Solution Architect at Unity Advisory

About Unity Advisory Unity Advisory is a new-generation professional services firm built for an AI-enabled world. We operate a lean, conflict-free, and client-centric model that integrates advanced technology and AI into every workstream. With no audit practice, we are free from traditional conflicts and legacy silos. This allows us to move faster, collaborate openly, and focus entirely on creating value for clients. Our flat structure and collaborative culture empower exceptional people to deliver exceptional work. We combine deep advisory expertise with cutting-edge data, AI, and commercial insight to help clients navigate complex challenges faster, smarter, and with greater clarity. At Unity, we are redefining how expert advisory is delivered—one innovative engagement at a time. The Role We are looking for a highly capable, commercially minded Solution Architect to join Unity Advisory, operating across both client-facing engagements and internal platform initiatives to design and deliver scalable, AI-enabled, and data-driven solutions. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role responsible for translating complex business requirements into end-to-end solution designs spanning enterprise systems, data platforms, AI capabilities, integrations, and workflows. A key focus of this role is shaping architectures that integrate modern cloud platforms, enterprise applications (ERP/EPM/CRM), and emerging GenAI capabilities, ensuring solutions are practical, secure, cost-effective, and aligned to measurable business outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of enterprise architecture, data and AI systems, and business transformation, with a clear opportunity to influence solution standards, support proposition development, and shape how Unity delivers technology-enabled advisory at scale. What You’ll Do Unity operates in a fast-paced, high-trust environment. You will lead the design of solutions that connect business strategy with robust, scalable technology delivery. End-to-End Solution Architecture - Lead the design of end-to-end solution architectures across client engagements and internal initiatives, covering applications, data, integrations, workflows, and AI components. - Translate business requirements into clear architectural designs, including process flows, system interactions, data models, and non-functional requirements. - Define and evaluate architecture options, recommending solutions based on value, scalability, cost, security, and delivery feasibility. - Ensure solutions are pragmatic and implementable, balancing strategic design with real-world constraints. Enterprise Platforms, Data & AI Integration - Design solutions integrating enterprise platforms such as ERP, EPM, CRM, workflow, and reporting systems. - Architect data flows and integration patterns across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and enterprise environments. - Incorporate AI and automation capabilities, including: - AI-enabled workflows and copilots - Data-driven decision systems - Automation and intelligent process orchestration - Align solution design with modern data platforms and AI architectures, ensuring interoperability and scalability. Architecture Standards, Governance & Quality - Ensure all solutions meet standards for security, resilience, performance, maintainability, and governance. - Define and apply architecture principles, design patterns, and reference models. - Support architecture governance and assurance, ensuring consistency across engagements. - Embed best practices in integration design, data handling, and system interoperability. Delivery Leadership & Execution Support - Provide architectural leadership throughout delivery, supporting teams in resolving design challenges, dependencies, and trade-offs. - Work closely with engineers, data specialists, product leads, and client stakeholders to ensure solutions are well understood and effectively implemented. - Adapt architectures as requirements evolve, maintaining alignment with business outcomes. - Contribute to delivery planning, estimation, and technical risk management. Pre-Sales & Proposition Development - Support pre-sales activities by shaping solution designs, architecture narratives, and demonstrations. - Contribute to business cases, statements of work, and commercial proposals. - Help articulate the value of technology solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Strengthen Unity’s propositions through reusable assets and architecture-led thinking. Capability Building & Innovation - Develop reusable architecture patterns, templates, accelerators, and reference architectures. - Stay current with emerging technologies across AI, data, automation, and cloud, identifying opportunities to create client value. - Contribute to the evolution of Unity’s AI- and data-enabled delivery model. - Support and mentor team members, helping to build architectural capability across the firm. What You Bring Solution Architecture Expertise - Strong experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or Enterprise Architect in complex environments. - Proven ability to design end-to-end business and technology solutions across multiple domains. - Experience producing architecture artefacts such as solution blueprints, logical architectures, integration diagrams, and option assessments. - Ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery pragmatism. Enterprise, Data & Integration Architecture Strong understanding of: - Application and enterprise architecture - Integration patterns, APIs, and data flows - Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) - Security and non-functional design considerations - Experience designing solutions across enterprise systems and modern data platforms. - Familiarity with AI-enabled architectures, automation, and analytics-driven solutions. Business & Commercial Understanding - Good understanding of finance processes and enterprise functions, with the ability to link technology design to business outcomes. - Strong commercial awareness, including the ability to evaluate trade-offs between cost, value, and complexity. - Experience contributing to estimates, business cases, and delivery plans. Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership - Strong stakeholder management skills, able to engage senior business leaders and technical teams. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architecture concepts clearly. - Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments. - Comfortable leading design discussions and influencing decision-making. Delivery Mindset - Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with iterative solution development. - Hands-on and adaptable, with a focus on practical, outcome-driven delivery. - Experience supporting delivery teams through complex implementations and change. Nice to Have - Experience in consulting, advisory, or transformation-led environments. - Exposure to finance transformation, managed services, or CFO technology landscapes. - Experience designing AI-enabled or data-driven solutions, including: - Copilots and conversational systems - Automation and agentic workflows - Analytics and decision-support platforms - Familiarity with architecture governance frameworks and delivery assurance practices. - Relevant architecture or cloud certifications. Why This Role Matters Unity Advisory is building a modern, technology-enabled advisory firm centred on AI, data, and scalable delivery models. This role is critical in shaping how we: - Design and deliver end-to-end client solutions - Integrate AI, data, and enterprise platforms into meaningful business outcomes - Build reusable, scalable architecture capabilities and assets - Enable smarter, faster, and more consistent delivery across engagements You will not just design solutions — you will help define how Unity Advisory delivers next-generation, AI-enabled advisory services at scale. Working at Unity Advisory A truly hybrid and flexible working environment. We offer the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven advisory services. You’ll be part of a high-impact finance function, empowered to shape how we scale our systems and processes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing business and accelerate your finance career. Additional Information At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process.