Solution Designer – Embedded Services Spain - santander
11 hours ago
Santander
Solution Designer – Embedded Services (Spain) Role Summary Join one of out client's most strategic growth initiatives, helping bring accounting, compliance, and financial management capabilities directly into partner platforms across Europe. As a Solution Designer, you will combine deep accounting and regulatory expertise with solution design skills to shape how Sage's Embedded Services platform is configured for partners in the Spanish market. This is not a highly structured, process-driven environment. You'll operate in ambiguity, helping define the patterns, frameworks, and scalable approaches that will support expansion into new regions. We're not looking for pure accountants or pure technical designers. We're looking for people who can translate complex regulatory requirements into scalable platform solutions. Key Responsibilities Domain-Led Solution Design Translate Spanish accounting, tax, and compliance requirements into scalable platform configurations, including: • Configuration templates, • Posting and accounting logic, • Reporting structures, • Compliance and audit controls, • Ensure solutions align with local statutory, regulatory, and reporting obligations. Embedded Services Design Design and define core financial platform components, including: • Chart of accounts structures and mappings, • VAT (IVA) treatment and reporting logic, • Transaction lifecycle and posting rules, • Accounting workflows and controls Partner Onboarding & Market Enablement Work directly with banks, fintechs, SaaS providers, and strategic partners to design onboarding solutions that balance: • Regulatory compliance, • User simplicity, • Operational scalability Support the successful launch of Embedded Services across the Spanish market. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with: • Product Management, • Engineering, • Architecture, • Other Solution Designers, • Sage business units, including Sage for Accountants Act as the bridge between accounting and compliance expertise and technical implementation. Pattern Creation & Standardisation Help establish reusable frameworks that accelerate expansion into new markets, including: • Configuration templates, • Design standards, • Best practices, • Repeatable implementation patterns Core Skills & Experience Essential • Strong background in accounting, bookkeeping, finance operations, tax, or compliance within the SMB market, • Deep understanding of Spanish accounting principles, VAT regulations, and statutory reporting requirements, • Experience translating accounting, tax, or regulatory requirements into system configurations, platform requirements, or operational processes, • Ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills Technical Awareness You do not need to be a software engineer, but you should have a good understanding of: • APIs and integration concepts, • SaaS platforms, • Configuration-driven systems, • Data and process flows Spain – Domain Specialist Profile Domain Expertise Strong knowledge of: • Spanish GAAP (PGC), • VAT (IVA) regulations and treatment, • Financial reporting and statutory obligations, • Digital reporting and tax compliance requirements What You'll Design • Chart of accounts mappings aligned to Spanish accounting standards, • VAT treatment and reporting logic, • Transaction classification and posting rules, • Financial reporting structures, • Integration patterns that support accountant-led and SME workflows Ideal Background • Experience working within Spanish accounting, bookkeeping, tax, or compliance functions, • Experience with accounting software, ERP, fintech, or SaaS platforms, • Experience translating accounting or regulatory requirements into system configurations, business processes, or product requirements, • Comfortable working across both business and technical stakeholders, • Spanish language skills are highly desirable Examples of Relevant Backgrounds • Accountant or Finance Systems Specialist, • Product or Solution Consultant within accounting software, • ERP Functional Consultant (Finance), • Fintech Implementation or Onboarding Specialist, • Compliance or Tax Technology Specialist What Success Looks Like You'll thrive in this role if you: • Enjoy solving problems where no established process exists, • Are comfortable working in ambiguity and building structure where needed, • Take ownership and drive outcomes independently, • Balance precision and compliance with commercial pragmatism, • Collaborate openly and share knowledge across teams, • Have a naturally curious, solution-oriented mindset Nice to Have • Experience within fintech, accounting software, ERP, or SaaS environments, • Exposure to API-first platforms and modern software ecosystems, • Experience working with configuration-driven products, • Experience supporting partner-led or embedded finance solutions, • Experience working across multiple European markets