CDI - Finance IT Domain Manager - H/F

Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT professional to oversee our finance applications landscape as a Finance IT Domain Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of our financial systems, primarily SAP S4Hana, Esker, and various integrations with ERP and retail systems. This role calls for an individual with robust project management capabilities and profound operational knowledge who can serve as the primary orchestrator for projects and ongoing activities.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage finance-related IT projects from conception through to completion within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of SAP S4Hana FICO, Esker, integration processes with ERP systems, and retail operations.
• Act as the main point of contact between Finance business partners across all offices ensuring alignment of IT strategies with business objectives worldwide.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders including business units, IT teams, external vendors to ensure seamless operation of finance applications.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure rigorous testing processes are in place for all updates, upgrades, or new implementations before going live.
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting issues that arise in the operation of financial applications.
• Prepare regular reports on project status, budgeting, and performance against objectives.
• Contribute to change management strategies to facilitate the adoption of new systems across business units.
• Assist in soliciting, monitoring, and addressing user feedback and concerns, promoting user satisfaction.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in IT with a focus on financial applications management. Demonstrated experience in leading complex projects within finance domains is essential.
• Proven experience managing large-scale IT projects within finance domains; PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in SAP S4Hana FICO required; familiarity with Esker is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of integration techniques between ERP systems and other enterprise software solutions.
• Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent organizational abilities including superb time management skills to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong leadership qualities with proven capacity to guide teams towards achieving goals effectively under pressure.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with proficiency in English; French language skills are beneficial considering the location.
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward challenges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a results-oriented mindset.