Principal Architect - Group Functions

Overview

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About the Opportunity

This role provides strategic architectural leadership across Fonterra’s Group Functions domain, with a strong emphasis on Finance—a critical enabler of enterprise performance and transformation. As Principal Architect - Group Functions, you’ll define and govern the target architecture for Finance, HR, Procurement, and other corporate functions, ensuring technology solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards and business strategy. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, partnering with Finance stakeholders to deliver integrated, future-ready solutions across the hybrid IT landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain the target architecture for Group Functions, with a particular focus on Finance, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and strategic goals
• Provide architectural oversight and governance for Finance-led initiatives and broader Group Functions projects
• Ensure compliance with architectural principles, patterns, and governance processes
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps, identifying opportunities for simplification, automation, and innovation in Finance systems
• Partner with Finance leaders and delivery teams to ensure alignment between financial business needs and technology solutions

About You

Our Values and Commitments

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best.

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