Sr Architect Finance Reporting

MetLife • Cary, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Enterprise Architecture at MetLife ensures a holistic strategy and approach to technology solutions by working broadly and globally across the company. We drive MetLife toward a simplified and consistent architecture, enabling quality, agility, and cost-effectiveness. We support all areas of MetLife in developing and implementing enterprise and GTO strategies--including Business Units, Global Operations, Application Development, Information Security, Data & Analytics, and Infrastructure. MetLife is seeking a Sr Architect to drive enterprise and solution architecture for Finance Reporting, FP&A, and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platforms. Reporting directly to the Chief Architect of Corporate Systems, this role will be responsible for defining architectural roadmaps and delivering solution designs aligned to Finance transformation initiatives. The Architect will lead the design of innovative, cloud-native enterprise solutions spanning financial reporting systems, planning and forecasting platforms, and performance management tools. This role will ensure alignment with enterprise strategies, standards, and roadmaps by building strong relationships across Finance, Technology, and enterprise partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and architecting enterprise business solutions.
• Minimum 3 years of ERP experience (any major ERP platform).
• Experience architecting enterprise solutions using cloud technologies (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS).
• Strong background in application, data, security, and infrastructure architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Agile delivery methodologies, preferably SAFe.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with Workday Financials and related Finance systems.
• Applied experience in data-centric Finance architectures and analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with Workiva for financial reporting and compliance.
• Experience with Azure PaaS services and cloud-native Finance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year architectural roadmaps aligning Finance strategic goals with modern enterprise architecture principles.
• Deliver secure, scalable, and fit-for-purpose solutions in an agile framework through collaboration with AppDev, Finance, and engineering teams.
• Serve as the domain expert and technical authority for Finance reporting, FP&A, and EPM technologies.
• Architect and integrate solutions across ERP platforms, planning tools, and reporting systems.
• Leverage cloud technologies (preferably Azure) to enable PaaS-centric enterprise solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends relevant to Finance and performance management.
• Establish and enforce architectural governance, standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering technical growth and innovation.
• Evangelize modern architecture practices across the Corporate Systems domain through training, publishing, and mentoring.

Benefits

• Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families.
• We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability.
• We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees