Solutions Architect Executive
External
Octagon · London, UKFull-timeOn-site2mo ago
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About the role
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Responsibilities
- Investigate and map out existing workflows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
- Propose and implement smarter, simpler solutions, from advanced Excel models to large-scale digital transformation projects
- Develop custom applications using Microsoft Power Apps to streamline both internal and client-facing processes
- Collaborate with external developers and third-party tools to deliver innovative digital solutions
- Dive into data sets and translate findings into insights, dashboards, and presentations that drive decision-making
- Construct dynamic Excel models and dashboards (with advanced formulas) to track performance metrics, revenue growth, and project milestones.
- Work closely with various project teams to scope out needs, define success metrics, and determine the resources required to roll out solutions.
- Coordinate projects end to end, from scoping needs and defining success metrics to managing timelines and resources
- Work closely with teams across departments, finance, consulting, IT and beyond, to ensure alignment and impact
- Present progress, solutions, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear, engaging, and confident way
- THIS COULD BE YOUR NEXT RIGHT MOVE IF:
- You are excited by the chance to explore and implement new technologies to improve the way teams work
- You naturally spot inefficiencies and cannot resist figuring out better, faster, smarter ways to do things
- You are confident in advanced Excel and comfortable building models, dashboards, and reports that make data come alive
- You are curious and quick to learn new tools, whether that is Power Apps, integrations, or other Microsoft 365 solutions
- You communicate clearly and engagingly, whether in writing, in person, or presenting to a room full of stakeholders
- You stay level-headed under pressure, manage multiple projects, and keep timelines on track
- You are collaborative, approachable, and enjoy building strong working relationships across teams
Requirements
- The following are essential:
- Proven experience with advanced Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables; VBA knowledge a plus)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Apps or willingness to learn quickly
- Exposure to third-party dev tools, integrations, and a passion for learning new platforms
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to turn messy data into meaningful reports or dashboards
- Basic project management experience, comfortable juggling tasks, coordinating across teams, and keeping projects on track
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A knack for explaining technical jargon in a way that anyone can understand
- Bonus Points for :
- Experience with other Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Flow, Power BI, etc.)
- Previous exposure to software development cycles or external vendor collaborations
Benefits
We regularly hold internal learning sessions where team members swap skills, deep dive into new tools, and strengthen our collective technical knowledge, so you'll be continually growing your expertiseA chance to shape processes, build tech solutions, and directly contribute to the company's growthOpportunities to experiment with emerging tools and technologies; no idea is too wild if it can deliver resultsA collaborative culture where your voice matters and innovation is encouragedWe're pleased to offer wide range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:Core benefits (available from start date) - unlimited holiday allowance, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, Employee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible benefits (available after probation) - Gymflex, dental insurance, travel insurance, health cash plan, Cycleshceme, interest-free season ticket loansA Flexible Workplace - we have a number of initiatives in place to ensure that our team have the flexibility to balance work with their lives, this includes unlimited holiday and flexible working options.We also run a number of internal programmes to support physical and mental wellbeing, alongside learning and development opportunities to support career development and progression.Health insuranceDental insuranceFlexible schedulePerformance bonus
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