Job Description

The Digital Finance Domain Lead is responsible for leading the technology strategy, architecture, and delivery for the Finance application domain, with a solid focus on SAP Finance and related financial systems.

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This role acts as the senior IT partner to the Finance organization, ensuring that the application landscape supports the company's financial processes, regulatory requirements, operational efficiency, and digital transformation ambitions.

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The role leads a multi-disciplinary team of approximately 25–30 professionals responsible for portfolio management, solution architecture, project delivery, and technology governance.

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A key accountability of this role is to lead the Finance IT domain within the company's SAP S/4HANA transformation program, ensuring that the transformation delivers modernized finance capabilities, scalable technology architecture, and sustainable operational services.

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The Head of Finance IT ensures alignment between business strategy, enterprise architecture, technology investments, and operational service delivery, enabling Finance to operate effectively and innovate through technology.

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Key Responsibilities

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Finance IT Strategy & Domain Leadership

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- Define and own the IT strategy and technology roadmap for the Finance domain, aligned with enterprise strategy and Finance business priorities.
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- Ensure the Finance application landscape enables efficient financial operations, regulatory compliance, and business insight.
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- Drive the long-term evolution of SAP Finance and related applications, including modernization, simplification, and integration with enterprise platforms.
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- Identify opportunities to leverage automation, advanced analytics, and digital technologies within Finance processes.
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- Ensure strong alignment between Finance IT, enterprise architecture, and other business technology domains.
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SAP S/4HANA Transformation Leadership

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- Lead the Finance IT domain within the enterprise SAP S/4HANA transformation program.
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- Define the target application architecture and roadmap for Finance as part of the S/4HANA journey.
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- Coordinate Finance-related transformation activities across solution architecture, project delivery, data migration, testing, and deployment.
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- Ensure strong alignment between Finance business transformation goals and S/4HANA solution design.
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- Partner with Finance leadership, program management, system integrators, and enterprise architects to ensure successful delivery.
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- Ensure operational readiness and long-term sustainability of the S/4HANA Finance platform following implementation.
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Portfolio & Program Leadership

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- Own and govern the Finance IT project and program portfolio, ensuring investments deliver business value.
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- Drive prioritization and execution of strategic initiatives, regulatory projects, and operational improvements.
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- Ensure strong program governance, risk management, and benefits realization.
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- Provide clear portfolio visibility and reporting to senior IT and business leadership.
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Architecture & Technology Governance

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- Ensure Finance IT solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards and technology principles.
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- Oversee the work of application and solution architects within the Finance domain.
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- Drive application lifecycle management, standardization, and system simplification.
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- Ensure strong integration between SAP Finance and surrounding enterprise systems.
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Operational Excellence & Service Alignment

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- Maintain strong collaboration with application maintenance and operational support teams.
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- Ensure Finance applications deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing operational services.
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- Monitor service performance, operational risks, and system stability.
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- Ensure that all new solutions are designed with operational sustainability and service management best practices.
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Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management

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- Act as the primary IT partner for the Finance leadership team, including CFO organization stakeholders.
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- Translate Finance business needs into technology strategies, capabilities, and delivery initiatives.
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- Facilitate strong collaboration between Finance, IT leadership, enterprise architecture, and transformation programs.
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- Communicate the Finance IT roadmap, transformation progress, and investment priorities to senior stakeholders.
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Leadership & Organizational Development

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- Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of approximately 25–30 IT professionals.
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- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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- Ensure effective resource planning, capability development, and succession planning.
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- Promote collaboration across global teams, vendors, and internal IT organizations.
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Vendor & Financial Management

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- Manage relationships with strategic technology vendors, system integrators, and service providers,



including partners supporting the S/4HANA program.
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- Ensure strong vendor governance, performance management, and delivery oversight.
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- Manage the Finance IT budget and technology investments, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services and programs.
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Qualifications & Experience

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Education

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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or related discipline.
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Experience

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- 12+ years of experience in enterprise IT environments, preferably within large or complex organizations.
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- Extensive experience with SAP Finance (FI/CO) and related financial systems.
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- Proven experience leading SAP S/4HANA or large ERP transformation programs.
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- Demonstrated experience managing large IT teams and complex application portfolios.
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- Strong background in IT strategy, enterprise application delivery, and technology governance.
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- Experience working closely with senior Finance stakeholders and transformation programs.
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Key Competencies

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- Strategic technology leadership
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- Deep understanding of Finance processes and SAP Finance solutions
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- Experience leading ERP and S/4HANA transformation initiatives
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- Portfolio and program governance
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- Enterprise architecture alignment
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- Executive stakeholder engagement
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- Leadership and talent development
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- Vendor and financial management
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- Organizational change and transformation leadership
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Success Criteria

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Success in this role will be measured by:

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- Successful delivery of the Finance domain within the SAP S/4HANA transformation program
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- Alignment between Finance business strategy and technology capabilities
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- Delivery of a high-value Finance IT project portfolio
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- Stable, secure, and reliable financial application services
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- Effective collaboration between strategy, architecture, delivery, and operations
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- Development of a high-performing and engaged Finance IT organization
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Everything we'll do for you

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You can grow a lasting career here. We'll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We'll help you learn and progress in a way that's right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We'll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

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Come join us, and together we can light up the future.

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