Technical Integration Architect – Finance Systems (Contract)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid – approximately 2 days per week onsite, including Thursdays) Rate: c.£450–£550 per day, depending on experience Job Type: Contract: initial 3–4 months Start Date: ASAP IR35 Status: Expected outside IR35 We are currently looking for an experienced Technical Integration Architect to join a UK organisation on an initial 3–4 month contract, supporting the implementation of a new Vena FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) platform .

This is a hands-on technical role focused on designing and delivering integrations between Vena and the organisation's existing finance, HR and operational systems. Working closely with Finance, IT and an external implementation partner, you will take ownership of the integration architecture, including data flows, APIs, middleware, security, testing and production deployment.

We are particularly interested in candidates who combine strong architecture experience with practical technical delivery skills, rather than those working solely at a high-level design or governance level. Previous experience with Vena or similar Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platforms would be beneficial but is not essential.

Design and deliver end-to-end integrations between Vena and existing finance, HR and operational systems. Define integration architecture, data flows, source-to-target mappings and technical requirements. Design and develop APIs, database connections, data endpoints and middleware using SQL, ETL/ELT and related technologies.

Establish data transformation, reconciliation, monitoring, exception handling and recovery processes. Implement appropriate security, authentication and access controls. Work with Finance and IT stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Lead integration testing, troubleshooting, production deployment and cutover. Produce technical documentation, interface specifications and support runbooks, ensuring effective knowledge transfer. Key

Requirements

Strong experience in Technical Integration Architecture, Solution Architecture or Systems Integration, including hands-on delivery. Proven experience integrating cloud/SaaS platforms with existing enterprise systems. Excellent technical knowledge of APIs, SQL, databases, ETL/ELT and middleware technologies.

Experience designing and building secure data interfaces and endpoints across multiple systems. Strong understanding of data mapping, transformation, reconciliation, monitoring and integration security. Knowledge of financial data structures, including chart of accounts, finance master data and dimensional modelling.

Experience delivering solutions through design, development, testing and production deployment. Strong problem-solving, documentation and stakeholder communication skills. Desirable Experience: Experience with Vena, Anaplan, Oracle EPM, Workday Adaptive Planning or similar FP&A/EPM platforms.

Knowledge of Azure integration services, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Fabric or Power Platform. Experience integrating ERP, HR, payroll or other enterprise applications. Relevant architecture, cloud or integration certifications.

Initial 3–4 month contract, with an ASAP start. Day rate of c.£450–£550, depending on experience. Expected outside IR35 Hybrid working – approximately 2 days per week onsite in Manchester, including Thursdays. Opportunity to own the technical integration solution from architecture through to production.

Collaborative project working alongside Finance, IT and an external implementation partner.

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