Principal Solution Architect

For over 29 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as: 

• Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA)  
• Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)  
• AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)  
• One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023) 

With 3,700+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m , Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe. 

Job Description

As a Principal Financial Solution Architect , you will be the strategic authority for designing and delivering Oracle Financials Cloud solutions across large-scale, multi-country transformation programmes.

This role is ideal for a T-shaped leader with deep expertise across core Financials modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, Tax, and Revenue Management) , combined with the ability to architect across adjacent domains including Procurement, PPM, and Supply Chain .

• Lead solution architecture for complex Finance transformation programmes
• Design end-to-end finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, and Order-to-Cash
• Engage C-suite stakeholders (CFO, Finance Directors) to define finance strategy and transformation roadmaps
• Define target operating models for global finance functions, including shared services and centres of excellence
• Lead financial data, controls, compliance, and reporting strategies across the enterprise landscape
• Drive standardisation, automation, and governance across finance processes
• Oversee integration across finance, procurement, projects, and supply chain domains
• Guide multi-disciplinary delivery teams across functional and technical workstreams
• Improve financial visibility, performance management, and decision support capabilities
• Mentor and develop the next generation of Oracle Financials consultants and architects

Qualifications

About You - Expertise & Experience

• Proven expertise in Oracle Financials Cloud (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, Tax)
• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes (R2R, P2P, O2C)
• Experience delivering large-scale finance transformation programmes
• Ability to engage and influence CFOs and senior finance stakeholders
• Knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and governance
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative, leadership mindset

Additional Information

Why Version 1?  

• Be part of a global Oracle practice of 700+ specialists
• Work on large-scale, enterprise Oracle Cloud programmes
• Join an award-winning consultancy recognised for innovation and delivery excellence
• Clear career progression, strong leadership support, and genuine investment in your growth
• A culture that values expertise, autonomy, and doing things properly
• Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews . 
• Significant training budget for certifications and further education. 
• Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out recognition platform celebrating achievement. 
• Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey. 
• Active ESG & CSR initiatives , allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes. 

Benefits include:  

• Quarterly performance-related profit share  
• Hybrid / Remote working flexibility 
• Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover 
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running 

This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.  

Malti Sharma, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM)  

#LI-MS3  

#LI-Hybrid  

We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers 

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!