Lead Digital & AI Transformation

We are undertaking a digital and AI transformation initiative on the Finance Portfolio anchored on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. We are seeking a high-calibre Digital & AI Transformation Lead to drive process redesign ERP optimization automation and AI enablement across Finance & Procurement Functions.

This role will work closely with business leadership internal IT teams and external development partners to deliver structured measurable transformation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. ERP & Process Transformation

Lead As-Is / To-Be process redesign across Finance and P2P functions.

Optimize Business Central configuration workflows and approval hierarchies.

Standardize controls audit trails and master data governance.

Strengthen financial reporting integrity and compliance controls.

2. Automation & Power Platform Enablement

Identify and implement automation opportunities using Power Automate Power Apps and Power BI.

Reduce manual interventions across finance and procurement workflows.

Design executive dashboards and performance analytics.

3. AI & Digital Innovation

Identify practical AI use cases within ERP and finance workflows aligned to the Finance Automation & AI Roadmap

Assess Copilot readiness and structured data maturity.

Develop roadmap for AI-assisted reporting forecasting and control monitoring.

4. Program & Vendor Management

Coordinate with internal IT and external partners appointed by management for the project.

Translate business requirements into structured technical briefs where relevant.

Ensure timely delivery aligned to governance standards.

5. Governance & Risk Management

Establish automation control framework and change governance process.

Ensure cyber resilience considerations within ERP architecture.

Maintain structured documentation and transformation roadmap.

Person Specification

• 5 years of experience in ERP transformation digital & AI consulting or enterprise systems leadership.
• Proven implementation experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Strong exposure to Microsoft Power Automate Power Apps and Power BI.
• Demonstrated experience in Finance process transformation (GL AP AR budgeting approvals).
• Experience leading cross-functional digital & AI transformation initiatives.
• Strong finance-functional and technical bridging capability.
• Automation-first mindset with structured problem-solving ability.
• Practical AI awareness and digital innovation orientation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Governance risk and compliance sensitivity.
• Degree in Finance IT Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA) preferred.
• Microsoft certifications advantageous.