Lead IT FAR Solution Architect

About the role

Zurich Insurance Group is transforming its end‑to‑end Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) landscape. As Lead IT FAR Solution Architect you will own the solution architecture across the full reporting chain, from Finance Hub through SAP FICO, GRDC consolidation, SAP Group Reporting and Disclosure Management, while shaping the next‑generation analytical platform on BDC and AWS.

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end architecture from Finance Hub ingest through FICO, GRDC, Group Reporting and Disclosure Management.
• Lead solution design for GR/GRDC consolidation flows and upstream FICO dependencies.
• Architect the Finance Hub integration layer and the Disclosure Management connection to Group Reporting.
• Shape BDC / Data Sphere as the analytical and automation platform alongside the SAP core on AWS.
• Partner with central finance functions and business units to accelerate the financial close cycle.
• Own architecture decisions, lead design reviews and resolve cross‑stream technical risks.

Required profile

• 8+ years in IT solution architecture or senior SAP technical consulting.
• Deep hands‑on expertise in SAP FICO; experience with SAP Group Reporting (S/4HANA) and GRDC is a strong advantage.
• Understanding of the full FAR chain – Finance Hub, FICO close, GRDC roll‑ups, Group Reporting, Disclosure Management.
• Comfortable working at code/config level – prototyping, reviewing specs and validating implementations.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Required skills

• SAP FICO
• SAP Group Reporting (S/4HANA)
• GRDC consolidation
• Data Sphere / BDC analytical platform
• AWS cloud services

What we offer

• Access to healthy food options, fitness facilities and collaborative workspaces.
• Excellent public‑transport links to the Zurich campus on Lake Zurich.
• Learning resources, on‑the‑job development and continuous empowerment.
• Opportunity to work in a sustainable, award‑winning workplace with top talent.