Head of Finance Applications

Position Overview:

• As part of the Group Finance Transformation department the Head of Applications Finance plays a pivotal role in ensuring the stability performance and evolution of Finance applications across the Group.
• This role supports operational efficiency and strategic transformation of Finance by leveraging technology on a scale.
• The incumbent will lead a central team in charge of the administration support and continuous improvement of the Finance applications landscape.
• This includes core and extended tools such as EPM Expense Management P2P solutions and other key systems.
• The incumbent will act as a bridge between Finance IT and business functions and serve as a key point of contact for strategic projects involving Finance applications and data.

In this role the incumbent will:

• Ensure robust governance and oversight of Finance applications defining standards and best practices for system administration and usage across entities.
• Drive the harmonization of application management practices with the ambition to reach best-in-class performance in support user experience and operational reliability including JIRA tool.
• Lead initiatives in continuous improvement acting in project mode to evolve tools and processes in line with Finances transformation roadmap.
• Be the primary liaison for Finance application-related projects including system upgrades rollouts integrations and enhancements.
• Act as a key stakeholder on data-related topics ensuring data consistency availability and alignment with reporting and analytics needs.
• You will report to the Central Finance Director of Projects & Applications and will work closely with senior Finance stakeholders Group IT and external partners to shape and execute the vision for Finance technology across the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Applications Management & Operations

• Lead the central administration team for Finance applications (core and non-core systems).
• Oversee daily operations to ensure system availability performance and service continuity.
• Coordinate with IT and external providers for maintenance upgrades and incident resolution.

2. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Serve as the primary interface between Finance and other departments on application-related topics.
• Ensure system functionalities align with Finance process needs and business requirements.
• Promote data consistency integration and system harmonization across entities.

3. Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor user satisfaction and gather feedback to drive enhancements.
• Lead system optimization and automation initiatives are in line with the broader transformation roadmap.
• Identify and address operational pain points through technology-driven solutions.

4. Testing Strategy & Execution

• Design lead and supervise testing campaigns (unit testing integration testing UAT) during system updates system improvement or new deployments.
• Ensure test plans are properly documented executed and traceable.
• Coordinate with users IT and support teams to validate functionality and performance.
• Ensure testing activities are aligned with risk management and quality assurance standards.

5. KPI Tracking & Reporting

• Define implement and maintain performance dashboards and KPIs.
• Track quality of service incident resolution times system reliability and project delivery status.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and support decision-making with data insights.

Must have:

• Experience: 813 years in Finance systems (Basware Board Kyriba HFM is a plus) management ERP administration or Finance/IT transformation.
  • Familiarity with Finance processes such as accounting controlling and reporting.
• Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of Finance systems architecture data flows and user needs.
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort with reporting tools and performance monitoring dashboards.
• Service Orientation: Strong focus on operational excellence and user satisfaction.
• Mindset: Structured responsive and able to balance reliability with transformation initiatives.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage cross-functional and international teams in a complex matrixed environment.

• Communication: Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Fluency in English

Apply: Interested applicants can email their resumes at or reach out to us at 91 .

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Computer Science or a Masters in Finance (or equivalent qualifications)

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time