Integration Architect

We are looking for an Integration Architect to join the Finance Integration team within the Finance Department. In this role, you will define the integration approach for finance processes in alignment with ICT, monitor the execution of the plan, and coordinate Finance-side activities to achieve objectives. You will manage a structured team of internal and external resources (consultants and system integrators) across process assessment, gap analysis, and integration solution design, within a multi-country environment (Italy, Spain, France, Turkey).

Responsibilities

Define, jointly with internal ICT, the target integration architecture for finance processes (core ERP, satellite systems, data flows); Coordinate with ICT/Enterprise Architecture to align finance requirements with the technology roadmap; Lead the Integration Design & Governance team (internal and external consultants) across AS-IS process assessment, gap analysis vs. target model, and solution design (application architecture, integration patterns, master data); Oversee the finance integration plan: milestones, dependencies, risks, and escalation management; Drive the Finance Integration + IT Steering Committee (held bi-monthly) with CFO, CIO, M&A IT Manager, FP&A Director, F&A Director, and International CFO; Validate technology choices related to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday), iPaaS, master data management, and identity; Monitor delivery KPIs: adherence to plan, design quality, gap closure, and time-to-go-live; Support the multi-country rollout strategy, ensuring consistency between the standard model and local specificities; Coordinate collaboration with system integrators and external consultants during both design and delivery phases

Requirements

Degree in Management Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent; 7-8 years of experience in roles such as Finance Architect / Integration Lead / Solution Architect within finance programs; Proven experience in multi-country finance transformation programs; Strong knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or Workday Finance (at least one platform at an architectural level as SAP); Proficiency in enterprise integration patterns: APIs, events (Kafka), ETL/ELT, iPaaS (Talend, Informatica, Azure Data Factory, MuleSoft); Experience managing multi-vendor teams (Big4 firms, system integrators) on complex programs; Excellent influencing and negotiation skills in senior and cross-functional environments; Fluent English (C1+); native or equivalent Italian proficiency; Ability to translate finance requirements into sustainable architectural solutions

Nice to have

Ability to translate finance requirements into sustainable architectural solutions; Excellent influencing and negotiation skills; Growth mindset; Entrepreneurship, innovation and inclusion values

Benefits

Total compensation of € 56.000 – € 70.000 including a variable component linked to performance; Wellbeing Digital Wallet from € 4.400 per year for travel, medical expenses, parental support, sports, and reimbursements for personal services such as childcare and caregiving; Hybrid work model with autonomy over when to come into the office; 4-day week; Tailored learning paths and development opportunities within an international group; Inclusive workplace built on trust, collaboration, and diverse perspectives