Director - Finance, HR, and Corporate Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership 

• Develop and execute the IT applications strategy for Finance, HR, and corporate systems in alignment with overall business goals.

• Collaborate with executive leadership and business stakeholders toidentifytechnology needs and prioritize initiatives.

• Drive digital transformation initiatives to modernize andoptimizeenterprise applications.

• Application Management 

• Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and support of core enterprise systems Finance, HRIS,Incentive Management, and other corporate applications.

• Ensure system integrations across Finance, HR, and other corporate platforms are seamless and secure.

• Manageinternal software development initiativesand vendor relationships.

• Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of application managers,product owners, andengineeringresources.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer service excellence within the applications team.

• Governance and Compliance

• Ensure applicationscomply withregulatory requirements, internal controls, and audit standards.

• Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices for application management.

• Budget and Vendor Management

• Develop and manage budgets related to Finance, HR, and corporate systems applications.

• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with software vendors and service providers.

• Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for application availability, performance, and user satisfaction.

• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field;Master’sdegree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in IT application management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience managing enterprise Finance and HR systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms.

• Strong understanding of business processes in Finance, HR, and corporate functions.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with cloud-based applications and SaaS solutions preferred.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting Finance and HR systems (e.g., SOX, GDPR).

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Planning

• Project and Program Management

• Vendor and Contract Management

• Change Management

• Risk Management and Compliance

• Team Building and Leadership

• Problem Solving and Decision Making