidation practice
• Remaining open to learning and supporting wider planning and FP&A technologies where required What we're looking for
• Strong experience as a Consolidation Architect, Solution Architect or senior consolidation consultant
• Previous experience working for a consulting partner or implementation partner
• Proven ability to lead the full solution architecture lifecycle, including discovery, design workshops and hands-on build
• Strong understanding of consolidation, close, reporting and controllership processes
• Experience delivering complex finance systems or EPM transformation projects
• Relevant certification in a consolidation or EPM platform is required
• Confidence working with senior finance and accounting stakeholders
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to take ownership of solution quality, delivery approach and technical design
• Full legal right to work in the United Kingdom