Solution Architect - Finance & Accounting (APAC)

Location: Anywhere in India supporting APAC market specially ASEAN

Practice: IBM Consulting - Business Operations

Role Overview:

- IBM Consulting is seeking a senior Solution Architect for the ASEAN market with deep Finance & Accounting (F&A) expertise preferably with some cross functional knowledge of Procurement operations

- This role is pivotal in client-facing solution design, analytical deal shaping, and end-to-end transformation architecture, covering Target Operating Model (TOM), Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), and transition to steady-state delivery.

- The ideal candidate combines strong financial domain depth, exceptional analytical capability, and hands-on delivery experience, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, outcome-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Architecture:

- Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Finance & Accounting transformations (OTC, PTP, RTR, FP&A), with integration to Procurement and adjacent functions.

- Design Target Operating Models (TOMs) including governance, service delivery constructs, location strategy, and role definitions.

- Drive Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) initiatives aligned to standardization, simplification, and automation objectives.

- Develop quantitative, data-driven solution models, including headcount sizing, productivity assumptions, transition curves, and business cases.

Client Engagement & Deal Support:

- Act as a client-facing Solution Architect for ASEAN pursuits, workshops, and executive discussions.

- Partner with Sales and Delivery leaders to shape compelling, value-based proposals.

- Lead solution storytelling with strong financial modelling, analytics, and insight-driven narratives.

- Translate client pain points into scalable, outcome-oriented solutions.

Delivery & Transition Support:

- Support deal transition, mobilization, and early delivery phases, ensuring solution integrity is maintained post-signing.

- Collaborate closely with delivery teams to ensure feasibility, scalability, and risk mitigation.

- Provide architecture governance during early delivery to stabilize operations and achieve target outcomes.

Transformation & Digital Enablement:

- Identify opportunities for automation, analytics, and AI-led enablement within F&A and Procurement processes.

- (Bonus) Contribute technical perspective on RPA, workflow, analytics, or AI platforms to strengthen solution differentiation.

- Ensure solutions are aligned with IBM's digital and transformation frameworks.

Required Experience & Skills:

Core Requirements:

- 18+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting operations, transformation, or consulting roles.

- Cross-functional exposure to Procurement / P2P and integration with F&A processes.

Proven experience in:

- Target Operating Model (TOM) design

- Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)

- Large-scale transformation or outsourcing solutions

- Extensive client-facing experience, including workshops, solution presentations, and executive discussions.

- Exceptional analytical and numerical capability - strong comfort with financial models, assumptions, and scenario analysis.

- Hands-on delivery experience in global or regional engagements.

Industry Experience (Preferred):

- Industrial Manufacturing

- Distribution / Supply Chain-led enterprises

Additional / Preferred Qualifications (Bonus):

- Exposure to automation technologies (RPA, workflow, analytics, AI) from a solution or architecture standpoint.

- Prior experience supporting shared services, GBS, or BPO models.

- Experience working across ASEAN markets with cultural and regulatory awareness.

- Ability to bridge business, operations, and technology in solution design.

Success Profile:

The successful candidate will be:

- Highly structured and analytical

- Comfortable operating at C-suite and senior leadership levels

- Able to balance strategic design with delivery realism

- Passionate about transformation, numbers, and outcomes