Solutions Architect, Financial Information Systems

Why Ryan

• 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 Outreach

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 Ryans 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:

• Bachelors 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 drivers 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%