PeopleSoft Financial Architect (contract outside IR35) Hybrid

PeopleSoft Solution Architect (AP, AR) Digital Finance Transformation - Global IT Services Provider

Up to £600 p/d outside IR35

Initial 6 months (extensions likely)

Hybrid with 1 day a week in either London or Brighton

We are seeking an experienced PeopleSoft Solution Architect with 10+ years of proven expertise in leading large-scale PeopleSoft transformation programs, particularly within Finance modules. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, with a strong background in solution design, workflow optimization, and systems integration.

This role demands a strategic thinker with deep technical and functional understanding of PeopleSoft Financials, capable of leading architecture design and providing expert guidance throughout the solution lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and solution design for PeopleSoft Financials transformation programs.
• Provide deep functional and technical expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) modules.
• Define and design scalable, secure, and optimized workflow solutions to streamline financial operations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional consultants, developers, and project managers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Oversee system configuration, customizations, integrations, and data migrations.
• Provide thought leadership and direction on best practices, governance, and standards.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
• Support performance tuning, system upgrades, and patch implementations.
• Mentor junior architects and functional consultants.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with PeopleSoft Financials.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in at least 2-3 full lifecycle PeopleSoft transformation projects.
• Expertise in configuring and optimizing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) modules.
• Strong understanding of PeopleSoft workflow tools, integration broker, and related technologies.
• Experience with complex system integrations and third-party applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of cloud migration strategies and hybrid environments is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• PeopleSoft certifications or equivalent credentials.
• Exposure to Oracle Cloud Financials or other ERP platforms is an advantage.