THE TEAM 

The mission of the Finance, Legal and Risk Technology Department is to design, build, deliver, and operate scalable technology solutions that align with the strategic objectives of our Finance, Legal, and Risk functions at Aritzia.  

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Aritzia is growing and our Finance, Legal and Risk Technology team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving Finance technology solutions, with a direct hand in shaping Aritzia’s transformation from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. As the Senior Solution Architect / Solution Architect, Finance Technology, you will be the design authority for Finance platforms, owning end-to-end solution architecture, architectural governance, integration patterns, data architecture, and technology roadmaps. You will work closely with platform owners, Enterprise Architecture, Data & Analytics, and Cybersecurity, and partner cross-functionally with Finance stakeholders, our Compliance team, and external implementation partners to translate complex business needs into secure, scalable, supportable, and future-ready technology solutions. You will define technical blueprints, architecture decision records, reference architectures, integration strategies, and non-functional requirements that guide delivery and operations across Aritzia’s Finance systems. With the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless – from a rewarding career in Technology to continued growth and development with Aritzia.  

THE ROLE 

As the Senior Solution Architect / Solution Architect, Finance Technology, you will: 

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and delivery of innovative technology solutions that meet current and future business needs across Finance, with a focus on SAP S/4HANA transformation. 

• Own the translation of complex business requirements into scalable, user-centric technology designs, ensuring alignment with Aritzia's enterprise architecturestandards.

• Architect solution designs that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and infrastructure, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and optimization opportunities.

• Drive structured testing strategies — including integration, regression, and user-acceptance testing — to ensure functionality, data integrity, and deficiency resolution.

• Oversee the smooth and efficient deployment of Finance technology solutions, including cutover planning, change management support, and post-go-live stabilization.

• Provide expert-level proactive and reactive support for Finance technology solutions, establishing best practices for incident resolution, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

• Mentor and guide junior analysts and cross-functional team members, elevating the team's technical capability and promoting knowledge transfer.

• Serve as a key liaison between Finance stakeholders, Technology teams, and external implementation partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities, timelines, and outcomes.

• Contribute to strategic roadmap planning for Finance technology, advising leadership on emerging SAP capabilities, industry trends, and opportunities to drive operational excellence.

THE QUALIFICATIONS  

The Senior Solution Architect / Solution Architect, Finance Technology has: 

• Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience 

• 7+ years of progressive experience in SAP functional consulting or solution analysis, with a strong focus on Finance modules 

• Deep, hands-on experience with SAP FICO (FI, CO, and related sub-modules) within SAP ECC, with proven experience in at least one full-lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementation or migration 

• Demonstrated ability to lead configuration, customization, and optimization of SAP solutions to meet complex financial requirements in a retail or consumer-facing environment 

• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA Finance (Central Finance, Universal Journal, Asset Accounting, etc.) and the functional/technical changes from ECC to S/4HANA 

• Experience with SAP integration technologies (IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, CPI/PI) and data migration strategies (LTMC, BODS, or equivalent) 

• Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP FICO)  

• Hands-on experience with two or more of the following platforms: Blackline, Ariba, Concur, OneStream, Vertex, or similar finance technology solutions 

• Proven ability to design and deliver integrated, end-to-end financial processes across multiple platforms in a retail or high-volume transactional environment

• Familiarity with retail-specific financial processes such as merchandise accounting, inventory valuation, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and multi-entity consolidation

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to best practices in system design, data integrity, and integration

• Experience leading or significantly contributing to cross-functional projects in large enterprise environments, including vendor coordination and partner management

• Ability to produce clear, comprehensive documentation: functional specifications, process flows, test scripts, and solution design documents

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving SAP technologies, finance systems trends, and retail industry practices

• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles

• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners

• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business

THE COMPENSATION  

At Aritzia, we provide market-leading compensation packages designed to reward impact through our pay-for-performance philosophy.  
 
The range for roles at this level is $100,000 - $300,000 per year. Total compensation may include base, bonus and/or equity depending on the role, which has the potential to be greater than this range. 
 
With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces, and elevated perks and experiences — we provide it all. 

THE PERKS 

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia: 

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now. 

• Baby Leave Program — We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.  

• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining. 

• The SET— Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.

• Aritzia Virtual Wellness— Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.

• Aspirational Workplace— Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.

• Amenities— Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.

• The Extras— We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.