Finance System Architect

Finance System Architect Apply now Date: Mar 7, 2026 Location: Warsaw, PL Company: AkzoNobel About AkzoNobel Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.   For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com    © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved. About the role   As Architect – Finance Systems, you will define and evolve the global finance architecture and technology roadmap, ensuring solutions deliver business value and fit our enterprise standards. You’ll provide technical direction across Delivery and Operations, guiding large-scale change programs and modernizing finance capabilities in line with our digital transformation. This role reports to the Domain Architect, Enabling Functions.   Key responsibilities   Define target architecture for Finance and connected domains (process, data, application, and integration views). Lead architecture decisions for the finance technology stack and supporting infrastructure. Shape and govern major SAP initiatives, including S/4HANA transformation and Central Finance patterns. Ensure solutions meet business requirements (FP&A, financial operations, treasury) and enterprise architecture standards. Establish and maintain architecture principles, standards, and reference designs for finance platforms. Partner with delivery, operations, and business leaders to translate strategy into executable roadmaps. Identify risks, dependencies, and technical debt across the finance landscape; propose pragmatic remediation plans. Communicate architecture trade-offs and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including C-level leaders.   Job requirements   10+ years of experience in a large, global organization across architecture and delivery/operational contexts. Deep understanding of FP&A and end-to-end financial operations (strategic through service layers). Proven expertise with SAP S/4HANA, including S/4 transformation and SAP on-premise ERP landscapes. Hands-on knowledge of SAP Central Finance and intercompany processes. Experience with finance platforms spanning financial planning and treasury solutions. Demonstrated architecture leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments; strong governance mindset. Strong analytical/problem-solving skills to address cross-domain architectural challenges. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including influencing and aligning C-level stakeholders.   What we offer   Competitive salary.  Yearly bonus. Comprehensive medical coverage through Lux Med, including a dental package. Access to modern work tools and office space. Learning Cafeteria, including access to Linkedin Learning. Flexibility to work in a hybrid model (3 days from the office/ 2 days from home). Possibility to acquire professional certifications, such as Lean Six Sigma belt.