Ifs Finance Lead Architect

Key responsibilities Partner with finance leadership to align IFS capabilities with strategic objectives and identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and achieve business goals Design and architect comprehensive IFS Finance solutions encompassing module configurations integrations data models and customizations ensuring alignment with overall enterprise architecture standards Develop the long-term IFS Cloud roadmap for financial applications including defining target architecture building blocks milestones and conducting cost-benefit analysis Analyse and recommend various implementation options Reuse vs Buy vs Build across the IFS ERP application estate to determine the most suitable approach Analyse map systems and services engaging with the business to understand end-to-end value chains and ensuring the right financial controls are in place Lead the elicitation analysis and documentation of complex business requirements for IFS Finance functionalities translating them into clear functional and non-functional specifications Act as a key liaison between finance stakeholders and technical implementation teams ensuring technical solutions accurately reflect business needs and effectively communicating technology recommendations Analyze existing financial business processes identify inefficiencies and propose optimized workflows leveraging IFS best practices and system capabilities Guide and support the configuration of IFS Financials modules and oversee participate in testing cycles UAT SIT Define data requirements for finance modules ensuring data integrity migration strategies reporting capabilities are robust and contributing to solution design standards and governance Required Experience Skills Experience in leading teams process implementations managing and delegating projects Well versed with KPIs across finance processes Must be capable of leading teams with investigations finding RCAs and can think of user experience Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with a collaborative work style that fosters cooperation teamwork and effective stakeholder management Ability to break down silos and exercise discretion and good judgment understanding the broader impact of decisions on the company Exceptional time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Strong capacity to coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders Proactive and eager to learn with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously Team player with a willingness to grow within a complex organization Open-minded and comfortable working in a diverse international environment High integrity and personal ethics with professional communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information and sensitive situations Strong investigative problem-solving and decision-making abilities Proven ability to manage complex projects and initiatives Total Experience 12 to 15 Years At least 7 years of experience in IFS Apps 10 Cloud finance functional area with 5 years in a leadership role Working experience in IFS Cloud implementation as a Functional Consultant or Architect Bachelor s degree in engineering or any other equivalent degree IFS Cloud implementation experience is desirable Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website apply for a position or to perform a job please contact us by emailing