Global Finance Systems Lead — ERP & Automation

Cognita Schools; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita Schools is seeking a Head of Finance Systems to own and drive the technology powering Finance across the global group. You will define the roadmap, lead the team, and ensure secure, scalable platforms that serve Finance needs across regions and legal entities.

The role requires delivering major implementations, upgrades and integrations, with governance and strong collaboration with Finance, Data & AI and Technology Services. Hybrid work in Dubai or London with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise Finance systems or ERP in a complex, multi-entity organisation.
• Proven track record delivering major implementations, upgrades and integrations.
• Strong people, stakeholder and vendor leadership, including senior Finance stakeholders.
• Ability to shape roadmaps, prioritise competing demand and turn Finance requirements into scalable solutions.
• Solid grounding in service management, change control and structured delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle and performance of ERP, payments and planning systems and shape the Finance technology roadmap.
• Translate Finance needs into clear requirements, investment cases and delivery plans across regions and entities.
• Lead major implementations, upgrades and improvements with governance, testing and adoption.
• Simplify and automate processes across Finance technology and processes.
• Ensure SLAs, release processes, access controls and integrations meet security and compliance standards.
• Manage strategic vendors on performance, licensing, renewals and value.
• Coach and develop the Finance Systems team and partner with Finance, Data & AI and Technology Services.

Skills

ERP/Finance systems

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Roadmapping

Service management

Change control

Education

Degree in Finance/IT/Business

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Cognita Schools is seeking a Head of Finance Systems to own and drive the technology powering Finance across the global group. You will define the roadmap, lead the team, and ensure secure, scalable platforms that serve Finance needs across regions and legal entities.

The role requires delivering major implementations, upgrades and integrations, with governance and strong collaboration with Finance, Data & AI and Technology Services. Hybrid work in Dubai or London with occasional travel.