Finance Data Architect - Modeling/MDM - Remote - £600 a day Inside IR35

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document robust conceptual and logical data models for complex financial master data domains.
• Harmonise Legacy data structures and reverse-engineer existing models into a modern, unified format.
• Collaborate closely with Finance Directors to map requirements for regulatory reporting, tax compliance, and automated accounting workflows.
• Ensure all logical models align with a modern, cloud-first Lakehouse architecture (Databricks).
• Define data standards, data lineage, and master data governance guardrails for the finance stream.

Skills/Background

• Proven Data Architecture Expertise: A strong track record acting as a Data Architect on enterprise scale transformation or migration programs.
• Deep Modeling Skills: Expert in conceptual and logical data modelling (experience with tools like Erwin, Hackolade, dbt, or similar).
• Finance Domain Knowledge: A strong understanding of core finance data entities (Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, entity structures, and accounting principles).
• Modern Cloud Stack Exposure: Experience operating within a modern data ecosystem-ideally Azure Databricks (Medallion/Delta Lake architecture).
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to facilitate workshops and challenge senior finance business stakeholders.