About the job
Solutions Architect (Finance)
Location: Hybrid – London, Blackfriars
Join us at Merlin Entertainments as we transform the future of digital guest experiences across our iconic global attractions.
We are seeking a visionary Solutions Architect to help define the end to end design for financial systems in the organisation. You will contribute to the development of architectural principles and drive the technology strategy within the financial domain.
This individual will need to bring forward experience of architecting technical systems and integrating with ERP systems in the financial area of a business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Solution Development: Develop end-to-end solutions within the financial systems domain, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business objectives.
* Solution Design and Delivery: Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with industry standards.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with senior leadership and key business units to align with strategic initiatives.
* Agile Innovation: Evaluate emerging technologies and foster a culture of experimentation.
* Governance and Compliance: Provide oversight for projects/programmes, managing technical risks and ensuring adherence to enterprise standards.
Skills and Competencies:
* Expertise in scalable solution design.
* Strong knowledge of modern technologies (e.g., cloud computing, microservices, APIs, DevOps).
* Ability to lead and inspire teams.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Interview Process:
* Hiring Manager Intro
* Panel Discussion
* Final Interview
Our recruitment process typically takes around 4-5 weeks, but we’re always happy to work around your availability. You’ll have the opportunity to be supported by our external recruitment partner at different stages along the way.
Benefits
We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects. Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 28 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.
At Merlin Entertainments, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work — we celebrate individuality and strive to build an environment where everyone can thrive.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and identities, including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, religion, and veteran status.