Version 1 has celebrated over 29 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

The ARCS Architect will lead the end-to-end architecture, implementation, and optimization of Oracle Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (ARCS) for banking operations. The role ensures automated, auditable, and compliant reconciliations across GL, sub-ledgers, and banking product systems, driving close-cycle efficiency and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect ARCS solution covering profiles, formats, rules, workflows, certification levels, variances, and matching logic.
• Lead discovery, design, configuration, testing (SIT/UAT), cutover, and hypercare.
• Define data and integration strategy across ERP/GL, Core Banking, Treasury, Cards, Payments, EDW/Data Lake, and FCCS.
• Design controls aligned to SOX/IFC, RBI guidelines, and internal audit expectations.
• Build automation strategy including auto-certification, high-volume matching rules, and exception analytics.
• Lead governance: design board reviews, change control, release management, and documentation.
• Drive performance optimization, user adoption, and training across Finance Ops and Shared Services.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) — Mandatory.
• 8–12+ years in Finance/Controls/EPM with 5+ years in ARCS implementations.
• Must have implemented ARCS in at least two banks with multi-entity and high-volume operations.
• Strong understanding of banking reconciliations (CASA, loans, cards, treasury, payments).
• Expertise in ARCS (profiles, formats, rules, data loads, automation, security).
• Strong data/integration experience with ETL/ELT, APIs, and large-volume datasets.
• Technical Skills
• ARCS: Reconciliation types, formats, mappings, automation, workflows, matching.
• Data: SQL, ETL pipelines, data quality checks, staging strategies.
• EPM Suite: FCCS, EDMCS, Data Management.
• Security: Role-based access, SoD, audit alignment.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.