Business Solution Architect - Senior Manager

Job description

Grade:

B

Job Title:

Business Solution Architect

Team:

Innovation & Deployment

Locations:

Canary Wharf or UK-wide

Capability:

Audit

Service line:

Central Audit

Contract type:

Permanent

Summary of role purpose:

The Business Solution Architect is responsible for translating strategic business objectives into integrated, scalable solutions. Reporting to the Lead Architect, this role is key in the intent of business portfolio leads into a structured, evidence-based view of the business capabilities, value streams, and target operating model the function needs - and then converts that into a prioritised, outcome-anchored roadmap that drives the technology backlog. The Business Solution Architect works closely with both technical and non-technical teams to turn requirements into practical, effective solutions, and supports the ongoing rationalisation and enhancement of tools - especially incorporating AI-driven capabilities wherever possible.

Description of the role:

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and the business portfolio Directors to capture requirements and help shape solutions that support business goals, ensuring business intent is captured before it reaches solution design

• Design and document business processes, workflows, and how information flows and translate that into clear structured business architecture capabilities, value streams and operating-model implications.

• Ensure solutions adhere to established design and architectural standards, and assist in evolving those standards as needs change.

• Work with engineering and product teams to ensure seamless integration and implementation of business solutions.

• Identify where AI and automation create genuine business value within the audit value stream defining the business case.

• Advocate for user-centric design, ensuring solutions are usable and add meaningful value.

• Support change management and user adoption efforts, providing training and documentation as needed.

• Own end-to-end process design and standardisation across the audit delivery, value stream, identifying handoffs, bottlenecks, rework, and waste
• Establish process standards and modelling convention and use them to quantify the business case for change.
• Mentor business and process analysts and build business architecture literacy across portfolio and product teams.

Due to the nature of the position, you may be working at/visiting a client site and/or other KPMG offices.

The person:

Experience and knowledge requirements:

• Experience in business architecture, solution design, or business analysis within a complex, multi-system environment. (E)

• Solid understanding of business process mapping, workflow optimisation, and integration techniques. (E)

• Basic to moderate technical expertise, with the ability to communicate effectively with engineering and product teams. (D)

• Familiarity with AI-driven business solutions and data architecture concepts. (D)

• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills. (E)

D = Desirable E = Essential

Behavioural Attributes and Skills:

• Collaborative, with an ability to work across teams and levels.

• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality solutions.

• Open-minded, adaptable, and proactive in seeking improvements.

• User-focused, with an appreciation for practical business outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications in business analysis, solution architecture, or process design are beneficial (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Architect).

• Exposure to Professional Services or Audit (Big 4 experience is a plus) is an advantage.

D = Desirable E = Essential

KPMG overview:

KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Legal, Tax and Advisory services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity, insight and experience to solve our clients’ and communities’ biggest problems. We’ve been doing this for more than 150 years.

We aim to be universally recognised as a place for great people to do their best work. A firm known for our collaborative and inclusive culture, using technology to empower and equip our people to deliver outstanding work with real flexibility – through inspiring workspaces, innovative ways to collaborate and hybrid ways of working.

With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start- ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our mission is simple: To support the UK in a connected world. It guides everything we do, underpinned by our values: Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together and For Better.

KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.

As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process.

We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference.