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Lead IT Business Architect

Full TimeHybrid
Chicago, Illinois

, Chicago, Illinois 60601 • Michael Page - Chicago, Illinois

Strategic IT Business Architect

Play a strategic role at the intersection of IT, Finance, and Supply Chain. Lead high-visibility ERP and product costing initiatives.

Our client is a large North American consumer products manufacturer undergoing significant technology and finance transformation initiatives.

Job Description

Partner with IT, Supply Chain, and Operations Finance teams to deliver technology solutions aligned with business goals. Serve as the subject matter expert for ERP product costing and manufacturing finance processes. Configure and support standard costing, material ledger, actual costing, and cost object controlling capabilities. Lead requirements gathering, solution design, testing, implementation, and ongoing system enhancements. Drive continuous process improvement and support month-end and year-end financial close activities. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure system integration, reporting accuracy, and successful project delivery.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Lead IT Business Architect should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of ERP, finance technology, product costing, or related business systems experience.
  • Strong expertise in product costing, manufacturing cost accounting, and ERP implementations within manufacturing environments.
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects, influence stakeholders, and drive business outcomes.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
  • Opportunity to influence enterprise technology strategy and business transformation initiatives.
  • Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional decision-making.
  • Collaborative environment with significant ownership and impact.

Interested? Apply today.