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Solutions Architect, Financial Information Systems page is loaded## Solutions Architect, Financial Information Systemslocations: London: Altrincham: Manchester: London - Great Portland Sttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0018547* Competitive Compensation and Benefits* Home Office Stipend* Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)* Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement* LinkedIn Learning Subscription* Flexible Work Environment* Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service* Accelerated Career Path* Award-Winning Culture & Community OutreachWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solutions Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Workday Financials and other financial systems applications across our EAP operations. This role will play a critical part in ensuring our financial systems are scalable, compliant, and aligned with business needs, particularly in the context of EAP - specific financial requirements such as VAT configuration and alternate account sets.**Duties and Responsibilities, Aligned with Key Results:****People:*** Create a positive team member experience as part of the broader Information Technology group.* Collaborate with Finance, Tax, and IT teams to understand business needs and translate them into scalable system solutions.**Client:*** Lead system upgrades, enhancements, and new module implementations with a focus on financial compliance and efficiency.* Provide guidance on best practices for financial systems architecture, data governance, and integration strategies.* Support acquisition-related financial systems integration and harmonization efforts.* Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to financial operations.**Value:*** Serve as the primary technical lead for Workday Financials in the UK region, ensuring optimal configuration and integration.* Architect and implement solutions for VAT setup, reporting, and compliance within Workday and other financial platforms.* Design and maintain alternate account sets to support statutory and management reporting requirements.* Stay informed on the latest Workday and other related financial application updates and product enhancements, communication these available features to stakeholders on a regular basis.* Configures and performs upkeep on the Workday system to meet Ryan’s business requirements and provide insight on best practices.* Follow all documented user and system control procedures, including support with User Access Reviews and Change Control processes.* Completes tasks efficiently and in a timely manner, reporting progress to managers.**Education:*** Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university, and five years related experience.* Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role supporting Workday Financials.* Strong understanding of EAP financial regulations, especially VAT configuration and reporting.* Experience with alternate account sets, statutory reporting, and financial data modeling.* Familiarity with other financial systems and tools (e.g., Prism Analytics, Project Billing, Revenue Management).* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.* Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.**Computer and Technology Skills:*** Workday Financials certification(s).* Experience supporting multinational financial operations.* Background in financial systems integration during mergers and acquisitions.**Certificates and Licenses:*** Valid driver's license required.**Work Environment:*** Standard indoor working environment.* Occasional long periods of sitting or standing while working.* Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.* Travel: Less than 10%Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.