FINANCE SOLUTION ARCHITECT

Salary: RM 10,000 – RM 15,000 per month

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Finance Solution Architect to lead and drive end-to-end ERP finance transformation projects for large organisations and multi-entity business groups.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership position involving finance solution architecture, business process advisory, ERP implementation and project delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with CFOs, Group Finance teams and senior stakeholders to understand business requirements, design finance solutions and oversee ERP implementation from initial discovery through system configuration, testing, migration and post-go-live support.

Candidates with experience in Oracle Fusion, SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Epicor, Acumatica, Sage Intacct or Workday Finance are welcome. Direct Oracle NetSuite experience is an advantage but is not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance Solution Architecture & Advisory

• Lead finance discovery sessions with CFOs, Group Finance teams and key stakeholders.

• Design and define finance solution architecture, including Chart of Accounts, entity structures, accounting policies and internal controls.

• Advise on tax requirements, Malaysian SST, e-Invoicing and management reporting.

• Understand business processes and recommend suitable ERP finance solutions.

2. End-to-End ERP Finance Implementation

• Lead the design and implementation of ERP finance solutions.

• Define finance system requirements and recommend standard ERP functionalities before considering customisation.

• Oversee finance module configuration, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets (FA), cash management and financial reporting.

• Establish integration strategies covering banking, payroll, billing systems and other enterprise applications.

• Oversee data migration, reporting development and system integration.

3. Project Delivery & Quality Assurance

Lead finance workstream delivery throughout the implementation lifecycle, including:

• System Integration Testing (SIT).

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Data migration.

• Cutover preparation and rehearsal.

• Go-live support and first month-end closing.

• Review system configurations, functional designs, reports and workflows.

• Identify implementation defects versus new business requirements.

• Manage project scope, change requests, impact assessments and delivery dependencies.

4. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and manage ERP finance consultants across multiple projects.

• Guide and mentor consultants in technical and functional finance matters.

• Manage approximately 2–3 concurrent projects at different implementation stages.

• Work closely with Project Managers and PMO teams to ensure timely project delivery.

• Engage with CFOs, Finance Directors and senior management to address business requirements.

5. Business Development & Practice Growth

• Lead presales activities, solution presentations and finance demonstrations for C-level executives.

• Prepare project estimates, Statements of Work (SOWs) and implementation proposals.

• Manage project budgets, resource allocation and staffing requirements.

• Develop reusable finance templates, implementation methodologies and delivery playbooks.

• Coach and develop consultants in structured problem-solving and executive communication.

Job Requirements

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in ERP finance consulting or finance transformation.

• Proven track record of leading at least 3 full-lifecycle ERP implementations from design through go-live.

• Strong experience handling multi-entity and multi-currency business environments.

• Experience managing finance implementation workstreams and leading project teams.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and engage confidently with senior finance stakeholders.

Finance & Technical Knowledge:

Strong understanding of:

• Record-to-Report (R2R).

• Procure-to-Pay (P2P).

• Order-to-Cash (O2C).

• Intercompany transactions and consolidation.

• Month-end closing and financial statements.

• Working knowledge of Malaysian SST, withholding tax and LHDN e-Invoicing.

• Hands-on ability to configure GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, cash management and financial reporting modules in a recognised ERP platform.

ERP Systems Exposure:

Experience with any of the following ERP systems is welcome:

• Oracle NetSuite

• Oracle Fusion

• SAP S/4HANA

• Microsoft Dynamics

• Infor

• Epicor

• Acumatica

• Sage Intacct

• Workday Finance

Note: Direct Oracle NetSuite experience is an advantage but is not a mandatory requirement. Candidates with strong experience in other recognised ERP platforms are encouraged to apply